Chelsea, Massachusetts, is plagued by what is known as the Urban Heat Island effect, in which pavement and vehicles soak up and radiate heat.

If greenhouse gas emissions remain unchecked, Boston's average summer highs could rise by 9 degrees by 2100, according to ...

In Chelsea, Massachusetts, one city block is being transformed to test solutions for extreme urban heat. Ben Tracy from ...

A recent heat wave in western Massachusetts caused residents to change their outdoor plans and stay indoors due to health concerns.

Some much-needed relief has arrived in the Northeast after a dangerous, dayslong heat dome sent temperatures soaring into ...

Massachusetts sees relief from the heat wave with cooler temps in the 60s, clouds, and scattered showers, especially in southeastern parts of the state.

After days of intense heat and humidity, including the hottest June day on record for the state’s largest city, relief ...

A hospital visitor and a staffer both confirmed that the hospital air conditioning is not working properly. They say that on ...

Massachusetts sees relief from the heat wave with cooler temps in the 60s, clouds, and scattered showers, especially in southeastern parts of the state.

A house fire in Everett, Massachusetts prompted a major emergency response, with firefighters tackling the blaze amid extreme ...

In my attempt to go a full week referencing top-tier song titles or lyrics in the blog, this morning I leave you with a ...

Boston comes in as the 18th worst city for bed bugs, according to a Terminix graphic. It's followed by Oklahoma City (19), Baltimore (20), Memphis (21) and Nashville (22).