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

Where to see July 4th fireworks around Massachusetts

Get ready to oooh and aaah. With July 4th approaching, fireworks season has arrived, and there’s no shortage of locations (and dates) to catch a dazzling show. Whether you’re headed to the Esplanade on July 4 or looking for a display days earlier and …

Who will be crowned Miss Massachusetts 2025 in Worcester?

Kingston resident Mia Mitchell is competing in the 2025 Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Competition. The competition takes place June 20-21 at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester. The winner receives a $15,000 scholarship and advances to the Miss America …

Massachusetts city weighs banning religious groups from renting school space

Massachusetts Exempts These Items From Sales Tax-Free Weekend

The Christmas shopping season used to begin the day after Thanksgiving and end promptly at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. However, the commercialization of the holiday and the advent of internet shopping changed all that for good. The Christmas shopping season …

Massachusetts’ 18 state-owned highway rest stops are being renovated. Here are some changes readers want to see.

Here are some of the most popular topics and a sampling of reader comments: The most common reader response was seeking better and healthier food options. Suggestions for specific restaurants included Sweetgreen, Shake Shack, Tasty Burger, and Panera. Some …