5 Things to Know Today

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

Tuesday’s Mega Millions Jackpot Estimated at $550 Million

Drawing could be the second largest in Mega Millions history.

BBB Tips on Gift Cards

Home Buying: The Best Time to See a House

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

Comedy Every Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun inside Dick Doherty's Comedy Den below Howl at the Moon 184 High St. Boston, MA

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100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Best Data Maps of 2013: Who Works From Home?

More and more people are working at home as a result of the advancement of technology.

Lower the Red Flag: Avoiding Inconsistencies in Your College Application

Congressional Race Brings Changes at State House

Recap and analysis of the week in state government by State House News Service.

Plugged In Teen Band Program - 2-Day Songwriting and Recording Workshop

Mohegan Sun To Host The Legends Of Basketball Fantasy Weekend April 25th – April 27th

Blush Grand Opening

Trends in Holiday Toys: Tetris Is Cool Again!

Here's a surprise: retailers are ordering fewer toys this year.

Esperanza Spalding & Janelle Monáe Added To “A Special Evening With Prince” Mohegan Sun Arena Shows

Safe Winter Driving Tips

How to Prepare Your Car for Winter Driving

'The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug:' Jackson Makes Middle Movie in Middle Earth Marvelous

Cinema Siren gives the film four out of five stars. Movie opens in theaters Friday.

How Much Snow Are We Getting This Weekend?

Here’s a comparison of the different weather forecasts for the area.

BBB’s 12 Scams of Christmas

A Guide to Surviving Fraud Attempts During the Holidays

Mohegan Sun Welcomes 2013 Winner Derek Hough And Dance Pro Emma Slater Of Dancing With The Stars

Katherine Clark Sworn in as Congresswoman

Melrose resident and Democrat Katherine Clark was sworn in Thursday as a member of the Mass. Congressional Delegation.

Easy Mini-Meals You Can Make in a Muffin Tin

These meals are portable, easy to freeze in bulk and super-simple.