Polikseni Manxhari

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Work on bridge to close most lanes of Pike in Newton starting Friday night

1 week ago | whdh.com | Polikseni Manxhari

NEWTON, MASS. (WHDH) - MassDOT is gearing up for critical weekend work, with crews set to work on replacing a bridge on the Mass Pike in Newton. Officials are warning commuters to expect travel trouble when the Pike reduces to one lane in each direction in Weston and Newton beginning Friday night. Crews will be demolishing the I-90 bridge, which could delay ambulance response to Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
AAA: 45 million expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend

2 weeks ago | whdh.com | Polikseni Manxhari

BOSTON (WHDH) - Memorial Day weekend is expected to be a busy one for travelers, with AAA predicting a record-breaking 45 million people heading away from home for the unofficial start of summer. The majority of travelers are expected to hit the roads, which experts say means a lot of traffic; they suggest leaving early or late for a better commute. The 45 million predicted to travel between Thursday and Monday is nearly 1.5 million more than the holiday weekend in 2024.
Thousands recover from deadly tornadoes as more storms threaten the central US

2 weeks ago | whdh.com | Polikseni Manxhari

LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Thousands of people from Texas to Kentucky cleaned up Monday from severe weather that killed more than two dozen people and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings in four days as forecasters warned that more tornadoes and storms were possible in the central U.S.In St. Louis, where officials estimated a tornado Friday damaged 5,000 buildings and may cost well over $1 billion, the mayor warned that federal assistance could take weeks.
Mass Appeal: The Lighthouse Preservation Society, Dinner at the Lighthouse

3 weeks ago | whdh.com | Polikseni Manxhari |Amaka Ubaka

NEWBURYPORT, MASS. (WHDH) - 7 is shining a light on a fun time!7’s Amaka Ubaka and Polikseni Manxhari take us to a coastal curiosity that’s gaining “Mass Appeal!” Hidden above scenic Newburyport, there’s a dining destination few ever find. “It’s definitely different,” said Barry Berman, a customer.
Newton-Weston Bridge reconstruction outlook from MassDot

4 weeks ago | whdh.com | Polikseni Manxhari

NEWTON, MASS. (WHDH) - For two years, the Newton/Weston Bridge replacement project has been impacting drivers on the Pike and 128. Now, it’s ramping up. The train tunnel under the 128 interchange is being replaced, requiring a major shut down of the highway. The project takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for two weekends, Friday, May 30, until June 2, and again on June 20 until June 23. State Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver says two lanes of the highway will be closed.
Woman earns master’s degree at SNHU while battling cancer

1 month ago | whdh.com | Polikseni Manxhari

HOOKSETT, N.H. (WHDH) - 53-year-old Patti Laurent was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last year during her masters program. Laurent kept her studies at Southern New Hampshire University a secret from her 85-year-old mother whose age and declining health pushed her, despite her own troubles. “I wanted it to be a surprise, and now here we are, said Laurent.
Mass Appeal: Pagu

1 month ago | whdh.com | Polikseni Manxhari

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. (WHDH) - 7’s Polikseni Manxhari takes us to a Cambridge restaurant that offers classes where you can learn to make the dish yourself. She shows us how Pagu is gaining Mass Appeal. Pagu offers a variety of different cooking classes every weekend so you can become an expert on how to make sushi and other dishes too. You can check out their website to sign up for classes at this link. (Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved.
A beloved library that united the US and Canada faces new border restrictions

2 months ago | whdh.com | Polikseni Manxhari

DERBY, Vt. (AP) — For Allyson Howell, her hometown library is more than just a place to borrow a book; it’s also a unique space where different cultures from the U.S. and Canada have mingled and developed ties for more than a century. Howell and others fear that could change under a new regulation implemented by President Donald Trump’s administration as tensions continue to rise between the two countries.
Mass Appeal: Lip Lab

2 months ago | whdh.com | Polikseni Manxhari

BOSTON (WHDH) - 7’s Polikseni Manxhari takes us to a shop in the Seaport that’s gaining “Mass Appeal.”Lip Lab is open seven days a week. If you want to get your custom lipstick made, you can make an appointment online. (Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.) Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox
5-year-old at Boston Children’s Hospital receives special birthday celebration from Boston firefighters

Feb 28, 2025 | whdh.com | Polikseni Manxhari

BOSTON (WHDH) - A very special birthday surprise, for a brave boy at Boston Children’s Hospital. 5-year-old Lincoln is waiting for a heart transplant, and he’s a huge fan of firefighters. On his big day, he got to be one. Dozens of first responders in Boston showed their love by coming in on their day off. “We reached out to the Boston fire department about bringing a truck here for his birthday, and they exceeded our expectations,” said Erin Connelly, a child life specialist.