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A Delta flight to Nice turned back to Boston after crew reported smoke in the cockpit; emergency crews inspected the aircraft and passengers were deplaned.
The Steamship Authority cut the ribbon on a rebuilt Woods Hole terminal on June 25, finishing a major phase of a long reconstruction and reshaping parking and traffic for summer travelers.
An Air Canada flight from Newark diverted to Boston Logan after the pilot became incapacitated; ambulances met the plane and one person was taken to Mass General.
Boston’s new one‑year pilot will let licensed taxis accept Uber and Lyft bookings through their apps, offering upfront fares and a potential earnings boost for cab drivers.
A MassDOT report finds fare‑free pilots and new state funding pushed RTA ridership above pre‑pandemic levels and sparked sustained growth across the commonwealth.
A car was left trapped beneath an oil tanker on Eastern Avenue in Chelsea Tuesday morning. Emergency crews described the wreck as serious and the situation is developing.
FAA is investigating a near miss at Boston Logan after a Delta jet executed a go‑around while an American Airlines flight began takeoff from an intersecting runway. No injuries were reported.
A WalkMassachusetts report found 76 pedestrians died in 2025, with older adults and Environmental Justice neighborhoods disproportionately affected. The group urges speed‑calming and policy changes.
An MBTA ferry was evacuated off Castle Island after an onboard incident, with Boston firefighters helping passengers to shore. Sky5 footage showed people in life jackets disembarking.
Gov. Healey signed a transportation bill that secures $300 million in Chapter 90 funding to help Massachusetts towns fix potholes and repave roads after a punishing winter.
Two Southwest jets touched during pushback at T.F. Green Airport; the FAA says a wing struck another plane's tail and Southwest is inspecting both aircraft.
Quincy has started an AI‑powered stop‑arm camera program with a 30‑day warning period; police will review footage and mailed notices and penalties begin July 1, 2026.
The MBTA and Watertown are planning painted lanes, signal priority and short “queue‑jump” lanes on Arsenal Street to speed Route 70 service; public input is June 14.
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