Massachusetts
A sweeping gun bill aimed at tightening firearm laws passes in the Massachusetts House
Politics Demonstrators at a pro-gun rally held signs as they made their way to the State House in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 27, 2023. JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press October 18, 2023 | 7:49 PM BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House approved a sweeping gun bill Wednesday aimed at tightening […]
Beyond the Gilded Gate, a Boston Globe Spotlight Report into Massachusetts’ housing crisis
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Live updates: Massachusetts reacts to Israel-Hamas war
Local News Many with Massachusetts ties are feeling the impacts of the war. A crowd of pro-Israel demonstrators react as pro-Palestine demonstrators drive past their rally on the front steps of Cambridge City Hall. Matthew J. Lee / The Boston Globe More than a week after fighters with the militant group Hamas in the Gaza […]
Coming soon: Beyond the Gilded Gate, a Boston Globe Spotlight Report into Massachusetts’ housing crisis
Coming soon:A Boston Globe Spotlight Reportinto the Massachusetts housing crisis Single-family home price index 010x8x6x4x2x12x1980198519901995200020052010201520202023Base 1980 US Massachusetts New York Washington California Hawaii US Massachusetts From 1980, 6x higher From 1980, 11x higher Home prices have risen nationwide, particularly since the pandemic. By one measure, the cost of a home is now six times higher […]
Live Updates: Massachusetts reacts to Israel-Hamas War
World News Many in Massachusetts are feeling the impacts of the war. On the Boston Common Monday, Dr. Johanna Klein of Brookline holds a sign showing friends who were killed in Israel. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Fighters with the militant group Hamas rushed out of the Gaza Strip Saturday, sweeping through Israeli territory in a […]
These are the 7 richest people in Massachusetts, according to Forbes
Business There are seven Bay Staters on the Forbes 400 list this year, and three are part of the Johnson family, whose members founded and run Fidelity Investments. Forbes magazine released its annual list of the 400 richest people in the United States this week, and this year seven of them live in Massachusetts. All […]
A South Shore pumpkin patch was voted the best in Massachusetts
New England Travel You’ll find it in Plympton. Cut pumpkins sit in the field of the back patches. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Pumpkins are a necessity for many fall activities, from baking a delicious pie to carving haunting jack-o-lanterns. According to a recent FamilyDestinationsGuide.com poll, the best pumpkin patch in Massachusetts can be found at Sauchuk’s […]
Massachusetts man indicted on charges of trying to open jet’s door, attacking crew on United flight
Crime In his last court appearance in July, a federal judge ruled that Torres was not competent to stand trial. Francisco Severo Torres is charged with trying to open an emergency door on a flight from Los Angeles to Boston and trying to stab a flight attendant in the neck with a broken metal spoon. […]
Man who was rescued after falling overboard from tanker off Massachusetts has died
Local News By Associated Press September 27, 2023 | 4:12 PM BOSTON (AP) — A man who was rescued by the crew of a commercial fishing boat after he fell overboard from a tanker has died, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said Wednesday. The crew of America pulled the man from the water Tuesday […]
Massachusetts lawmakers unveil sweeping $1 billion tax relief package
Politics Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka, left, and Massachusetts House Speaker Ronald Mariano, both Democrats, unveiled a tax relief package, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at the Statehouse, in Boston. AP Photo/Steve LeBlanc By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press September 26, 2023 BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers unveiled a tax relief package Tuesday aimed at delivering $561 […]