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If you walk dogs you're expected to pick up after them. Here's why what you do with that waste really does matter.
Phillip Eng, the New Yorker who came out of retirement to fix the MBTA is getting rave reviews.
Sidewalks are an issue throughout Boston, including on one of the city's most well-known streets, despite a multi-million-dollar redesign plan.
Despite revenue from new taxes, a report says there could be a historic fiscal crisis in Massachusetts. So where is the money going?
A new salary transparency law in Massachusetts means big changes if you're looking for a job, or if you want to know if you're underpaid.
A woman who was run over and impaled by an e-bike is on a mission to get them better regulated in Massachusetts.
An expert points to three main factors and explains why the Black women unemployment rate is a warning sign.
Harvard scientist Avi Loeb, who has made headlines for his theories about interstellar objects, says we are "probably not" alone.
In Massachusetts, the state regulates how many school days are in the year, but they leave the start date up to individual districts.
With digital banking so easily available, why are so many new bank branches popping up in Massachusetts?
Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit has become much easier in Massachusetts and it may help the housing crisis.
What are ICE agents legally required to do when they're detaining someone in an immigration raid?
Only 14 states require annual car safety inspections. One is New Hampshire where there's a push to end the process.
Karen Read says speaking out to the media is her version of testifying. Some defense attorneys say it's a bad idea.
What would happen if the U.S. got rid of the penny? It wouldn't be easy because there are 420 billion in circulation.
Why is Massachusetts considered a sanctuary state by some, when the others say it's not?
A Massachusetts sheriff says his jail has seen an increase in ICE detainers placed on inmates.
A Massachusetts farmer explains why eggs are hard to find, but meat is not.
Gas bills in Massachusetts are on the rise. But what exactly goes into your utility bill, and why is your delivery fee so high?
In Massachusetts, about 62% of residents live in a town with fluoridated drinking water.
Self-checkout is supposed to be a cost saver for stores and a time saver for customers. But is it still worth it?
President Trump's executive order to limit "birthright citizenship" was one of the first things he signed in his second term.
A newly paved and painted raised bike lane in Newton has utility poles and big orange construction barrels running right down the middle.
Striking teachers are going without pay, as school committee members say it's illegal to pay an employee who is on strike.
Pet insurance is much more expensive than it used to be. Why? Clear answers are hard to come by.
Dozens of Iranians living in Massachusetts gathered in front of the Boston Public Library on Saturday in solidarity with their loved ones protesting in Iran.
A murder suspect from Maine was arrested on Saturday in New Hampshire after a police chase that began in Massachusetts.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Fans are buzzing in anticipation for the New England Patriots to face the Houston Texans on Sunday. When asked what they would say to the team in a pregame locker-room speech they did not hold back.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
Storms will bring some snow to Massachusetts on Saturday and Sunday, and it could impact the Patriots playoff game.
A murder suspect from Maine was arrested on Saturday in New Hampshire after a police chase that began in Massachusetts.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Dozens of Iranians living in Massachusetts gathered in front of the Boston Public Library on Saturday in solidarity with their loved ones protesting in Iran.
An Abington, Massachusetts man is accused of trying to set the police chief's cruiser on fire Friday morning.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Fans are buzzing in anticipation for the New England Patriots to face the Houston Texans on Sunday. When asked what they would say to the team in a pregame locker-room speech they did not hold back.
The Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Thursday night after raising Zdeno Chara's No. 33 to the rafters.
Anfernee Simons scored 18 of his season-high 39 points in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Miami Heat 119-114.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony at the TD Garden.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.