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Denny’s to close 150 restaurants by the end of 2025

There are currently more than a dozen restaurants that operate throughout New England, including four in Massachusetts, two in Rhode Island, and two in New Hampshire.

Get the Facts: Ayotte claims Craig opposed bill stopping NH from becoming sanctuary state

Republican candidate for governor Kelly Ayotte has accused Democratic opponent Joyce Craig of wanting to make New Hampshire a sanctuary state, but is that claim true?

Fire risk elevated across state as large brushfire burns in Connecticut

The National Weather Service said conditions in Massachusetts Thursday would be "favorable for wildfire spread."

Mass. renters can get their eviction records sealed

Starting in May 2025, Massachusetts renters can ask the state to seal their eviction records. Governor Maura Healey signed the law on Aug. 6, but it doesn’t go into effect until next spring. Critics contend it will remove an important tool many landlords use to screen tenants,

Amid soaring housing costs, Massachusetts raises the Homestead Act limit

In August, the Massachusetts Legislature signed the Affordable Homes Act, making a number of updates to the state’s housing laws to accommodate rising home costs, including changes to the Homestead Act.

Longtime transit worker Demetrius Crichlow named new MTA president amid authority’s staff shuffling: ‘Bleeds MTA blue’

Longtime transit worker Demetrius Crichlow was announced as the new president of the MTA on Wednesday morning.

Longtime state Rep. Susan Williams Gifford dies of cancer at age 64

"Susan often said her number one priority as a legislator was 'putting people first' and she excelled at doing that..." said House Minority Leader Bradley Jones Jr.

Some pig! Piglet found abandoned in Framingham, Massachusetts

Framingham, Massachusetts, police are asking for help finding a home for a piglet. Officers found the abandoned piglet on Tuesday after a good Samaritan alerted animal control. Since Framingham Animal Control is not equipped to care for livestock, the piglet will be handed over to the Animal Rescue League of Boston in Dedham.

Falmouth, Massachusetts, crash leaves pedestrian with life-threatening injuries

Police in Falmouth, Massachusetts, are investigating a crash that left a 29-year-old pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.

Massachusetts man charged with murder in connection to Elmira bar shooting

ELMIRA (WBNG) -- A Massachusetts man was arrested on a superior court warrant for murder in connection to a bar shooting in Elmira, authorities announced Wednesday.

Amid soaring housing costs, Mass. raises the Homestead Act limit

Filing under the act limits how much of your home can be attached, seized, or sold to pay your debts (with exceptions).

Caesars Sportsbook Massachusetts (MA): Claim A New-User Promo

Winnings are not guaranteed, and you may lose all of your wagered funds. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER While Massachusetts has one of the strongest sports fandoms in the nation, it was a little late to legalize ...

Massachusetts Voter Guide: Kate Donaghue vs. Boyd Stewart Conklin for state House

Donaghue is reluctant to claim any legislative wins for herself during her first term, explaining that the work of writing, reviewing and passing bills is a team effort. She calls out the legislators in her region for their ability to collaborate and work together to benefit residents of the entire region.

What Percentage Of Startups Fail?

Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) suggests that a fifth of startups fail within their first year, and up to 65% of startups will fail within 10 years of opening for businesses.

This Massachusetts spot is one of the best places in the world to travel in November

Traveling in November? This region of Massachusetts is on the Conde Nast list for best places to visit next month. Here's what to know.

Ocean City girls crew performs well at Head Of The Charles Regatta in Massachusetts

Two Ocean City High School girls crew boats competed at the Head Of The Charles Regatta. The Ocean City women's 17-and-under four boat placed 10th in its division. The Ocean City women's youth four boat placed 49th out of 90 boats.

Several people injured after ‘major crash’ on Mass. Pike in Westborough

At least six people were injured in a crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Westborough early Wednesday morning, according to the town’s fire department.

Massachusetts men sentenced for illegal drug trafficking in Plaistow

Two Massachusetts men have pleaded guilty to illegally trafficking drugs from Puerto Rico to Plaistow. Daniel Alexander Guerrero-Mejia, 21, and German Hernandez-Mendez, 24, were sentenced Tuesday to five to 10 years in prison.

Massachusetts restaurants bring Question 5 debate to the dinner table

Ed Kane, who owns 13 restaurants across Massachusetts, said he polled his roughly 800-person workforce to get their opinions, and more than 90% of them oppose Question 5. He encourages his employees to discuss the issue with customers if they’re so inclined.

Massachusetts parents sue school district over child's AI usage

The 17-year-old student and social studies teacher at odds over the issue both took the stand in federal court Tuesday.

Parents sue Massachusetts school district over son's punishment for using AI

The lawsuit, recently filed in Massachusetts district court, says the Hingham High School senior received detention and a "D" grade on a history project after using artificial intelligence (AI). The student, identified as RNH, and a classmate used AI during the outline and research portions of their project, according to the lawsuit.

Residents expect another tight presidential race in some Massachusetts communities

Recent polling suggests that Vice President Kamala Harris will win Massachusetts, continuing a decadeslong streak of Democrats winning the state, but there are several communities across the state where past elections more closely resemble the neck-and-neck nature of national polling.

Moral argument for affordable housing in CT ineffective, Democrats say. Resident says local zoning immoral

The character of many of the towns in the state of Connecticut that we’re asked to respect was based off the housing segregation of my grandparents and my parents,” said Ivelisse Correa.

Massachusetts investing in commuter rail to relieve traffic congestion

Our roads are at a standstill,” the state’s transportation secretary said at a conference last week, detailing how the state is making passenger rail a priority.

WalletHub names top NY colleges and universities for 2025. See the list

These New York universities and colleges are some of the best in the U.S., according to a new study released by WalletHub.

'A violation on so many levels': Political yard signs set on fire outside Sterling home

STERLING — Three yard signs supporting federal Democratic candidates were lit on fire outside a Sterling home Thursday and the vandalism has drawn condemnation. "It was a violation on so many levels," Blaine Bershad, the homeowner, said Tuesday.

MIAA Power Rankings: See where boys soccer programs stand as of Oct. 22

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association released updated boys soccer power rankings for the fall season on Tuesday.

Massachusetts dedicates millions to address long waits for wheelchair repairs

State officials hope financial rewards for quicker fixes will spur investment in wheelchair repair operations.

Gary Gensler's Contentious Reign Over Crypto Approaches Its Twilight

The U.S. SEC chair has arguably been the individual with the greatest influence over the direction of America's crypto policies, but his days atop the agency are numbered.

New campus protest rules spur an outcry from college faculty

Last spring, pro-Palestinian tent encampments crowded schools and disrupted commencement plans, drawing accusations of antisemitism and prompting new limits.

MIT engineers create solar-powered desalination system producing 5,000 liters of water daily

Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a new desalination system that harnesses the sun's power without requiring backup batteries.

Search for Massachusetts man accused of killing wife continues one year later

(WJAR) — It's been one year since a mother of four was found dead in her Gardner, Massachusetts, home. Police said Breanne Pennington was shot and killed by her husband, Aaron Pennington, who has been on the run ever since.

Car wash company launching pumpkin spice-scented car wash in New Hampshire

ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers is launching the first-ever pumpkin-spice scented car wash in New England on Tuesday at its location in Salem. Customers can add UltraShine with pumpkin spice for $5 through Nov. 30. To enjoy the full pumpkin spice aroma, ScrubaDub recommends that customers turn on their heat or air conditioning during the wash.

Massachusetts delays compliance with California heavy-duty truck law

SACRAMENTO, California — Massachusetts is joining Oregon in delaying its compliance with California’s clean-engine rules for heavy-duty trucks, Massachusetts’ air regulator announced Friday.

Massachusetts voters could legalize psychedelics next month. What then?

If Question 4 is approved at the ballot box, advocates say it could help ease the mental health crisis. Opponents, meanwhile, worry about how such substances would be regulated.

Here’s how Harris’s, Trump’s housing plans could affect Massachusetts

As November draws near, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered two different pathways to address the issue of housing in the United States.

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