Susan Murray named 2025 Commonwealth Heroine by Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women

Susan Murray, a resident of Dartmouth and member of the Board of Health, has been named a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, an honor recognizing women who make a impact in their communities through quiet, …

Massachusetts Sheriff Warning Residents of Latest Phone Scam

One Western Massachusetts Sheriff's Department is warning people about the latest scam targeting local residents. Massachusetts is full of a lot of really good people, unfortunately, there are still some bad ones out there as well. In an age where …

Here's when social cannabis license rules could be finalized in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission's plan for launching establishments where adults could use legal cannabis in a social setting is on track to be finalized by the end of next month, but the commission chairman stressed Tuesday that none of …

Massachusetts Lawmakers to Consider Online Casino Legalization on June 23

Written by Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev is a gambling news writer with several years of experience in the iGaming industry. He started creating promotional content but soon found he loved reporting on the industry itself. Since then, he’ …

Mandatory Inspections in Massachusetts Real Estate – A Win for Buyers or Inspectors?

Massachusetts rolled out new real estate regulations, and things are changing—fast. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home here, you’ll want to pay attention. These rules aim to protect homebuyers. But not everyone’s thrilled. Critics say it’s taking away …

Whistleblower Urges Audit of Massachusetts Migrant Welcome Mat

Now that the money trail between USAID, NGOs, and the illegal alien pipeline into the United States has been sketched in to a revealing degree, the next logical step is to track the welcoming committees set up by Democratic mayors and governors in their …

GBH Daily: Hunger in Massachusetts

This is a web edition of GBH Daily, a weekday newsletter bringing you local stories you can trust so you can stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. Sign up here! ☔Cloudy, muggy, and hot, with some morning showers and highs in the 80s. Sunset is at 8:24 …

ICE agents are concealing their identities as they detain people in Massachusetts. Can they do that?

With US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ratcheting up operations in Massachusetts and nationwide, agents concealing their identities raises a simple legal question: Can they do that? The short answer: Depends on whom you ask. Jen Bade, a Brookline …

Food insecurity in Massachusetts reaches 37%, affecting 2 million adults

More than 2 million adults across Massachusetts, representing over one-third of households, are unable to afford enough food or are uncertain where their next meal will come from, according to a study released Tuesday. The report paints a dire picture of …

Karen Read supporters rally outside Massachusetts courthouse as jury deliberates