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5 Important New Massachusetts Laws You Need To Know In July
As you may know or not know, every state across the country has a different practice for when bills are enacted after they have been signed into law by the state’s governor. In many states, this means new laws went into effect on July 1 of 2024. According to...
Beaches In Massachusetts Remain Closed Through The 4th Of July
Forecasters from the National Weather Service have been calling the Baystate “absolutely gorgeous days”. However, there's been some disappointment as more than 20 beaches have been closed according to Masslive. Many Massachusetts residents have been upset over the past few weekends when they learned that their local beach...
Top 50 American Rock Albums
The Top 50 American Rock Albums, unsurprisingly, were made by some of the biggest artists in the history of popular music. As you will see in the below list, which the UCR staff chose, even after you remove the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and other rock giants, there's still much to love. You won't find many one-hit wonders here; almost every band, singer-songwriter and performer is a legendary act. That's why several of them check in with more than one record.
Berkshire Humane Society Pet of the Week: Meet Wall-E
Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week. This week's Pet of the Week is Wall-E! This active boy is an approximately 8-month-old pit...
Watch Deep Purple’s Video for New Song ‘Lazy Sod’
Deep Purple has released a video for their new song "Lazy Sod," taken from the upcoming album =1. The follow-up to 2021’s covers collection Turning to Crime is their first with guitarist Simon McBride, who replaced Steve Morse two years ago. “Lazy Sod” is the third single from the LP, after “Portable Door” and “Pictures of You.”
America’s Worst Coffee Brand is Sold in Massachusetts
Not only do many Massachusetts folks love coffee it's a beverage they can't live without. It's no surprise that Massachusetts is a big coffee-consuming state. Dunkin has over 1,000 locations in the Bay State. Not to mention the beloved multinational coffee and doughnut company was founded in Quincy. While taste...
What Is Open & Closed In MA On July 4th? We Have The Scoop!
As America gets ready to celebrate it's 248th birthday, keep in mind, Independence Day will fall on a Thursday as a long weekend is amongst us, but please take some time and reflect on the freedoms we enjoy on a daily basis due to this celebration that has been in existence since 1776.
Western Massachusetts Really Needs These 25 Fast Food Joints Right Now
In Massachusetts, we all know how important it is to support local restaurants throughout all communities in the Bay State. There are several restaurants that are just so amazing and in all honestly, just irreplaceable! But why not add some more options overall? Let's get a little greedy for just a second...
This Eatery is Now Where to Find the Best Fried Chicken in Massachusetts
No matter where it is in Massachusetts or what time of year it is, we all like to indulge in our favorite comfort foods. And with the 4th of July weekend approaching, perhaps people are looking to fire up the grill. Then again, maybe you can stick with some good fried stuff. Like, some really good fried chicken. That segues perfectly into the fact that recently, there has been a Massachusetts restaurant that is now known for serving the absolute best fried chicken in the state.
Walmart Stores In Mass. Make Major Shopping Change
It's nice to walk into a retailer of any sort and not need a cart. Half the time they seem to be malfunctioning on some level. Whether it's a wheel that is super noisy or a ball bearing frozen up, carts at Walmart can be annoying. Walmart in MA has...
Willie Nelson Announces Last-Minute Concert Cancellation
Willie Nelson has pulled out of his scheduled Tuesday performance on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the latest in a string of cancellations. The country icon was set to appear at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. His team announced the cancellation in a statement and said he would rejoin the tour on July 4 in Camden, New Jersey. His son, Lukas Nelson, will perform in his place.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Heart Postpones All Tour Dates Due to Ann Wilson’s Health Issues
Heart has postponed the remaining dates on their 2024 North American tour following concerns about Ann Wilson's ongoing health issues. The band canceled European tour dates in late May for what was then called a "time-sensitive but routine medical procedure." In a new statement, Wilson and Heart address the specifics...
Rock’s 40 Best Two-Band Careers
Few are the artists who find success in two rock groups. The prospect of starting over is likely quite daunting, particularly if your first band was a wild success. Oftentimes, those who become part of a well-regarded second act eventually end up back in the first one. Expectations come into...
Elvis Presley’s Blue Suede Shoes Sell at Auction
Well, it's one for the money ... Elvis Presley's iconic blue suede shoes have sold at auction for $152,000, the top end of what auction house Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. had expected to fetch for the lot. The shoes were expected to command anywhere between $126,000 and $152,000 when...
A Connecticut Based Store Chain To Close All Locations
Not too long ago, I was actually in this specific store in the Holyoke Mall and wondered why they were having big sales. I thought it was just an inventory blowout sale but it turns out, it was a going out of business sale. According to News8, Bob's Stores which...
2 Mass. Cities Have Trump HQ, Campaign Offices
President Donald Trump is making another bid for the presidency in November. It's unlikely he'll win Massachusetts, but supporters are hopeful. The last time Massachusetts went red in a presidential election was 1984 when Reagan beat Walter Mondale. These 2 Mass. Cities Have Trump Campaign offices. Team Trump has opened...
Another Massachusetts And New York Store Hit With ATM Skimming Device
Federal investigators have charged a Hudson man for using skimming devices to steal credit card information from different store locations in New England and New York. According to CBSNews Boston, skimmers are installed on top of normal credit card terminals. The fakes are designed to look like a normal machine, but with additional electronics to capture data.
Be Careful What You Eat From These Local Massachusetts Locations
This advice is for my fellow Massachusetts friends and neighbors who enjoy the sport of fishing. If you're into it just for fun and you throw back anything you catch, that's fine. However, if you like to feed your family with what you catch, please keep reading. The Massachusetts Department...
America to Release Live LP Featuring George Martin as Conductor
America will release a new live album, America – Live From the Hollywood Bowl 1975, on Sept. 6, featuring conducting by George Martin. Recorded on Aug. 3, 1975, at the famous Los Angeles venue, the concert saw Martin directing a symphony orchestra behind the band. The never-before-heard tapes were recently restored and remastered for the upcoming release, which includes all 20 songs that were performed that evening.
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