Media August 4, 2024 Massachusetts bill redefining parenthood, stripping away 'mother,' 'father,' could soon be state law The Massachusetts Parentage Act redefines who is considered a parent to expand protections for LGBTQ families. Critics say the bill will hurt children.
Media July 31, 2024 Migrant crisis projected to cost Massachusetts taxpayers $1.8 billion over next two years A report from the Center for Immigration Studies projected that Massachusetts’ officials are going to cost taxpayers $1.8 billion after supporting migrants for two years.
Media July 31, 2024 Massachusetts shelter program that houses migrants has had over 300 'serious incident’ reports this year A Massachusetts migrant family shelter program reported over 300 "serious" incidents this year according to a "very disturbing" new report, something deemed a "huge failure."
Kamala Harris July 31, 2024 Emhoff hobnobs on Nantucket while fishermen reel from wind turbine 'disaster' A New England fishermen's association is calling attention to second gentleman Doug Emhoff's fundraising trip to Nantucket as fishermen deal with the aftermath of a wind turbine disaster.
LIFESTYLE July 30, 2024 Angler arrested after catching 14 oversized fish: 'Caught red-handed' A Massachusetts fisherman reeled in 14 illegally-sized striped bass in New Hampshire, which led to his arrest. A series of reports were made by the fishing community.
Media July 28, 2024 Nearly half a million working-age Massachusetts residents lack English proficiency: report Over 450,000 Massachusetts residents have limited English-language proficiency, a new report finds. The influx of migrants warrants an urgent need to expand access to services.
LIFESTYLE July 22, 2024 Meet the American who popularized Chinese food in the US: immigrant chef Joyce Chen Joyce Chen escaped from Beijing in 1949 ahead of the communist takeover of China. She carved out an unexpected career in the United States by popularizing Chinese food.
LIFESTYLE July 19, 2024 On this day in history, July 19, 1969, former Kennedy aide killed in 'Chappaquiddick incident' Mary Jo Kopechne's drowned body was discovered in Sen. Ted Kennedy's overturned car on this day in history, July 19, 1969. The event became known as the "Chappaquiddick incident."
Massachusetts July 18, 2024 ‘Ruined by negligence’: Dave Portnoy blasts Nantucket wind farm after broken blade shuts down beaches Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy is speaking out after an offshore windmill blade snapped and sent fiberglass shards onto the Nantucket shoreline.
SPORTS July 16, 2024 Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy rescued by Coast Guard off Nantucket coast after losing power Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy will be avoiding the seas for at least a little while after he was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on Monday when his boat lost power in Nantucket.
Massachusetts July 12, 2024 Wealthy Massachusetts family made major money moves days before mansion murder-suicide A life insurance policy intended for a family's teenage daughter was switched shortly before her father shot her, his wife then himself in their Dover, Massachusetts mansion.