The National Weather Service reported an air quality alert at 8:43 a.m. on Monday in effect until 11 p.m. for Northern ...

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an air quality alert across much of the state, due to ...

"Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and adults, such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older adults.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires returned to the Upper Midwestern and parts of New England of the U.S. on Monday, August 11. An ...

Danvers FalconFest Summer Night Lights featured entertainment and various games for kids before 8:30 p.m. fireworks on Sunday ...

A local ice cream shop is combining an old-school vibe with new-wave concoctions that have people flocking to its stand this ...

"Monitor for symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes," the ...

More poor air quality days are happening in Mass. from wildfire smoke. Does that mean we're all smokers now? Here are the ...

The heat index, or the "feels like" temperature, is predicted to be in the mid to high 90s for the first half of the week. Boston issued previous emergencies in June and July.

The NWS forecasts that ground-level ozone and particulate concentrations will reach dangerous levels and even normally healthy people should exercise caution.