11 Facts About Massachusetts That Most Locals Don’t Know About
Massachusetts may be known for clam chowder, championship sports teams, and drivers who treat blinkers as optional, but the Bay State is full of deep-cut secrets. Even lifelong residents who’ve survived endless winters and Red Line delays don’t know half of the wild history and scientific breakthroughs that happened...
‘Disturbing and Sad’: Healey Criticizes False Vaccine-Autism Link on CDC Website – A Contentious...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on ‘Disturbing and sad': Healey blasts change to CDC website falsely linking vaccines, autism.
Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association expresses concern over bill that will raise the age...
BOSTON, MA – A hearing was held last week on a Massachusetts bill that would increase the age in the juvenile court, and a law enforcement group is expressing their thoughts on the legislation. The Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association has submitted testimony opposing House Bill 1923, which would...
What Motivates the Push to Recriminalize Cannabis?
The question of what is driving the efforts to make cannabis illegal again has been a topic of intense discussion. This comes after an individual shared their experience with cannabis, stating that in their opinion, it was not worse than alcohol. This sparked a debate, with many people sharing their thoughts on the...
Student and Teacher Absences Rise in Massachusetts
Massachusetts DESE reports chronic absenteeism among students and teachers, with some districts missing up to 17 days per year during 2024-25.
A ‘main attraction’: Mass. State Police horse dies after two-year career
The Massachusetts State Police is mourning the loss of Jay, the Percheron horse, who was a member of its mounted unit. The 12½-year-old horse died from cancer complications on Nov. 19, the State Police Department wrote on Facebook. “Jay was always a main attraction wherever he went,” the post...
If You Could Improve Our State by Changing One Thing, What Would It Be?
In a recent social media discussion, the question was posed: "If you could change one thing about our state, what would it be?" The responses were varied, with citizens expressing their concerns and suggesting improvements on a range of issues, from public transportation to healthcare accessibility and infrastructure.
Parking peeves: Is it better to pull in or back into a space? Mass....
Somewhere over the past few years, the trend of backing into parking spots has become a trend. We call them “backerinners.”
New Poll Shows 63% of Massachusetts Voters Want Rent Control in 2026
House Speaker Ron Mariano on Monday pointed to voter disapproval of rent control in 1994, but poll results released Tuesday morning highlight support for the proposal in 2025. The Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll released Tuesday showed 62.6% of Massachusetts residents support a ballot question that would cap...
Massachusetts Lawmakers Take a Six-Week Paid Holiday Vacation
Massachusetts lawmakers head into a long holiday break, leaving major legislation, public policy reforms, and Beacon Hill accountability questions unresolved.
