SJC appears skeptical of Marshfield's claim that MBTA Act is an unfunded mandate
The town is appealing a ruling from a lower court regarding the state's 2021 housing law.
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As SNAP benefits stalled, a Massachusetts teen stepped up with a digital lifeline: MySnapMap
17-year-old Sami Juma created an online tool to help families locate local food assistance. Even with the shutdown ending, he says the need isn't going away. -
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USDA worker appeals firing for talking to press about food assistance during shutdown
Ellen Mei is challenging a termination she says violates her First Amendment rights. -
New research shows there’s no affordable municipalities left in Rhode Island
Our regional news roundtable breaks down the latest headlines from Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Cape Cod and the Islands. -
Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city's heart on social media
Spotted along the Charles River in Boston multiple times this week, the spotted alligator has been rescued and delivered to safety. -
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Making a statement, MIT's football team dons extra head padding for safety
The team mandated Guardian Caps this year both in practices and games. -
Federal workers in Boston and beyond reckon with shutdown’s end
The majority of 25,000 federal workers in Massachusetts went without pay for weeks.
