This MA Highway Named Among America's 'Most Loathed'

Which traffic-clogged road do drivers consider the worst in the state and among the worst in the country? A recent survey has the answer.

When To See Full Beaver Moon And Colorful Geminids Peak In MA

With rain moving in Sunday night into Monday it could be a race against the clouds to catch a glimpse of the full moon.

What Patch Readers Are Thankful For Across Massachusetts

Readers shared reasons they are thankful this holiday season.

Where Does Logan Airport Rank For Reliability, Value And Convenience?

See how Logan International Airport stacks up when it comes to getting you where you want to go across the country.

Ground Beef Distributed To Massachusetts Institutions Recalled

The ground beef "may be contaminated with what is being called "a foreign object," federal officials said Tuesday.

Message In A Bottle: MA 5th Grader’s Questions Answered 26 Years Later

In 1997, a Massachusetts fifth grader cast a bottle into the sea as part of a science unit. It washed up this summer on a beach in France.

How To Get 4 More Free COVID-19 Tests In Massachusetts

Orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27. Here's what to know.

Christmas Shipping Deadlines To Know In MA: Post Office, FedEx, UPS

How to make sure your packages make it to their holiday destinations on time in 2023.

Flu Arrives In Time For Thanksgiving: What To Know About MA Activity

While cases are rising across the country - especially in the Southeast - flu activity remains relatively low in Massachusetts.

Pre-Thanksgiving Storm Update: When Will MA See Rain, Wind, Snow?

While most of the state will deal with wind-swept rain on the "busiest travel day of the year" some traveling north and west will get snow.

Burst Of Snow, High Winds To Hit MA This Thanksgiving Travel Week

Parts of the state may see up to four inches of snow, with 60 mph wind gusts on the coast, ahead of the "busiest travel day of the year."

Thanksgiving Travel 2023: Wind-Swept Rain May Hamper Trip Home In MA

The "busiest travel day of the year" is forecast to see early rain and wind gusts up to 45 mph.

Patch Real Estate Roundup: Home Markets In MA's Oldest Communities

Hull and Duxbury were both first settled in 1624. All these years later, what has the housing market developed into?

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: When To See Fireballs In MA

Those wishing to catch a glimpse of the sky show may have to wait until the clouds clear on Saturday.

'Jaws' Movie Poster Artist Roger Kastel Dies At 92 In Massachusetts

His wife, Grace Kastel, told the Hollywood Reporter that he died of kidney and heart failure at a hospice facility.

Credit Card Skimmers Found At Several MA Grocery Stores

Police said they've found several devices used to steal credit card information at Market Basket stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Massachusetts Black Friday Store Hours 2023

Despite inflation concerns this year, the National Retail Federation projected that holiday spending is expected to reach record levels.

These Are The Best Elementary, Middle Schools In MA, New Ranking Says

U.S. News & World Report based its 2024 elementary and middle school rankings on public data from the U.S. Department of Education.

'Little Nugget:' Dog Left On The Side Of A MA Road Needs A Name

After Leominster Fitchburg Animal Control shared her photos on Facebook, the little dog quickly captured the hearts of the community.

Meteor Shower Peaks In MA This Weekend: Stargazing Forecast

The Northern Taurids are expected to peak overnight Saturday into Sunday, and the forecast is looking positive.

Project Bread Celebrates the Passing of Universal School Meals in MA

Legislators and Members of the Feed Kids Coalition Gather at Fenway Park's 521 Overlook

4 MA Zip Codes Among 100 Most Expensive In US

A new study from PropertyShark ranked home prices in four Eastern Massachusetts neighborhoods as among the priciest addresses in the U.S.

Housing Prices in 2 Of MA's Oldest Communities

What does it cost to live in some of the oldest communities in Massachusetts? Find out here.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu Still A Threat In MA: State

A highly spreadable type of bird flu may be a particular threat during migrations this season. Here's what to know.

Museum Of Ice Cream Set To Open In Boston: MA Food Week

See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: Lone bagel shop moving, new Italian market, clean eating in Danvers, more.

MA Reaches 7,500 Capacity On Emergency Family Shelter System

Officials said the state can no longer "safely or responsibly" expand its shelter system as the number of families in housing has swelled.

MA Plaza Azteca Workers Will Get $534K In Multistate Wage Theft Case

Workers from two of the Tex-Mex restaurant chain's Massachusetts will share more than $500,000.

Super El Niño Winter: What MA Might See For Snow

An El Niño winter sometimes favors higher snow totals in the New England. Here's the latest on what to expect.

Veterans Day 2023 Freebies And Deals In MA

Find out where those who served can get an extra token of appreciation this weekend.

Scammers Are Impersonating MA State Treasurer's Office: Goldberg

Scammers are threatening to arrest residents claiming to be from the treasurer's office, according to officials.

Chance Of Snow In MA As Rain, Freezing Temperatures Collide

Here's when we might see some flakes this week, what would be the first this season in the eastern half of Massachusetts.

First MA 'Veterans Week' Surrounds Veterans Day 2023

Apart from local Veterans Day events, Massachusetts officials will hold a series of events this week focused on veterans.

Whatever Happened To Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent?

The Sunshine Protection Act that passed the Senate unanimously in 2022 was to end "falling back" into early darkness each fall.

A Look Into Home Markets In MA's Oldest Towns

Plymouth and Kingston were both settled in 1620 by the pilgrims. Now 400 years later, what would it cost to live there?

2 MA Places Among 'Most Magical Christmas Towns In The U.S.'

Two Massachusetts places are ranked high among a travel magazine's top spots for a healthy dose of holiday cheer.

Infant Mortality Rate Rises For 1st Time In 20 Years: See MA Data

Infant mortality rates rose by 3 percent year over year from 2021 to 2022 in the Bay State.

Second MassDOT Snowplow Contest Open To Students For Winter 2023-24

The first contest last winter received names from Massachusetts like "Luke Snowalker" and "Sled Zeppelin."

"I Feel Bad": Food Put Out By Humans May Lead To Bear's Demise In Hanson

The Hanson Police Department named the black bear Pumpkin after they were spotted snacking on their namesake.

Taurids Set Up Meteor Showers Though Year’s End: What To Know In MA

Sky-watchers in Massachusetts will want to pay close attention on Saturday and Sunday for these lights.

Fuddruckers Closes In Saugus, Just One Left: MA Food Week

See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: Tree House Brewing leaves MA, best gluten free bakery, more.