MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: 10 Million Vaccine Doses

All coronavirus metrics continued to decline, with the weekly average positive test rate falling to 1.69 percent.

Massachusetts Company Recalls Hummus Sold In 23 States

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods said the hummus may have included pine nuts, which were not listed on the ingredients on the product's packaging

Immunovia, Inc.'s Grand Opening Celebration

This year, Immunovia, Inc. is celebrating World Pancreatic Cancer Day by hosting a Grand Opening celebration in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

Fierce Nor'easter Leaves 500,000 Without Power

Gov. Charlie Baker and utility officials warned that power restoration efforts could take a few days.

MA Power Outages Climbing After Powerful Nor'easter Blows Through

Winds are still so bad the National Weather Service has recommended people stay off road in Southeastern Massachusetts.

School Mask Mandate Extended Into January

The mask mandate will be in effect will stay for all K-12 public schools through at least Jan. 15.

MA Nor'easter Timeline: When Treacherous Storm Will Peak

Here's when to expect the worst of the severe rain and wind gusts across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nor'easter Barreling Toward Massachusetts This Week

Forecasters are warning of 50-60 mile-per-hour wind gusts, 3-6 inches of rain and waves reaching higher than 20 feet.

2021 Daylight Saving Time Comes To An End In Massachusetts Soon

As more and more states opt to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, see what time the sun will set in Massachusetts.

9th MA West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Middlesex County

State health officials warn the threat of West Nile is not over despite cooling temperatures.

Mysterious MA Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Onions: CDC

The outbreak that has sickened between 11 and 30 people in Massachusetts is linked to whole red, white, and yellow onions, the CDC said.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Metrics Resume Decline

The statewide positive test rate fell back below 2 percent and other metrics continued to decline.

Kids' COVID Shots Expected To Arrive In MA By Nov. 5

The Baker administration expects there will be about 700 locations across the state where kids as young as 5 will be able to get vaccinated.

Kids COVID Vaccine In MA: New Timeline, Rollout Plan

Smaller doses, smaller needles and larger initial availability will characterize the rollout of the COVID vaccine for young children in MA.

Full Hunter's Moon Rises Over Mass, Dimming Orionid Meteors

The fireball-producing Orionid meteor shower and the October full hunter's moon compete for attention in the skies over Massachusetts.

MA State Police Searching For Missing 77-Year-Old Woman

Paula Kelsey was last seen Friday morning near Richmond Hill Road in Cheshire.

New State Law Takes Aim At School 'Lunch Shaming'

The legislation prohibits schools from publicly ID'ing or taking punitive action against students who have unresolved debt for school meals.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Positive Rate Rises Again

Most coronavirus metrics continued to fall statewide, but the positive test rate reversed its decline.

Meat Recalls In Massachusetts: Butterball Turkey And Beef Gravy

Meat recalls in Massachusetts address plastic found in ground turkey and unacceptable lead levels in beef gravy products.

Jaywalking Bill Knocked As 'Just Not Realistic'

A bill would would impose fines of $25, $50 and $100, penalties which would be doubled if the person is using a mobile device or headphones.

NECBC Energy Conference lands 15+ CEOs

Leaders from National Grid, Eversource, Hydro-Québec, Avangrid, ISO-NE to speak in Boston Nov. 4-5

Homicide Rate Spikes In Massachusetts In 2020

The national homicide rate jumped 30 percent in the first year of the pandemic — the largest year-to-year increase in 100 years, data shows.

MA Could Vaccinate Younger Children Within A Month

Massachusetts is preparing for an expanded rollout with vaccine approval for children 5-11 seemingly on the horizon.

National Guard Called For School Covid Testing & Prison Support

Amid staffing shortages, Gov. Baker has activated the National Guard to help assist with COVID-19 testing in schools and support in prisons.

Best MA Schools For Grades K-8: U.S. News

Hundreds of Massachusetts elementary and middle schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.

5 Insects Making A Beeline For Massachusetts Houses Right Now

Stink bugs aren’t the only insects you have to worry about taking up residence in Massachusetts houses right now.

Stink Bugs In MA: How To Stop Them Before They Smell Up Your Home

Brown marmorated stink bugs, which are making the rounds in Massachusetts, are trying to crawl into your house for the winter.

Marijuana Use And Breakthrough Cases Of COVID-19 In MA: New Study

A new study shows that Massachusetts residents heavily dependent on cannabis may be more susceptible to catching COVID-19 after vaccination.

Here's How Many MA COVID Hospitalizations Are Among Unvaccinated

A minority of coronavirus cases and deaths in Massachusetts have been among the vaccinated — even though most residents are vaccinated.

Best Places To Watch The 2021 Boston Marathon

Planning to be there in person for the 2021 Boston Marathon? Patch has you covered on where to find the best spots to check out the action.

Most MA Parents Will Vaccinate Younger Kids After FDA OK: Survey

The latest Patch reader survey on the coronavirus also suggests Massachusetts has reached the ceiling for vaccinating adults.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Fewer Than 1,000 Daily Cases

The average daily case count dropped to the lowest point in two months among a continued decline in all coronavirus metrics.

Best Places To Watch The 2021 Boston Marathon In Ashland

Planning to be there in person for the 2021 Boston Marathon? Patch has you covered on where to find the best spots to check out the action.

GZA’s Robert Kortmann honored for water study

New England Water Works Association presents water expert with Dexter Brackett Award for best 2021 paper

How To Watch The 2021 Boston Marathon

Here's how to watch the 2021 Boston Marathon online or on TV. There are a few ways to live stream or catch it on cable.

100K Fake Pills Later, Guilty Plea In Massive Drug Ring: Patch PM

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Meet MA's Richest Billionaires: Patch PM

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MA Got 2 Nice Consolation Prizes In Historic Powerball Jackpot

The nearly $700 million Powerball jackpot didn't land in Massachusetts, but a couple $1 million prizes did.

The Forbes 400: 15 Massachusetts Billionaires Made The Cut

Massachusetts billionaires join Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Larry Page on The Forbes 400.

Should Kids Under 12 Get The Coronavirus Vaccine? Take Our Survey

FDA approval for vaccinating kids between the ages of 5 and 11 could come as early as this month. Patch wants to know readers' thoughts.