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FBI Warns Massachusetts E-Z Pass Drivers
If you drive up to Boston, even occasionally, it is so much more convenient to have an E-Z Pass installed on your windshield to take care of paying your tolls. While the archaic practice of having a toll booth operator is long over, not having an E-ZPass can cost you dearly.
America’s Worst Frozen Pizza Brand is Sold in Massachusetts
There's no question that Massachusetts folks love pizza. Case and point, Domino's Pizza has over 160 locations throughout the Bay State. Not to mention for many years in a row Papa Gino's was the official pizza of the New England Patriots. Massachusetts and pizza go hand and hand. With our...
New 2024 Liquor Law Changes How Restaurants Serve Booze
Historians agree that bars in Massachusetts are about as old as the state itself. Early settlers wasted no time setting up local taverns before schoolhouses in some cases. In fact, Massachusetts is home to what are believed to be the oldest bars in the United States like the Green Dragon Tavern which dates back to 1654, or Warren Tavern in Charlestown which was the first building to be erected in Charlestown after the British burned the whole town during the Battle of Bunker Hill in June of 1775.
Massachusetts governor formally seizes St. Elizabeth's hospital
BOSTON - Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said Friday that she has formally seized St. Elizabeth's Medical Center through eminent domain. The Brighton hospital is run by the bankrupt Steward Health Care company.Healey said her action will keep the hospital open while the state transfers operations to a new owner, Boston Medical Center.St. Elizabeth's seized by eminent domainThe landlord, Apollo Global Management, had said the state's $4.5 million eminent domain offer significantly undervalued the property and pledged to fight the move in court."While Apollo continues to put its greed ahead of the health and wellbeing of the people of Massachusetts, we...
Massachusetts City is Named Among Best Cities to Live in U.S. for 2024
There's no question that Massachusetts has plenty of great cities that are excellent travel destinations. But what about the best cities to live in? It's always nice to get recognized for something on a national level. As it turns out, the Bay State is home to one of the best cities to live in the U.S.
2024 fall foliage: The latest maps, dates for seeing the best fall colors in New England
Your one-stop guide to 2024 fall foliage for New England, including detailed maps and specific dates to see the best fall colors in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and the rest of New England. After an unseasonably warm and dry start to September, fall in New England has officially arrived. The leaves...
Bill would take dog's breed out of DCF adoption considerations
BOSTON - Massachusetts lawmakers voted to pass a bill Thursday that would change how the state evaluates a family's dogs when making decisions about whether they are fit to foster or adopt children.The legislation approved by the Senate would have the Department of Children and Families look at veterinary records and a pet's behavioral history instead of judging the dog based off its breed."Currently, a family who is thinking of adopting cannot do so if they own breeds including Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, or a dog which mixes at least two of these three breeds," Senate President Karen Spilka's...
Here are the 3 Biggest Companies in Massachusetts for 2024
In the past, we have covered many things that are great about visiting and living in Massachusetts. The Baystate's education system, cultural attractions, the four seasons, and more have all led to people moving and putting down roots in Massachusetts. In 2023 we also released the list of the biggest companies throughout the Bay State. Has much changed since last year?
Massachusetts City Named Best for Living on Social Security
Massachusetts is full of reasons why people want to move here including our public education and higher education offerings, top-notch healthcare, outside recreation options, history, art, culture, and our impressive job market. In addition, Massachusetts has been named the best place to raise a family throughout the years. Is Massachusetts...
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