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The MBTA has released its latest ridership data, which shows an increase in riders in the month following a 5 percent fare increase.
Plus, what to do if you see a dog in a hot car and a former local official was charged with heroin possession.
Town offices, schools and banks will be closed for the holiday.
Massachusetts citizens may be excluded from federal facilities while the state navigates the new "REAL ID" law.
Plus, "Good Will Hunting" showing benefits suicide prevention and doctors recommend schools delay start to later in the morning.
A report on women's equality in the Bay State showed mixed results.
Plus, a Louisiana man was arraigned in connection with a hit and run and a Newton man won an Emmy for a Jimi Hendrix film.
The good news is snowfall will be below average.
Plus, a new bill looks to protect victims of domestic violence and their pets and a local chief addresses the "militarization" of police.
Venus and Jupiter will be visible on the east-northeast horizon in the early morning hours for the only time in the next two years.
Plus, an Allston man was charged in a fatal car crash and Dine Out Boston is here.
The average price was 17 cents higher this time last year.
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Plus, a group sues Boston to stop installing sidewalk ramps and a new local bylaw restricts sex offenders.
Crews will perform work ahead of the demolition of a Route 2 bridge.
The Burlington hospital was operating a 3,000-kilowatt engine without authorization.
The area should see 1-2 inches of rainfall from an “unusually strong weather system for August,” according to the National Weather Service.
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Plus, an offshore hurricane could cause riptides this week, Katy Perry visits Salem and Market Basket employees rally.
No specifics have been released as to what the board plans to discuss.
Two large “dollar store” chains will soon be under the same ownership after a purchase announced on Monday.
New national seismic hazard maps show a portion of New England, including parts of Massachusetts are at risk.
Despite amnesty by board and an offer to buy company, employees are holding out for Arthur T.’s return.
The National Weather Service said the storms could produce strong winds and torrential rainfall.