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#1 and #2 Wealthiest Suburbs in America Are Located in New York
New York State is a great place to live. While its New England neighbors often get attention for their great quality of life, New York has a ton to offer its residents. From its rich history, natural beauty, and diverse culture, there is something for everyone. It likely won't come...
2 Massachusetts Hospitals Are On Top 20 List Of America’s Best
Let's be honest, Berkshire County. We the people simply don't like going to hospitals, but isn't it nice to know that if we have to go, Massachusetts is stocked with some of the best?. Recently, U.S. News & World Report published a ranking of the best hospitals in the country...
The Best School In Massachusetts Is The Oldest In America
Before you know it, class will be back in session. As you know anything Classic or Historical you will usually find here in the Baystate. We have the oldest bars, oldest restaurants, and even the oldest houses. We do have some rather historic schools as well that are ether torn...
The #1 Scenic Drive In Massachusetts
A trip to the eastern part of Massachusetts to see my family is always preceded by a conversation about which route we are gonna take to get there. Shall we take the boring Massachusetts Turnpike so we can get there thirty minutes faster, or shall we take Rte. 2?. Rte....
This Massachusetts Beach Town Is Perfect For A Day-Trip
We have a lot of towns in the state of Massachusetts. Some we call home and people especially my age who are not a fan of small towns because they claim there is nothing to do and they're "boring." I totally understand, growing up in Adams for 20-plus years. But...
Faces Announce Release of Their Complete BBC Recordings
A new box set will collect all of Faces' BBC Recordings from the early '70s. The eight CD and one Blu-ray box, Faces at the BBC — Complete BBC Concert & Session Recordings 1970-1973, includes the band’s surviving BBC Recordings, more than 80 tracks with most of them previously unreleased. The Blu-ray features newly restored footage from April 1972. (One BBC session of three songs is still missing.)
Berkshire Humane Society Pet of the Week: Meet Goodrich
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 Goodrich, a handsome 5-year-old American bulldog, who arrived at...
Phil Manzanera Confirms Roxy Music Won’t Play Live Again
Roxy Music has played their last concerts, according to Phil Manzanera. "It was a good time" to say goodbye, he tells UCR. "We might bring out a recording of that tour. I don’t think we’ll do any more live gigs, ever. I think that was it." When they...
Elvis Costello and Daryl Hall at Radio City: Review and Set List
Elvis Costello and Daryl Hall's joint tour came to New York City on Tuesday night, specifically to the showplace of the nation, Radio City Music Hall. For those scratching their heads after hearing those two names together — this writer included when she initially heard it several months ago — there is a history. Four decades ago, Hall contributed harmony vocals to one of Costello's albums, 1984's Goodbye Cruel World, on a song called "The Only Flame in Town." (Hall also appeared in the accompanying music video. From Costello's album liner notes: "Naturally, my romantic rival was Daryl, but my only real humiliation was in having a Columbia promotion woman hector the makeup girl: 'Make him look handsome,' while a very hungover Daryl sat in the next chair looking like a movie star. His hair was perfect.")
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
One of the World’s Best Nude Beaches is Located in Massachusetts
The summer is finally officially here and Massachusetts residents are ramping up for the vacation season and planning their summer getaways. The majority of folks in the U.S. start to plan their summer vacations in the months of February, March, and April and many of those folks are heading to Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Popular Massachusetts Beach Closing to Avoid a “Catastrophic Event”
Massachusetts is a fantastic place to live and visit. From picturesque Cape Cod beaches to the iconic Boston skyline and west to the beautiful mountains of the Berkshires, Massachusetts truly has something for everyone. While Massachusetts is one of the most populated states in the U.S. it also sees a...
This Distinctive Eatery is Known As the ‘Most Beautiful Restaurant’ in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has such an absurdly large variety of restaurants when it comes to the food, it's almost tough to keep up. However, the food is not always the only reason why any particular joint makes a name for itself. Any restaurant can also make a stark impression with its atmosphere and aesthetics. Now, there is a spot in the Bay State that has been named the most beautiful restaurant in Massachusetts.
2 Massachusetts Towns Are Among Best New England Towns to Live In Right Now
There are a lot of reasons why pretty much anyone would want to live in New England. Of course, at the heart of the New England region is Massachusetts. If you're already here, you likely know there are tons of amazing attractions throughout the state! Not only that, but there's such a rich history throughout the state that adds to it all. Sure, it's a great vacation destination, but as of right now, there's at least two towns here that have been labeled as the best places to live in New England.
When Will MA Get It’s First Snowfall?
Let's face it; With all this "uncomfortable" summer like weather, winter enthusiasts would like to fast forward to the day we'll be getting our dose of the white stuff. Yes, it will snow again in Massachusetts as some parts of the Commonwealth will receive a healthy dose and we can attest to that here in the beautiful Berkshires. How is this determined? It all depends upon your proximity to the ocean and the storm track during the winter.
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
License Law Changes For Mass. Residents Over 75
Are older drivers responsible for more motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts? The state of Massachusetts says no. Statistics tell us that the crash rate for older drivers is relatively low due to the fact that most older drivers tend to self-regulate by taking simple but important precautions. -mass.gov. I bet...
Your License Plate Might Be Illegal In Massachusetts
When you go to register a vehicle, we all know we are assigned license plates with a specific license plate number that cannot be used more than once. But recently, there's been an ongoing issue across the Baystate regarding license plates that's causing headaches for drivers. What is the ongoing...
Massachusetts Born & Bred Hollywood Heavyweights
I always get a tremendous kick when I find out one of my favorite celebs is from Massachusetts, don't you? I can't explain it. I just think it's very cool. I almost get the feeling that I'm somehow closer to these people because their hometowns are in my state, you know?
Mass. Lock Law Protects Renters
Can you landlord just bust into your Massachusetts dwelling? Whether it's an apartment, duplex, condo, or house, they do have the right to enter their property. Do they always? Absolutely not. Listeners of "Slater & Marjo In The Morning" may have heard the real estate guys on Friday talk about...
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