New law ending broker fees in Mass. takes effect Aug. 1
Here's what to know about the law ending broker fees for Massachusetts renters.
Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival set to get underway
The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival returns this weekend, and street closures and parking bans begin today.
Protest held as Boston City Council considers driverless cars
A protest was held against Waymo outside Boston's City Hall as lawmakers consider the impacts of driverless cars on city streets.
EEE virus detected in Mass. mosquitoes for first time in 2025
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Massachusetts public schools ranked No. 1 in the country
Once again, Massachusetts public schools have been crowned the best in the country in an annual ranking.
New York is home to America's 2 wealthiest suburbs, ranking finds
There's a new report identifying America's wealthiest suburbs, and a pair of communities outside New York City top the list.
Hammerhead shark sightings are increasing off Massachusetts
Smooth hammerhead sharks are becoming an increasingly popular sight in the waters off Massachusetts.
Cause of Fall River fire narrowed to 2 possibilities
The cause of a deadly fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts has been narrowed to two possibilities.
Zoo visitors stuck in the air after "Sky Ride" malfunctions
Visitors at Southwick's Zoo in Mendon had to be rescued from "Sky Ride" gondolas that were stuck in the air after a malfunction.
Hannaford in Marlboro to be replaced by another supermarket chain
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Flatbed truck crashes into Job Corps Center in Devens; 13 injured
A flatbed truck crashed into a building on the Shriver Job Corps Center campus in Devens, Massachusetts on Monday.
Massive great white shark detected about 50 miles off Nantucket
The largest white shark ever tagged by a research group in the western North Atlantic Ocean recently pinged off Nantucket.
5 of America's wealthiest suburbs are just outside Boston, study finds
Massachusetts is home to some of the richest suburbs in America, according to a new study.
Car drives into campground pool, narrowly missing swimmers
A driver accidentally ended up in a campground pool in Monson, Massachusetts on Sunday, narrowly missing swimmers.
Two dozen beaches closed for swimming in Mass: See the list
Two dozen beaches are closed for swimming in Massachusetts, mostly because of unsafe levels of bacteria in the water.