‘A tragedy': Massachusetts transportation leader reacts to escalator death
MBTA GM Phil Eng spoke about the death of Steven McCluskey, who was caught in an escalator in Somerville, Mass.
May 17, 2026Open source
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Urban Integration of a Fire Station: Redefining Civic Infrastructure
Justin Crane explains why the Somerville, MA, Fire Department
May 8, 2026Open source
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Portuguese immigrants, long settled in Mass., say the 'American Dream' is being tested
Massachusetts is home to more than 1.3 million immigrants. Many have lived and worked here for decades, and roughly half are U.S. citizens. Some voted for Pr...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
State: Leave fireworks to the professionals
STOW— Fires, explosions, and serious injuries related to illegal fireworks spike each summer in Massachusetts, and fire service leaders are hoping to rever...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Rape survivor applauds Massachusetts rape prosecution law change
Massachusetts lawmakers approved ending the statute of limitations for rape cases with DNA evidence. Gov. Maura Healey is expected to sign the measure.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Massachusetts set to remove DNA time limit for rape prosecutions
Massachusetts is set to eliminate the statute of limitations for rape cases with DNA evidence after years of advocacy by survivors.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
How to keep pets safe ahead of hot holiday weekend
Experts say pets should stay cool, hydrated and indoors as Massachusetts faces dangerous holiday heat and fireworks.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
HVAC repair calls spike in extreme heat: Pro tips to keep your AC running
With temperatures in the triple-digits, there has been a surge in air conditioning repair calls in Massachusetts, Akian Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Karen Read case: 69% of Massachusetts residents believe police concealed evidence, poll says
Karen Read, acquitted last summer of the murder of John O’Keefe, is not only winning in the courtroom but also in the court of public opinion, especially w...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Massachusetts Set to Extend Statute of Limitations for Rape Cases With DNA Evidence
Following reporting by WBUR and ProPublica, Gov. Maura Healey has pledged to sign a bill into law ensuring that Massachusetts will no longer have one of the...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Massachusetts city imposes curfew ahead of historic World Cup match
Brockton, Massachusetts, imposed a curfew and alcohol restrictions before the Cape Verde vs. Argentina FIFA World Cup match after previous celebrations turne...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
As I See It: Reconfiguring Oregon's tax structure vital
Shotlist Washington D.C., USA - March 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. White House, U.S. flag, traffic 2. Traffic Massachusetts, USA - Recent (CGT...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
U.S. Marshals in Massachusetts apprehend 110 fugitives in ‘Operation 250th’
The U.S. Marshals in Massachusetts have made a big dent in their goal to arrest more than 250 fugitives in honor of America’s 250th birthday.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Massachusetts teachers who have sex with students under 18 could face charges after state budget passes
Massachusetts teachers who have sex with 16- and 17-year-old students could face criminal charges after the Legislature closed the "age of consent loophole"...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Building a culture of inclusion: Plainfield master carpenter leads hands-on tiny house workshops
Sarah “Sadie” Stull is full of surprises. Slight in stature and remarkably strong, Stull has homesteaded in western Massachusetts for decades, but was bo...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Drafting the past: Memorial Hall Museum taps into the liquid history of Massachusetts
Looking ahead to the nation’s looming 250th anniversary, Memorial Hall Museum curator Ray Radigan was looking for an unexpected window into the state’s h...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Want a home older than the United States? This historic Lanesborough farm is for sale
Constitution Hill got its name after Jonathan Smith lit a bonfire on the then unnamed hill to celebrate Massachusetts
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Man charged in death of Pa. state trooper in Schuylkill County held on $700,000 bail
A Massachusetts man was jailed Wednesday evening after state troopers say he was driving the tractor-trailer that struck and killed Pennsylvania State Troope...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
The Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade actually makes sense
LinkBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics celebrates a basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter in Game...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Brockton issues curfew for next Cape Verde World Cup game Brockton is tightening security for the next Cape...
Brockton is tightening security for the next Cape Verde World Cup game after violent celebrations in the Massachusetts city during the opening games of the t...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Massachusetts police crack down on illegally fishing for striped bass, make several arrests
Massachusetts police are cracking down on people illegally fishing for striped bass, as officers make several arrests so far this season.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Massachusetts man drowns at Nantasket Beach, DA says
A 76-year-old man drowned at Nantasket Beach in Hull Wednesday night, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Somerville is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Region: Massachusetts
ZIP Codes
02143, 02144, 02145
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Rape survivor applauds Massachusetts rape prosecution law change
Massachusetts lawmakers approved ending the statute of limitations for rape cases with DNA evidence. Gov. Maura Healey is expected to sign the measure.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Massachusetts set to remove DNA time limit for rape prosecutions
Massachusetts is set to eliminate the statute of limitations for rape cases with DNA evidence after years of advocacy by survivors.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
How to keep pets safe ahead of hot holiday weekend
Experts say pets should stay cool, hydrated and indoors as Massachusetts faces dangerous holiday heat and fireworks.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
HVAC repair calls spike in extreme heat: Pro tips to keep your AC running
With temperatures in the triple-digits, there has been a surge in air conditioning repair calls in Massachusetts, Akian Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Karen Read case: 69% of Massachusetts residents believe police concealed evidence, poll says
Karen Read, acquitted last summer of the murder of John O’Keefe, is not only winning in the courtroom but also in the court of public opinion, especially w...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Massachusetts Set to Extend Statute of Limitations for Rape Cases With DNA Evidence
Following reporting by WBUR and ProPublica, Gov. Maura Healey has pledged to sign a bill into law ensuring that Massachusetts will no longer have one of the...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Massachusetts city imposes curfew ahead of historic World Cup match
Brockton, Massachusetts, imposed a curfew and alcohol restrictions before the Cape Verde vs. Argentina FIFA World Cup match after previous celebrations turne...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
As I See It: Reconfiguring Oregon's tax structure vital
Shotlist Washington D.C., USA - March 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. White House, U.S. flag, traffic 2. Traffic Massachusetts, USA - Recent (CGT...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
U.S. Marshals in Massachusetts apprehend 110 fugitives in ‘Operation 250th’
The U.S. Marshals in Massachusetts have made a big dent in their goal to arrest more than 250 fugitives in honor of America’s 250th birthday.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Middlesex County
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