Massachusetts has long ranked among the states with the highest incomes in the nation, but at the town level, family incomes vary sharply. The latest census estimates show that the gap between the ...

A year ago, there were signs that the exodus from Massachusetts to other states was starting to slow down. Maybe we should not have had our hopes up. The US Census Bureau released new estimates ...

S.2246, sponsored by state Sen. Cynthia Creem, is a climate-focused bill that would require MassDOT to set goals for reducing the number of "statewide driving miles." However, legislators say the bill ...

A national security company that held contracts with AFL clubs, retailers, government agencies and universities has collapsed into administration after a string of scandals, placing 1700 jobs at risk ...

The Massachusetts Elections Division announced Thursday that it has certified five questions to advance toward the 2026 state election ballot.The questions are as follows:"An Initiative Petition for a ...

The Massachusetts 250 plate, a blue plate featuring the year “1776” and the number “250,” only became available in May of 2025 yet, as of Nov. 7, has 31,526 active registrations. This puts it just ...

Jon M. Chu is ready to jump back into the world of Crazy Rich Asians as he awaits a go-ahead on production. Following his 2018 feature adaptation of Kevin Kwan‘s book, the director recently shared an ...

55 cities and towns in Massachusetts hold municipal elections in November of each odd-numbered year, according to the Secretary of State’s office. In Massachusetts, you must register to vote, update ...

Massachusetts has unveiled the finalists for the new state seal, flag and motto, after creating a commission to decide on new symbols to represent the state. The Seal, Flag and Motto Advisory ...

The proposed flags, which are still under review, reflect efforts to replace symbols viewed as outdated or offensive, particularly by Indigenous communities. The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto ...

There’s more “Ma” on the way. Blumhouse is developing a sequel to its 2019 revenge thriller, with Octavia Spencer reprising her role as the eponymous killer. The project remains in early stages, with ...

Massachusetts is home to eight sanctuary cities. They have a combined population of one million. Boston is the largest of the sanctuary cities. But at a time when sanctuary cities and states are ...