Mass. health officials report 607 new COVID-19 cases, 61 deaths over 3-day period
Massachusetts health officials on Tuesday reported 607 new COVID-19 cases and 61 additional deaths with a statewide positivity rate of 1.62 percent. Tuesday’s report includedRead More
‘They struggle to keep the price at the pump high enough’: Gas station owners ‘at the mercy’ of oil costs, analyst says
While some Massachusetts officials are calling for an investigation into potential price gouging at the gas pump, an industry analyst said gas stations are actuallyRead More
Up to 4 inches of snow possible for much of Mass. on Wednesday
A winter storm is expected to bring light snow to Massachusetts on Wednesday following a mild stretch of weather. The majority of the Bay StateRead More
Mass. official calls for investigation into possible gas station price gouging: ‘They should have no problem with their books and records being looked at’
As gas prices reach an all-time high in Massachusetts, one of the state’s top officials is calling for an investigation into potential price gouging atRead More
Apple gets low mark in new repairability index
One of the largest sellers of smartphones and laptops ranked at the bottom of a new scorecard analyzing the repairability of their products and whetherRead More
House panel extending outdoor dining in $1.6B proposal
With state tax revenues crushing expectations but geopolitical turmoil creating economic uncertainty, the House on Wednesday will debate a $1.6 billion mid-year spending bill thatRead More
Pregnant school employee files complaint over remote work request
BOSTON (AP) — A middle school counselor and social worker has filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination alleging she was unfairly firedRead More
DA: Man sentenced to state prison for repeatedly sexually abusing young girl in Mattapan
A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to state prison for repeatedly abusing a young girl in Mattapan, officials said. A Suffolk Superior Court judge sentencedRead More
Galvin eyes $5M outlay to prepare for voting
The state’s top elections official has already warned lawmakers that Gov. Charlie Baker’s proposed state spending bill leaves his office “dramatically underfunded,” and now heRead More
Boston named 2nd best city for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
With St. Patricks Day just over a week away, a recent study has found that Boston is among the best cities to celebrate the culturalRead More