MassDOT "Infra-Space" Program Receives Redevelopment Ideas

There are eight redevelopment ideas for areas under elevated roadways.

Scavenger Hunt Offers Patriots Tickets to Fans

Kayem and former Patriot Joe Andruzzi are at the forefront of the Friday, Sept. 12 contest.

MA Patch Daily: State Investigating Death of 6-Year-Old; Police Release Name of Man Killed in Accident at Mansfield Fish and Game; State Announces Grant Money to Fight Climate Change

Plus, a driver crashed into a Marshalls in Bedford and the Mass. Gaming Commission is holding casino talks this week.

MA Patch Daily: Mass. Doc With Ebola Shows Improvement; Woman Struck by Lightning Dies; Father Kills Himself When Police Go to Question Him About Child's Death

Plus, a drunk man allegedly assaults children in a playground and another man is charged for drunk driving for fifth time.

Mass. Animals: Vet Faces Cruelty Charges; Boxer Bash, Veggie Events Planned; Gov. Visits NEADS

This weekly animal column focuses on issues surrounding animal welfare in Massachusetts.

After Cool, Dry Finish, Summer Ends with Wettest July 4th Ever

Meteorological summer has ended, with rain far below average and temperatures on par with historical averages.

Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds Possible Saturday Afternoon, Evening

Heavy rain and severe storms are possible on Saturday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves across New England.

MA Patch Daily: Former Mass. Man Believed to be Helping ISIS; Shark Attacks Kayakers; Millions of Mass. Residents Had Their Personal Data Compromised

Plus, a citation was dropped against a man who created a Transformers police car and the Charles River gets a positive water quality rating.

MA Patch Daily: Stressed High School Students Ask For Relief; Police Find Child Porn and 'Mass Murder' Plot; Mass. Doctor Infected With Ebola Virus

Plus, CVS is changing its name and ending tobacco sales and police in multiple communities are looking for the public's help.

Massachusetts Doctor Infected with Ebola Virus

Rick Sacra is the third American doctor to recently become infected.

Customer Appreciation Day at South Street Diner

South Street Diner Customer Appreciation Day Featuring Pony Rides, Cartoonists, Ice Cream Truck and Face Painters!

MA Patch Daily: Health Care Costs on the Rise; Ted 2 Filming; Kittens Rescued From Construction Site

Plus, local kids help rescue an injured swan and a state tax amnesty program kicks off.

New Report Shows Average Mass. Resident Paying $7,550 on Health Care

The report offers a first ever look at total health care expenditures in the Bay State.

MBTA Ridership Up, Even After Fare Hike

The MBTA has released its latest ridership data, which shows an increase in riders in the month following a 5 percent fare increase.

19 Brewery Tours in New England To Do This Fall

Brewery tours in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Mass. Animals: Racer Turned Therapy Dog; Rabid Skunk; Walk for the Animals; Animal-Friendly License Plate

This weekly column focuses on news about animals in Massachusetts. Have a tip? Email charlene.arsenault@patch.com.

MA Patch Daily: Arthur T. and Market Basket, Mom Videos Herself Dancing for Start of School, Foxborough Couple to Compete on Survivor

Plus, what to do if you see a dog in a hot car and a former local official was charged with heroin possession.

What To Do If You See a Dog in a Hot Car

The Animal Rescue League has offered a list of tips on how to keep animals safe during the warmer days of summer.

MassDOT to Hold Low-Number License Plate Lottery at New Boston RMV Branch

The new branch at Haymarket Center is set to open in September.

MassDOT Urges Motorists to Plan Ahead for Safe Labor Day Weekend Travel

MassDOT suggests use of Boston transportation app and live traffic cameras for a safe Labor Day weekend.

MA Patch Daily: UMass Pranksters Hit Doug Flutie Statue, Sunfish Mistaken for Shark Closes Beach, Man Charged With Sex Trafficking

Plus, the new Assembly Square MBTA station has an opening date and police seize 1,500 grams of heroin.

MA Patch Daily: Deadly Canine Virus Under Control, Rabid Skunk Found in Boston, New Federal ID Law Frustrates

Plus, Framingham man arrested for "upskirting" and Zagat says Cambridge burger is best in the area.

Frustration for Mass. Citizens Over New Federal ID Law

Massachusetts citizens may be excluded from federal facilities while the state navigates the new "REAL ID" law.

Frustration for Mass. Citizens Over New Federal ID Law

Massachusetts citizens may be excluded from federal facilities while the state navigates the new "REAL ID" law.

MA Patch Daily: Great White Shark Sighting, Boston Public School Bus Routes Missed, Newton Police Searching for Knife-Wielding Suspects

Plus, "Good Will Hunting" showing benefits suicide prevention and doctors recommend schools delay start to later in the morning.

Being 'Faithful' to Puppy Doe

"The lighting rod cruelty case continues and the resulting public outcry has produced legislation that policymakers say is overdue."

Mass. Animals: PAWS Passes, Pet Rock Fest Moves, Puppy Doe Trial Continues

This weekly column focuses on issues and concerns surrounding animals in Massachusetts.

Summer of 2014 Could Be First in a Decade Without a Heatwave

There have been 4 days above 90 degrees during the summer of 2014, far fewer than 2013 and the least since 1997.

Mass. Animals: PAWS Passes, Pet Rock Fest Moves, Puppy Doe Trial Continues

This weekly column focuses on issues and concerns surrounding animals in Massachusetts.

MA Patch Weekly: Life According to Sam Wins Emmy, Hero Who Died After Helping People Escape Fire Identified, Dalai Lama to Speak in Boston This Fall

Plus, dog owners warned after canine parvovirus outbreak and hero rescues toddlers who fell in reservoir.

Farmer's Almanac: 'Super-Cold' Winter Coming for Mass.

Snowfall will be below average, however.

MA Patch Daily: Hero Who Died After Helping People Escape Fire Identified, Educational Center Employee Charged with Child Porn, Gas Station Robbed at Gunpoint

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.

MA Patch Daily: Hero Dies After Helping Residents Escape Huge Fire, Governor Speaks Out About Police-Involved Shootings, Security Guard Charged With Stealing From Retirement Home

Plus, Wellesley puts into place a boil water notice and Brookline Police commended for defusing a potentially "deadly" traffic stop.

MA Patch Daily: Life According to Sam Wins Emmy, Top Chef is Coming to Boston, Slain Journalist Spoke at Framingham School in 2011

Plus, a new bill looks to protect victims of domestic violence and their pets and a local chief addresses the "militarization" of police.

Two Brightest Planets Visible Together in Morning Sky This Week

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.

MA Patch Daily: Hero Rescues Toddlers Who Fell in Reservoir, Watch the Video of a Recuperating Dog Reuniting with its Owner, Market Basket Decision Could Come This Week

Plus, "Ted 2" filming on North Shore this week and alleged peeping Tom arrested.

Morton Street Bridge Opens Day Early, MassDOT Says

The nearby roadway was closed for nine days during construction.

MA Patch Daily: Dalai Lama Coming to Boston, Man Gored by Bull, Malden Man Charged in Quadruple Shooting

Plus, an Allston man was charged in a fatal car crash and Dine Out Boston is here.

Go Out for Suppah This Week: Dine Out Boston is Here

Restaurant specials are on the menu for Beantown from Aug. 17-22 and Aug. 24-29.

Dalai Lama to Speak in Boston This Fall

The Tibetan leader will speak on educating the heart and mind in November.