What makes the Great Molasses Flood one of history’s strangest disasters? A tank explosion sent a tsunami of sticky syrup through Boston, causing destruction and chaos. But was it preventable?

The anniversary of Boston's Great Molasses Flood of 1919 offers a bizarre, if grim, annual reminder of a freak accident in the city's North End. And one researcher suggests that looking back at ...

When flooding devastated the Pioneer Valley in summer 2023, it took an extraordinary partnership between the state, ...

Tahini and molasses is an excellent combination that can be used for everything from a dip for pita to a simple green salad such as this. For the dressing, mix together the tahini and lemon juice ...

Seven people were rescued with a raft when an MBTA trolley got stuck in a flood of frigid water in Milton, Massachusetts ...

(Robin Lubbock/WBUR) The FEMA money will help pay for flood doors on either end of the tunnel carrying Blue Line riders under Boston Harbor, to and from stations including Logan Airport.

The Boston Celtics hardly needed luck to get the ... While New York (34-18) has undoubtedly grown since that 132-109 disaster, signs of progress were far too fleeting on Saturday night, which ...

A winter storm hit the Boston area Thursday, projected to bring 2 to 4 inches of snow. But, 47 years ago, the region ground ...

Coverage of the recent mid-air collision brought up painful memories for John and Marilyn Kausner, whose daughter Elly was among those killed in the last major U.S. air disaster.

Boston Globe Media announced on Wednesday it is acquiring Boston Magazine, adding to a portfolio that includes The Boston Globe, Boston.com, and STAT. Globe Media said it has extended job offers ...