2 Rapes in 30 Minutes, Unfriendly Business Environment, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, scientific analysis indicates unidentified girl found dead is likely from the area, and Mass. drivers may not be as bad as you think.

How Do Massachusetts Drivers Stack Up?

Survey takes a statistical look at the best and worst states for drivers in the country.

Shots Fired Into Home, Child Porn, Attempted Suicide By Cop, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, a fund is established to help the family of a man stabbed to death in a mall Saturday, and the MBTA needs billions to fix the rails.

BBB Warns Scam Attempts Likely to Follow Virginia Shooting

Tragedies leave communities reeling with grief, shock and outrage. Sadly criminals swarm to these events for their own personal gain.

What Are Massachusetts' Top Baby Names?

These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?

Necrophelia, Ashley Madison Affairs, Gas Leaks, and More: MA Patch This Week

Plus, watch amazing video of a truck slamming into a train bridge, and find out what are the top school districts in Massachusetts.

What is a 'Supermoon?' Tonight's Will Be The First Of Three In A Row

The moon will look a little bigger in the sky Saturday.

Young Girl Victim of Home Invasion, Top Schools, Massage Parlor Prostitution, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, two cats are drowned at a construction site and Boston air is as dirty as a cigarette.

Officer Shot, Man Contracts West Nile Virus, Teen Killed on Motorcycle, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, a cop is held in jail for drug charges, and even if the Patriots are cheated, that's just par for the course across the NFL.

Cop Shooting, Flying Cars, Video Shows Suspect Strangled, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, find out where the most people were planning affairs on Ashley Madison, and a cat gets a new foot and new lease on life.

Pregnant Woman Threatened With Gun, Deadly Drug Spreads, Another Sinkhole Opens, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, follow the repeated dramatic crashes at a low-hanging bridge, and Gronk may live a wild lifestyle, but is he a virgin?

Possible Mass Shooting Averted, Meteotsunamis, Gas Leaks, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, one local school community apologizes for a resident who flies a confederate flag near a high school.

Map Reveals Dozens of Gas Leaks Across Westwood

Thousands of potentially damaging natural gas leaks have been pinpointed across Massachusetts; legislation to fix the problem is pending.

Hero Dies in Fire, Top High Schools, 'Super Lice,' And More: MA Patch This Week

Plus, were Boston Olympics organizers hiding the true cost from the public? And an amazing video captures a truck slamming into a bridge.

Officer Struck, Smoke Delays T, Trump Responds, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, it's truck vs. bridge. Watch the amazing video.

Ramp Changes Planned for Nearby Section of I-95

MassDOT’s project team will implement ramp changes as part of the I-95 “Add-A-Lane Project.”

Mutated 'Super Lice,' Boston Cop Arrested, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, a suspect invokes Donald Trump's name after allegedly beating and urinating on a homeless man in a T station.

Boat Explodes, Grenade Detonated, Sex Offender Alert, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, several local high schools are among the best in the country, and a Massachusetts woman is the first transgender White House staffer.

Seal vs. Shark Battle, Manhole Explosion, Marathon Bomber Wants New Trial: MA Patch Today

Boston 2024's lowballed estimates, teens charged after police chase, Northeastern University fined, makeshift toilets at Jimmy Buffet show.

Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood is now open

A new assisted living center is now open in Westwood.

Body Found, Crashes, Almanac's Winter Warning, and Local Journalist Passes Away: MA Patch Today

Plus, principal says, “I did not resign,” shark warnings, Coast Guard rescue, bobcat sightings, and more.

Survey Says Boston Ranks 60th In Cell Service

The latest report by Consumerworld.org shows Boston is in the middle of the pack when it comes to cell service

Dine Out Boston Starts Tomorrow

Boston restaurants are going to offer discounted prices for delicious meals.

Red Sox Manager Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Tax-Free Weekend Is Here, Pot Dispensary Probe: MA Patch Today

Plus, a local park was named after local hero Pete Frates and police have reopened the case of a Woburn teenager who disappeared in 1989.

Teen Hiker Missing, 2 Killed in JP Shooting, 'Ghostbusters' Filming in Town: MA Patch Today

Plus, a pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak train and police are looking for suspects accused of breaking into 40 cars.

Loaded Gun at Baseball Game, Officer Struck, Plane Crash Info Released, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, a man who reportedly assaulted several police officers, seriously injuring some, pays tribute to America in his mug shot.

Armed Home Invasion, Massage Parlor Arrest, State's Top High Schools, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus a Boston University professor may have been racially profiled after a cognac theft.

State Best Teachers, $500 Million Art Heist, Crack-down on Massage Parlors, and More: The Week in MA

Plus, an Amber Alert has a happy ending, and Massachusetts shoppers are treated to a tax-free weekend next week.

$500 Million Art Heist, Child Porn, Man Beats Dog, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, an amateur preacher claims a town park "belongs to Jesus" as she delivers an unwanted sermon to children.

Best Teachers, Massage Parlor Regulations, Ambulance Drugs Stolen, and More, MA Patch Today

Plus, Boston considers body cameras for cops, and Braintree holds off on regulating Uber drivers.

Severe Storms, Swampscott Murder, Bus Accident, and More: Mass Patch Today

Plus, Boston approves its first medical cannabis dispensary, and shootings are on the rise in the capitol city.

Triple Shooting, West Nile Virus, Massage Parlor Arrests, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, a generous driver tosses cash out the window, and a large snake is found slithering through a Boston park.

Two Die in Plane Crash, Hundreds Remember Shooting Victims, MBTA Chief Gets Another Chance, and More: MA Patch This Week

Plus, Tom Brady responds to "unfair" sanctions, and a Medford detective is caught on video threatening to "put a hole" in a driver's head.

Today is National Mutt Day; Tell Us Your Dog Story

Share your stories, and pictures, too.

Brian Shortsleeve Becomes New Chief Administrator of MBTA

Shortsleeve previously served as a political director under former Mass. Governor Mitt Romney.

Two Die in Plane Crash, Couple Charged With Prostituting Young Girl, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, the former head of the MBTA, who resigned after the T service crumbled last winter, gets another chance to redeem herself.

Fatal Shooting, Memorial for Baby Doe, Charles River Jumper, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, Tom Brady and Robert Kraft respond to the "unfathomable" actions taken by the NFL.

Cop Threatens 'To Put a Hole' in Driver's Head, Dead Puppies in the Trash, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, a Boston College grad is the first female NFL coach, and Tom Brady's suspension is upheld.

Police Chase Carjacker, Vigil Remembers Servicemen Killed in Shooting, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, Whitey Bulger appeals convictions, and a study shows the average worker can't afford rent in the commonwealth.

Thunderstorms, Wind and Hail Forecast for Westwood Monday

The National Weather Service warns of possibly serious storms Monday evening.