A coffee-drinking, bike-riding oasis, Northampton combines the charm of a village with big-city culture and natural beauty.

A new report identifies Pittsfield as one of the state’s most reliable “signal cities,” communities where economic changes tend to emerge before spreading across the region.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced $2 million to 59 organizations across Massachusetts to support initiatives and events that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American ...

Dozens of beaches across several states are closed or have health advisories in place due to elevated bacteria levels.

Gov. Maura Healey said her budget office is ready to slash millions in legislative earmarks for local projects, and will seek the extraordinary power to cut spending across all state government.

Massachusetts' 351 cities and towns rely heavily on the state funding formula, called Chapter 90, that has allocated $200 million each year, with the exception of a few one-time increases.

Whether you're planning a peaceful escape in nature or a charming small-town getaway, this historic and picturesque city is ...

Much of the state is experiencing a third day of a heat wave that has already broken records in Boston and Worcester.Boston officially hit the 100-degree mark just before 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, tying ...

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Boston just approved new liquor licenses for 21 new and established restaurants and bars around the city. Here's where you ...

In the state that served as the model for Obamacare, advocates and health care workers fear the Trump administration is dismantling the program piece-by-piece. The massive tax and spending cuts ...

"These projects honor our shared history while telling the stories that have been left untold for too long," Gov. Maura ...