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New video obtained by the NBC10 Boston Investigators shows the moment flames started shooting from an Orange Line train stopped over the Mystic River just north of Boston last month, forcing passengers to evacuate onto the bridge. The train fire on July 21 left the front of the Orange Line train charred. Passengers had to walk down the tracks from…

As the MBTA continues to put out fires on trains and buses, NBC10 Boston asked commuters to describe the public transit system in one word. The answers ranged from “adventurous” to “unreliable,” though the reviews weren’t all bad. “Oh, that’s a tough one,” said Patrick Mulligan, of Somerville. “I would say it’s solid. It’s not necessarily the most reliable...

Local leaders are raising concerns about reliability and accessibility for riders after state officials announced that the entire MBTA Orange Line will shut down for 30 days in August and September and will be replaced by shuttle buses as the embattled agency works to update its infrastructure and perform key maintenance. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who has previously called for…

Local lawmakers are pushing for rent stabilization as rents skyrocket in the Boston area.

The ordeal was caused by a metal piece of siding called a sill coming loose and into contact with the electrified third rail.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker called Thursday’s fire on the Orange Line “unacceptable,” but continued to defend the MBTA’s overall performance. During an appearance on GBH News’ “Boston Public Radio,” he said it’s “unfair” to say the MBTA is a total mess, as the show’s co-host Jim Braude intimated, especially given that it is on time 88% of the time....

Startling photos and videos show flames shooting from an Orange Line train stopped over the Mystic River Thursday and passengers evacuating onto the bridge. The train fire — the latest incident to impact MBTA riders’ commutes — left the front of the Orange Line train charred. Passengers had to walk down the tracks from the bridge. Video shared by people…

A disabled Orange Line train was emitting smoke on the bridge over the Mystic River Thursday morning, leaving passengers to walk across the tracks on foot, video footage shows.

A Boston-bound Orange Line train caught fire on the bridge over the Mystic River Thursday morning, putting passengers into such a panic that they smashed windows to get out. Those on board described the scene of the train car filling with smoke on a 90 degree day. The head train car caught fire and broke down just before 7 a.m….

A man was arrested last week after threatening an MBTA bus driver for driving too slowly in Somerville, Massachusetts, police said.

A baby was delivered on the side of the road in Somerville, Massachusetts, on the night of June 14, and the Somerville Police and Fire Departments are being commended for helping with the childbirth. A couple from Walpole was on their way to Mt. Auburn Hospital to welcome their second child when they realized they weren’t going to make it,…

Bertucci’s turned 40 last year, and to celebrate the restaurant is rolling back prices to the 1980s for participating dates this summer. For four days in July, the authentic Italian restaurant will serve a special menu of three pasta dishes, five brick-oven pizzas, a cannoli and more for up to 75% off. The deal will be offered July 6, 7,…

Firefighters from nearby Cambridge and Medford were called to help battle the flames Monday evening at 1241 Broadway Street.

A large fire broke out on the Fourth of July at a home in Somerville, Massachusetts, leaving one firefighter injured. Crews from several nearby fire departments, including Cambridge and Medford, were called to help the Somerville Fire Department battle the flames Monday evening at 1241 Broadway Street. Somerville Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Major said one of the department’s firefighters suffered…

The fire broke out Monday evening on Broadway Street.

A third person has been arrested in connection with a shootout in Cambridge, Massachusetts, earlier this month, police said. Zachary Buchheit, 18, of Somerville, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly leaving the scene of a car crash on McGrath Highway in Somerville after the June 18 shooting. Buchheit now faces charges of assault to murder and drug trafficking, according to Cambridge…

An online search for abortion services in the Boston area lists several local medical clinics and organizations like Planned Parenthood. Search results may also include what are referred to as “crisis pregnancy centers.” “We just want people to understand that these centers advertise themselves as providing a full spectrum of pregnancy related services but then in fact they exclude abortion…

A Massachusetts lawyer was arrested on federal bribery and fraud charges Friday after he allegedly tried to bribe Medford’s chief of police to get a company’s marijuana business license approved. Federal prosecutors and the FBI outlined the alleged “pay-to-play scheme,” in which Somerville attorney Sean O’Donovan allegedly tried to give $25,000 to a relative of Medford’s police chief, who...

Two people are being considered the finalists for superintendent of Boston Public Schools, the embattled district announced Tuesday. They are Mary Skipper, the superintendent of Somerville Public Schools, and Tommy Welch, who oversees 15 BPS schools as the Region 1 superintendent, the district’s Search Committee said. Each has years of experience within the district, which may help either of them…

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