Take A Hike At MA State Parks To Celebrate New Year's Day 2024

The state's First Day Hike program will take place at parks across Massachusetts with some including guided instruction and free snacks.

Heavy Rain Returns To MA: How Will Areas Flooded Last Week Fare?

While most of the region will get a good drenching Wednesday night, rain totals and wind should fall short of last week's damaging levels.

MA Blogger Turtleboy Turns Himself In To Face Assault Charges: Reports

Aidan Timothy Kearney's assault charges are against a family or household member, according to Boston.com, which cites court records.

Whip Clark Tours Head Start Center, Health Department in Winthrop

Whip Clark Tours Head Start Center, Health Department in Winthrop

MA Christmas Travel Forecast: What To Expect For The Holiday Weekend

Will it be smooth sailing across Massachusetts roadways and for Santa and his sleigh on Christmas Eve?

Here's Where 3 MA Cities Rank On List Of Best-, Worst-Run Cities

A recent study ranked the 149 largest metropolitan areas in the country based on how well run they are. Find out where 3 MA cities landed.

Christmastime Cold Moon: When To See 2023’s Last Full Moon In MA

Three planets will be visible without the aid of binoculars or a telescope — Saturn, Jupiter and Venus — at the same time the moon is full.

Winter Solstice Arrives In MA Thursday, And You May See Ursid Meteors

How many hours of sunlight will be out this week before the days begin to get longer this winter into the spring?

118K With No Power, Flood Warnings Across MA In Fierce Storm's Wake

A top wind gust of 90 miles per hour was recorded at the Blue Hills Observatory at the height of the "tropical" December storm on Monday.

Multiple Bomb Threats Made To Synagogues In MA Over The Weekend

The threats were conveyed through an email message that appears to have been sent from the same email address, police said.

Massachusetts Preschools Making Kindness Part Of Curriculum

They learn through songs, books, lessons and even simply learning what the words "kind" and "hope" mean.

James Patterson Gives $500 Bonuses To Workers At 32 MA Bookshops

The thriller writer is giving holiday bonuses to independent booksellers, who he says are doing 'crucial' work.

MA Grocery Prices Some Of The Worst In U.S., New Report Says

The recently released report by Consumer Affairs says grocery prices nationwide have spiked 5.3 percent from 2022.

Heavy Rain, High Winds In MA To End Weekend Once Again

In what could be a near repeat of last week's flooding and wind damage, a strong storm is headed toward New England on Sunday night.

Bed Bath & Beyond, Christmas Tree Shops Led MA 2023 Store Closures

This year saw another sizable shift in the big box store landscape across the Bay State.

1 Of America's Top 23 Dishes Is Right Here In MA

A dish served at a Portuguese specialty food store made The New York Times' list of the best in the country.

MA's Best Hospitals For 2023: See Full List

Several nationwide rankings included Massachusetts hospitals in 2023. Here's how the state's health care facilities fared.

These Are The Best Schools In MA: 2023 Rankings

Several national organizations and publications ranked education systems this past year. Here's a roundup of where MA's schools landed.

Geminid Meteors, Best Shooting Stars Of 2023, Peak Over MA Skies

When is your optimum chance to view "the best meteor shower of the year" - and will the weather cooperate this time?

At Least 6 Infected In MA Hepatitis A Outbreak: Officials

Four of the six people infected are men ranging in age from 36 to 60, according to officials.

Here's Where One MA City Ranks Among The Most Cockroach-Infested

A pest control company has ranked cities across the country by the number of cockroach service calls. Here's where one MA city fell.

MA Recovers From 4+ Inches Of Rain, 70+ Winds In Wild Overnight Storm

Coastal areas were flooded in the deluge overnight. See which cities and towns got the most rain and highest gusts.

Flu Activity Increases In MA As COVID, RSV Cases Continue To Rise

Flu activity rose nationwide this week. Twelve kids have died. The CDC director recommended masking amid rising cases of COVID-19 and RSV.

Chestnuts Could Be Roasting At Suburban Boston Homes This Christmas

Picturesque scenes of the holidays often sneak into minds during the winter months. Here are three homes to add to your daydreaming.

High Wind, Flood Warning For Weekend Storm Across MA

A gale warning has already been issued for coastal areas of Massachusetts, which could see gusts up to 60 miles per hour or even higher.

Will El Niño Dash Dreams Of White Christmas In MA?​

Historical trends vary across Massachusetts, but the Old Farmer's Almanac has a new prediction specific to 2023.

Balmy Blast Of Wet, Windy Weather In Store For MA This Weekend

Temperatures should reach into the 60s Sunday with downpours and high winds arriving late in the day.

These Are The Best Maternity Care Hospitals In MA: Report

Best maternity care hospitals according to a U.S. World News & Report ranking.

"Recirclable" Program Allows Massachusetts Restaurant Customers To Borrow Takeout Containers

Making Boston greater by cutting down on waste, a local program allows customers to borrow takeout containers.

"Demand Through The Roof": Massachusetts Non-Profits Feeling The Burden This Holiday Season

Hope & Comfort in Needham provides essential hygiene products to people in need throughout the state.

Geminids, Bright Planets, More Reasons To Gaze At MA Skies In December

When is the best time to see the fireball-producing Geminids this month?

New Weather Predications For MA As Meteorological Winter Begins

Above-normal temperatures could make for a winter that is more wet than white in Massachusetts.

2 MA Metro Areas Named 'Top Housing Markets For 2024'

The real estate markets in two Massachusetts metropolitan areas are expected to grow rapidly next year, according to a Realtor.com report.

Snowy Shot Of Winter Precedes Weekend Warmup In Latest MA Forecast

After a cold stretch this week temperatures are expected to rebound well above normal by this upcoming weekend.

MA Air Force Sergeant, 24, Killed In Crash Off Coast Of Japan

The remains of Sergeant Jacob M. Galliher, 24,​ originally from Pittsfield, were recovered following an Osprey crash near Japan Wednesday.

MA Doctors Seeing More RSV, Pneumonia Cases In Children

The usual patterns of respiratory illnesses like RSV and pneumonia were disrupted around the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials say.

MA Among 22 States Reviving Cursive, As Kids Can't Read Grandma's Card

How cursive writing is making a bit of a comeback in the age of phones, computers and email.

3 Unauthorized Men Try To Enter MA Schools: Officials

The incidents occurred on the Moody Elementary School and Shaughnessy Elementary School campuses in Lowell on Monday, school officials said.

MA Becomes 5th State To Make Prison Phone Calls Free

The reform will go into effect Friday, marking a "historic investment in the rights of incarcerated people," officials said.

An Early MA December Warmup After Frigid Stretch On The Way?

While freezing temperatures were good for ski resorts relief is in sight for those still looking to finish yard work and hang up lights.