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These 11 Places In Massachusetts Could Be Ghost Towns By 2100
Just imagine if researchers more than 75 years ago have predicted the Massachusetts we live in today?. Predicting the future is very challenging because you just never know what it will be, but one study is in fact predicting that a number of Massachusetts communities could look like ghost towns by the year 2100.
These Massachusetts Towns Banned Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
The official start to summer is just a few days away and Massachusetts is ready for it!. Massachusetts residents are usually counting down the days until the warm weather hits so we can enjoy our favorite summer activities. From pool parties and beach days to BBQs and water balloon fights, we're always eager to get outside and enjoy it.
REO Speedwagon and Train Kick Off Summer Tour: Set Lists, Videos
REO Speedwagon delivered on their vow to push out of their comfort zone by touring with Train when the bands played the first show of their Summer Road Trip last night (July 8). Kevin Cronin’s band delivered a 12-song set of classics at the Somerset Amphitheater, WI, before Train took...
Popular Retailer Closing Up To 40 Stores Soon–Any In Massachusetts?
The worst thing in the world for us consumers is when a favorite restaurant or retail store that we've had a long history with suddenly closes down. Some of us (myself included) are still dealing with the loss of Papa Ginos on Merrill Road in Pittsfield which closed down a few years back.
New Massive Bob Dylan Set Documents 1974 Tour With the Band
Bob Dylan's historic return to touring in 1974 is being collected in a new massive box set, Bob Dylan - The 1974 Live Recordings. The 27 discs collect 431 tracks, 417 previously unreleased, from Dylan's 1974 tour with the Band. It marked his first extended run of the road since his contentious 1966 tour, also with the Band.
Have Fans Redeemed ‘Van Halen III’ With Their New Version?
Two Van Halen fans have shared their remake of the band's 1998 album Van Halen III in a bid to prove just how great the troubled original record could have been. The duo’s version reduces the 12-track, 65-minute release to a 10-track, 41-minute experience, with each song adjusted to focus on what they believe are its strongest parts, and an alternate track listing.
Small Western Massachusetts City Named 2024’s Best Place to Live in the U.S.
There is a lot to love about living in Massachusetts. From its iconic Cape Cod beaches to the bustling Boston metro area, to the peaceful hills of the Berkshires. Massachusetts truly has something for everyone. Whether you were born and raised in Massachusetts, or are a transplant to the best...
Top 35 Country Rock Songs
Unlike harder-leaning Southern rock, melody-based country rock isn't afraid to occasionally go the peaceful, easy-feeling route. Think Southern rock's jam-based songs rooted in the blues, gospel and R&B vs. the acoustic guitars, banjos and song-oriented tunes of country rock. No doubt it's a fine line - there aren't tracks by...
Josh Homme’s Emergency Surgery Forces QOTSA to Cancel Tour
Queens of the Stone Age have announced that they are canceling the remainder of their July tour dates. A post on the band's social media accounts states that frontman Josh Homme "must return to the United States immediately for emergency surgery." The nature of his injury or ailment is not specified, with the band noting "every effort was made to push through and play for you, but it is no longer an option to continue."
Which Massachusetts City Was Named Rudest Drivers in the State?
Massachusetts residents are known to have some pretty wild reputations, whether it be our rabid sports fans or that sweet accent (which really only a very small percentage of us actually have) nothing quite defines us like our drivers. While New York might have the reputation of being the worst...
Best Massachusetts Waterfall Hikes for Summer Swimming
Folks who live in Massachusetts know there are only a few fleeting months of summer to enjoy, so once they arrive, there is no time to waste. While the warmed months can be enjoyed throughout the state, from sunny rooftops in Boston, to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is no better part of the state to enjoy summer than the beautiful Berkshires.
Statistics Show It’s Illegal To Do These 3 Things In MA
Let's face it: every state has a series of "bizarre" laws that are still in the books. According to DumbLaws.com, these infractions still exist in Massachusetts. Have you broken any lately?. Let's start with the top impediment which makes sense and you should NOT attempt to follow through as it...
6 Massachusetts Towns That Are Considered the Coolest Towns For a Summer Vacation
The temperatures in Massachusetts have definitely heated up as we've just past the holiday weekend! But even as we're in the second week of July, there is still plenty of time for a Summer vacation. With Massachusetts having plenty of popular potential destinations to choose from, we have narrowed the list down to a handful of spots that are now being called the coolest towns in Massachusetts for a Summer vacation.
3 Massachusetts Restaurants Are Among the Absolute Oldest Restaurants in America
Massachusetts has such a wealth of history, that it is home to some of the oldest cities and towns throughout all of America. Therefore, it only makes sense that it's also home to some of the absolute oldest places in the history of the country, too, right? A perfect example is its restaurants. Massachusetts has not just one, not two, but three of the oldest restaurants in America! What's even better is that they also happen to be restaurants you can still visit and enjoy a meal at.
Why Police In Mass. Love Numbers ’98’ & ’99’
I had it good. I was a "99" for a long time. My safe driver insurance plan merit rating in Massachusetts was top notch until I hit black ice back in November and smacked a into a tree. Luckily no one was seriously hurt, but now I pay. When someone...
How Studio Executives ‘Destroyed’ the Blues Brothers Sequel
Making a sequel to the beloved 1980 movie The Blues Brothers after costar John Belushi's death was already going to be a difficult challenge. Director John Landis says movie executives made it impossible by interfering with the script for 1998's Blues Brothers 2000. "I was very pissed off by what...
Popular Retailer Shutting Down 6 Massachusetts Stores
The retail apocalypse continues to rear its ugly head. Over the years many retailers have closed up shop, Massachusetts included, due to changing trends and struggles in the current-day economy. Retailers like Bed, Bath and Beyond, Christmas Tree Shops, and others shut down as their businesses were no longer profitable.
A Walk Through One of the Most Abandoned Malls in Massachusetts
If there's one memory I cherish from my childhood it's going to malls and the whole mall culture and while malls are still around today it just isn't the same as 25-30 years ago. Hanging out with your friends on Friday nights, playing the latest arcade games, seeing the latest movies, and buying the newest music on cassette and CD was a thrill. Things weren't as automatic back then you had to work for the joy which made it all the more exciting.
Duran Duran Announces Fall Tour Dates
Duran Duran has announced tour dates for the fall. The concerts are built around the group's annual Halloween show at New York's Madison Square Garden. The Danse Macabre show will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31. Duran Duran will also play concerts on the East Coast before and after that date.
The Danger Behind REO Speedwagon’s ‘Ridin’ the Storm Out’
REO Speedwagon's "Ridin' the Storm Out" is a song that's been a warhorse staple of the Midwest band's set list for decades. Classic rock fans often key in on the introduction, which sounds like an air raid siren. It's something which REO's Kevin Cronin says accurately reflects the dangerous moment...
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