There was no top prize ticket sold for Monday's drawing, but Massachusetts residents should still check their numbers.
The nationwide emergency alert test on Wednesday will be seen and hear on TVs, radios and cell phones, federal officials say.
Two of Bon Appétit's "24 Best New Restaurants of 2023" are right here in Massachusetts.
Poverty in the U.S. ticked up following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's where Massachusetts stands.
The Massachusetts family shelter system is overloaded with homeless and refugee families. Hundreds of National Guard troops will respond.
Leaves will begin changing across Massachusetts very soon, but peak autumn is a few weeks away.
Massachusetts Patch readers have recently nominated teachers and leaders to be recognized for their heroic efforts.
Eversource vendor CLEAResult was hacked, exposing data like energy usage and addresses.
Callery pear is well known for having nasty-smelling flowers with a scent likened to "rotting fish or perfume gone wrong," officials said.
The sighting Monday afternoon came as Massachusetts Environmental Police carried out one of their year-round patrols, officials told Patch.
A fundraiser has been started for a man who drowned after rescuing his wife and her child from a fast-moving river in New Hampshire.
The change in state law would make calls free in state houses of correction. Fees now range from 12 to 14 cents per minute.
The Perseid shower will mean 5o to 100 meteors per hour, but the weather will need to cooperate to see them.
Whether you are a frequent player or a first-time hopeful, here's what to know about the Mega Millions draw on Tuesday in Massachusetts.
As the Mega Millions jackpot crosses $1.5 billion, an app launched in Massachusetts allows players to order tickets from their phones.
The first-ever sighting of the plant joins small populations confirmed in Vermont, New Hampshire and New York.
From equity advocates to firefighters helping out in a crisis, these outstanding individuals improved their cities in Massachusetts.
The odds are 1 in 302 million that you'll win, but here's what to know about this Friday's Mega Millions drawing.
The first supermoon will appear over Massachusetts Tuesday — if the weather cooperates.
Four Boston-area communities landed on Niche's list of the best places to live in the country.
The lottery brought in record profits over the last year with huge jackpots in Mega Millions and Powerball driving sales.
Winners from Hadley and Norfolk cashed in their winning tickets, but one Boston-area winner is still unknown.
Whip Clark Welcomes Maynard to MA-5
PFAS has been confirmed in Massachusetts drinking water already, but a new federal study underscores how widespread the chemicals are.
Find out before you fire up that BBQ what grocery stores are open and closed in Massachusetts on July 4.
It will be an active month for watching the skies over Massachusetts.
On July 1, the new Work and Family Mobility Act will allow undocumented state residents to get licenses. Here's how the RMV is preparing.
These voracious eaters have caused severe agricultural and nuisance damage in just under a dozen states.
Habitat loss, overuse of pesticides, climate change, and increased light pollution are behind the declining firefly populations worldwide.
The sight should be something to witness if the weather will allow for a glimpse.
The San Francisco-based Trust For Public Land ranked Boston 10th in the country - tied with New York City - in its recent report.
The first Saturday in June is National Trails Day. Here are activities and volunteer opportunities in Massachusetts.
From the Revere Beach to Lake Quinsigamond, the state's most popular beaches open for the season on May 27.
Check out what names most Massachusetts parents are picking for their newborns.
Find out the best places in Massachusetts to have your baby.
Census data released this week show that cities like Boston and Worcester lost many residents during the pandemic due to a host of factors.
If this winter felt much more expensive, it was. Electricity rates rose a whopping 107 percent, with natural gas rates close behind.
U.S. News and World Report evaluated nearly 4,000 U.S. communities for the report, including 87 in Massachusetts.
Kale, spinach and collard green products sold under the Lancaster, Giant and Robinson Fresh brand names have been recalled in six states.
Massachusetts residents might have to wait until later in the weekend to actually see the flower moon, a sign of spring blossoms.