These Massachusetts schools landed on the Princeton Review's "Best Value Colleges" list

CBS Boston (News) 6/25 7:29A Neal Riley

The Princeton Review is out with its list of the "best value colleges," and the rankings show that there are multiple schools in Massachusetts that may appeal to those looking for an affordable education. UMass Amherst is the state's sole...

The heat is on: These Massachusetts towns have hit 100 degrees today

CBS Boston (News) 6/24 10:53A Neal Riley

It's a summer scorcher in Massachusetts. Much of the state is experiencing a third day of a heat wave that has already broken records in Boston and Worcester. Boston officially hit the 100-degree mark just before 12:30 p.m., tying the city's...

"No Kings" protests planned across Massachusetts on June 14. Here's what to know.

CBS Boston (News) 6/13 12:08P Mike Toole

" No Kings Day " protests are planned across the country and in several cities and towns in Massachusetts this Saturday, according to organizers. The protests , called a "nationwide day of defiance" on the group's website , are aimed at President...

Weekend To Do List: Spring and the start of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

CBS Boston (News) 5/2 2:32A Jordyn Jagolinzer

There's a celebration in Massachusetts this weekend to mark the start of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month along with more events for spring. 3rd annual Asian Street Food and Music Festival in Cambridge Head to Harvard Square...

Summer camp plans? Here are some affordable options in eastern Massachusetts

CBS Boston (News) 4/23 2:04A Breana Pitts

Finding a summer camp for kids can be stressful, but there are still some options available for parents in the Boston area and eastern Massachusetts. Meghan Block , the CEO of Boston Moms and Wicked Good Mom Media, said there's no need to panic...

Woman diagnosed with brain cancer is running all six major marathons to raise money for research

CBS Boston (News) 4/22 7:13A Ken MacLeod

A retired teacher from Austin, Texas, will run the Boston Marathon on Monday in hopes of raising awareness for brain cancer research. Thirty-three-year-old Montgomery Lax was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer, called oligodendroglioma, in 2022....

2025 Boston Marathon winners honored high above the city

CBS Boston (News) 4/22 6:15A CBS Boston

The winners of the 2025 Boston Marathon met up the day after their victories at top top of View Boston at the Prudential Center. WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.

Boston Marathon 2025 live updates: winners, who's running, tracking and more

CBS Boston (News) 4/21 5:43A Mike Toole

The 2025 Boston Marathon is being run on Patriots' Day. You can follow along here for live updates.

Check the Boston Marathon 2025 results for winners, times, prize money and more

CBS Boston (News) 4/21 5:43A Matt Schooley

The 2025 Boston Marathon's four professional races are underway on Marathon Monday . The men's and women's wheelchair races were the first to take off on the course , followed by professional runners...

Here are the celebrities running the Boston Marathon in 2025

CBS Boston (News) 4/21 3:41A Riley Rourke

It's finally time for the Boston Marathon. Here are the celebrities, influencers, professional athletes, and notable participants running in 2025. Zdeno Chara Former Boston Bruin Zdeno Chara poses...

What it feels like minutes before running Boston Marathon for first time

CBS Boston (News) 4/21 2:59A CBS Boston

WBZ-TV's Levan Reid talks to a runner from Oregon participating in his first Boston Marathon runner.

How to track runners in the 2025 Boston Marathon

CBS Boston (News) 4/21 2:17A Matt Schooley

Runners will pack the streets on Patriots' Day for the iconic Boston Marathon as hundreds of thousands of spectators cheer them on along the route from Hopkinton to Boston . Those watching in person won't be the only ones keeping an eye on the...

Boston Marathon 2025 course map and what to know about the route from Hopkinton to the finish line

CBS Boston (News) 4/21 2:16A Matt Schooley

The 2025 Boston Marathon is expected to be a great day for runners and spectators based on the weather forecast . The weather changes every year, but the challenging 26.2 mile course does not. Boston...

Boston Marathon weather forecast nearly perfect. Map shows conditions through the race.

CBS Boston (News) 4/20 6:19A Terry Eliasen, Exec. Weather Pro

The Boston Marathon is held in any kind of weather and that makes the forecast for runners and spectators extremely important. Marathon Monday is uniquely Boston. You've got the most elite runners...

City gearing up for Boston Marathon on Monday with safety top of mind

CBS Boston (News) 4/18 7:16A CBS Boston

City officials say that safety is top of mind for the Boston Marathon on Monday.