Stop & Shop Offers Discounts In MA After Cybersecurity Incident

The grocery chain is offering discounts to all customers after a cybersecurity incident resulted in issues with its website and app.

NOAA Issues El Niño Winter Forecast For MA: What To Expect For Cold, Snow

The National Weather Service is among those calling for a different kind of winter across New England.

Favorite Grocer Opens New Store + Women’s Sports Bar Coming To MA: Food Week

A popular grocery chain is expanding while a new concept is coming to the Bay State.

Home Retailer Expanding + Popular Cookie Chain Crumbles: MA Business Week

A favorite home goods store and a beloved cookie seller are topping this week’s business roundup.

2026 MA Elections: Question 8 Would Repeal Legalized Pot Shops For Recreational Use

A "Yes" vote would reverse the 2016 ballot approval of legalized and regulated marijuana across Massachusetts.

Massachusetts' Most Haunted Places Revealed In New Rankings

The 2026 HauntBound Index examines decades of published accounts rather than simply recycling the same old ghost stories.

Free Halloween Food Deals, Treats Across MA: Cheap Eats

Find $1.25 candy, 50-cent wings and free meals for costumed children this month.

Wind-Swept Rain, Crashing Temps Across MA: See Latest Roller Coaster Forecast

Find out when the weather will turn dramatically in a couple of different directions over the next few days.

Social Security COLA For 2027 Revealed: Here's How Much More MA Seniors Will Get

The increase will affect some 73 million Social Security recipients and nearly 7.5 million who get Supplemental Security Income.

Popular Cookie Chain Begins To ‘Crumbl’: How MA Stores Are Affected

Crumbl has closed at least 57 stores this year, and one franchisee has filed for bankruptcy. Here's what it could mean for MA.

Wind Chills, Freeze Alerts As Winter Blast Targets MA: See Latest Forecast

After highs in the 70s on Wednesday, wind chills this weekend could dip down into the teens.

Massachusetts State Police Launch Multistate 'Operation Wicked Safe' Effort

The initiative targets dangerous drivers.

5 Events To Escape Political Ads In Massachusetts

If you're sick of the ads, you're hardly alone.

Massachusetts Housing Market Sees A Surprising Shift In Buyer Behavior

A look at some important housing market trends in Boston and beyond.

Truck Smashes Through Brewery, Shop + Murder Suspect Found + Possible Daylight Savings Change: MA Weekend

Here is a recap of the top stories in the state from the weekend.

Major Retailer To Open 2 Stores In MA

The national brand is opening stores in 10 states, including two in Massachusetts.

2026 MA Elections: Question 3 Would Eliminate Party-Based Primaries

A "yes" vote would advance the top two primary vote-getters to the general election regardless of affiliation.

Longtime MA Sports Bar Closes For Good: Food Week

A favorite American eatery is closing its doors, leading this week’s food roundup.

Costco Proposes New Store + Major Retail Chain Closing: MA Business Week

A major warehouse retailer eyes Massachusetts as dozens of stores prepare to close in this week’s business roundup.

Here's Where Kids Can Eat Free In MA This October: Cheap Eats

From free tacos to burgers and kids' meals, Massachusetts restaurants are offering families ways to save on dining out this October.

Push For Year-Round Daylight Savings Time Intensifies: What MA Lawmakers Say

Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, but a renewed push in Congress could end the twice-yearly clock changes for good.

Respiratory Illnesses On The Rise: See What's Circulating In Massachusetts

The CDC says acute respiratory illness activity remains low nationally but is beginning to pick up as fall activities bring people together.

Should Smart Glasses Be Allowed In Classrooms? Some Massachusetts School Districts Are Taking Action.

"I'd say there are three areas of tech in schools at a high level that sort of present concerns," committee member Arjun Jaikumar said.

3 Massachusetts Hotels Named Among America's 'Most Haunted'

These hotels paranormal legacies date back centuries.

Best Haunted Houses And Terrifying Halloween Attractions In MA

Here's a list of haunted houses, eerie yard displays and other Halloween attractions across Massachusetts.

6 MA Hotels Land On List Of Region's Best

The publication released its annual Top 20 Hotels in the Northeast on Tuesday.

Record El Niño Forecast May Have Big Effect On MA Snowfall This Winter

Find out what the typical El Niño winter entails for cold and storms along the East Coast.

Major MA Retail Chain To Close Stores Amid Bankruptcy

The retail giant is closing 76 stores across the country as part of a nationwide restructuring plan.

Frost Threat Across MA Amid Early October Cold Snap: See Latest Forecast

Some low-lying Greater Boston suburbs and parts of Vermont and New Hampshire could dip into the 20s on Tuesday night.

What The Average Massachusetts Earner Actually Makes In 2026

Ask what the average Bay Stater earns, and the answer should be simple. It isn't.

Bermuda Police ID Mother And Son From Air Ambulance That Crashed Off Nantucket

The medical flight was carrying two passengers and four crew members when it crashed.

MA Gov. Healey Declares Energy State Of Emergency, Launches 'Middle-Class' Heating Oil Rebate Program

Gov. Maura Healey said her executive action could make $680 available to 50,000 households that rely on oil for heat this winter.

Massachusetts Pumpkin Record Smashed At Topsfield Fair: NBC

The pumpkin weighed more than a ton and a half, according to NBC.

Searches Suspended For Missing People In Boat, Aircraft Incidents + Car Plunges Into Lake: MA Weekend

Here is a recap of the top stories in the state from the weekend.

Search For 6 Missing Suspended After Medical Aircraft Disappears Off MA Coast

The Coast Guard and partner agency assets searched 4,445 miles over about 66 hours.

Free Sandwiches All Month In MA: Cheap Eats

Shake Shack is offering free chicken sandwiches and burgers this month. Here's how to get the offer.

Taste Of Summer Precedes Early Frost Potential For MA: See Latest Forecast

Temperatures were expected to reach the 80s on Friday before lows could dip near or below freezing early next week.

Favorite Chicken Chain Charts Expansion In MA: Food Week

A beloved restaurant is expanding, while a new bar concept is popping up for this week’s food roundup.

Beloved Burger + Coffee Chain Closing Stores: MA Business Week

Restaurant closures across the Bay State are leading this week’s business roundup.

New Map Predicts 2026-27 Winter Forecast: What It Means For MA Snow

A 'supersized' El Niño climate pattern could make for a different winter in New England compared to the past two years.