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New danger: texting while walking
(AP Photo/Ben Margot) There’s been much focus on the dangers of driving while using a cell phone, but experts say pedestrians are also suffering the consequences of mobile distraction. They’re tripping...
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Boston cracking down on unsafe buildings
Boston inspectors are about to launch a crackdown on owners of nearly 150 vacant and unsafe buildings in a drive to improve the properties. A team from the fire, inspection services and other...
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3rd Deadly Gas Explosion Reignites Safety Concerns
WBZ The third deadly natural gas explosion in as many months in this region is raising questions about the age and condition of pipeline infrastructure and safety inspections. Dana from Waltham asks:...
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Feds looking to boost intenet security
The U.S. government is reviewing an Australian program that will allow Internet service providers to alert customers if their computers are taken over by hackers. It could limit online access if...
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Task Force To Review Safety Of Mental Health Counselors
BOSTON (CBS) — A task force will be looking at the safety of mental health counselors after one of them was murdered. Stephanie Moulton was stabbed to death last month. 27-year-old Deshawn James...
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Engineer: State’s Unsafe Dams Are ‘Potential Time Bombs’
BOSTON (AP) — Lawmakers have being urged to take quick action to remove unsafe, abandoned and obsolete dams that threaten public safety or wildlife habitats in Massachusetts. WBZ NewsRadio 1030’s Mike...
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Sen. Kerry, Rep. Frank: Taunton Dam Poses Serious ‘Safety Threat’
TAUNTON (CBS) – Senator John Kerry and Congressman Barney Frank want a crumbling dam in Taunton taken down. They say the Whittenton Mill Dam poses a safety and economic threat to people living in the...
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Guide to Summer Safety
Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of summer. The sun is out, the beaches are open and the kids are in their last weeks of school. To make sure this summer is a great one for you and your...
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Study: Grandparents Safer Drivers With Kids Than Parents
CHICAGO (AP) — Kids may be safest in cars when grandma or grandpa are driving instead of mom or dad, according to study results that even made the researchers do a double-take. “We were surprised to...
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Toucher & Rich: Andy Hart On Problems At Safety For The Patriots?
It seemed that the Patriots were not happy with what they were seeing at their safety position when they brought in Darren Sharper and Renaldo Hill for visits/workouts. Toucher & Rich spoke with...
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Hurricane Plan: How To Stay Safe After A Hurricane
Listen to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 or watch WBZ-TV for updates. If you are evacuated, return home when local authorities tell you it is safe. Officials on the scene are your best source of information on...
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Feds Find Safety Violations, Want Stricter Review On Plymouth Nuclear Plant
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Federal nuclear regulators say the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth is subject to additional oversight related to an emergency shutdown in May. The U.S. Nuclear...
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Menino Takes Steps Towards Removing ‘Occupy Boston’
BOSTON (CBS) – While the ‘Occupy’ camps have been taken down in Philadelphia and Los Angeles, there are no immediate plans to kick out the protestors in Dewey Square. WBZ NewsRadio 1030’s Carl Stevens...
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Officials Remind About Life Jacket Use As Part Of Safe Boating Week
BOSTON (AP) — State and federal officials are marking the National Safe Boating Week by reminding Massachusetts residents to put on life jackets as soon as they step into a boat and behave responsibly...
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Patriots Safety Steve Gregory Joins Gresh & Zolak
The New England Patriots had a morning session for their 12th practice of training camp on Monday, giving Gresh and Zolak a chance to talk with some players as they came off the field. Zo talked with...
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Grandparents May Not Know Best When It Comes To Babysitting
BOSTON (CBS) – Families with two working parents are becoming the rule rather than the exception. With that trend comes a rising number of grandparents who are taking over the care of the kids. And...
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Dr. Rebecca Bailey’s Tips For A Safe Halloween
(Photo credit: Simon and Schuster) Rebecca Bailey, PhD, is a leading family psychologist and personal therapist. She is a graduate of the Wright Institute, has worked as the director of her local...
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Gresh & Zo: Steve Gregory On Being A Leader & Facing Pittsburgh
Gresh and Zolak were joined Wednesday afternoon by Patriots safety Steve Gregory. With linebacker Jerod Mayo out for the season, Gregory has assumed the job as a defensive leader – earning the green...
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Wiggy: Blame Manning, Not Center, For Botched Snap To Start Super Bowl
BOSTON (CBS) – After further review, former Patriots tight end Jermaine Wiggins has come to the conclusion that it wasn’t center Manny Ramirez’s fault for messing up the Broncos’ first offensive play...
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How To Stay Healthy While Traveling
No one wants to get sick while traveling but invariably, it does happen. Whether it’s a business trip, vacationing with family or solo venturing, there’s nothing much worse than feeling under the...
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