Boston, MA|News|
Wu-Tang Clan Coming To Boston As Part Of 'Final Tour'
"Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber" will mark the end of the touring days for the historic Staten Island rappers.
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Across Massachusetts|News|
House Budget Bill Could Slash Medicaid: How MA Delegation Voted
No member of the Massachusetts delegation voted in favor of the budget, which one local official said was a "billionaire-first" plan.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts|News|
Stop & Shop Situation A 'Serious Concern': Massachusetts Treasurer
A strike threat over health insurance and a possible warehouse closing have prompted three state treasurers to send a letter to Stop & Shop.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Academy Charter Expansion Bid Denied Amid City Opposition
Salem city and school officials had campaigned to the state Board of Education to reject the 70-seat expansion proposal.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Schools To Launch American Sign Language Studies Program
Peabody Superintendent Josh Vadala said he will seek to have ASL count as a language course in any future state HS graduation requirements.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers School Committee Approves 3.8 Percent Budget Increase For 2026
Danvers Superintendent Dan Bauer said the budget includes some resource reallocations but no layoffs despite a new teacher contract.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts|News|
Late Night Donut Pop-Up Back Door Launches Boozy Brunch: MA Cheap Eats
Back Door Donuts, known in Boston for slinging fresh-out-of-the-fryer offerings out of Loretta's Last Call, is taking on brunch.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts|News|
Beloved Cakery's Triumphant Return, Stop & Shop Update: MA Food Week
Plus: Provincetown Brewing Company is taking over the Crown & Anchor space, merging two cultural hubs on Cape Cod.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Provincetown Brewing To Relocate, Current Space For Sale
Provincetown Brewing will relocate to the Crown & Anchor space. Management expects it will open on Memorial Day 2025.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
'Reign Of Terror': Violent North Shore Gang Dealt 'Significant Blow'
U.S. Attorney Leah Foley said the Trinitarios gang was responsible for "years of bloodshed, drug trafficking and lawlessness."
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Snowy, Icy Storm Spurs North Shore Sidewalk Clearing Questions
While most Massachusetts cities and towns request residents clear sidewalks and nearby hydrants, only some have local bylaws requiring it.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
For Beverly, Marblehead Students, This Week Is No Vacation
Beverly and Marblehead students are making up days lost to the November teacher strikes during February vacation.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts|News|
More Than 8,000 Across Massachusetts Without Power After Winter Storm
In Connecticut over 15,000 customers also lost electricity, along with 2,794 in Maine, 1,690 in Vermont, NBC Boston reported.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Students Fight For Say In School Flag Policy
Nearly two dozen students spoke to a School Committee subcommittee about the need to allow flags that support marginalized student groups.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Papa Gino’s Offers Heart-Shaped Pizzas For Valentine’s Day
The chain, which has several locations around Massachusetts and New England, is offering uncut pizzas through Saturday.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Teachers Slam Lack Of Property Tax Override Campaign
The MEA said: "Marblehead must face reality when it comes to its costs and revenues."
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts|News|
MA Restaurants Lean Into Romance This Valentine's Day: Cheap Eats
From romantic bar seating to a 12-layer red velvet cake and special jukusei omakase tasting, here's what MA spots are cooking up this year.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
'Enough Is Enough': Swampscott School Budget Battle Brewing
The School Committee voted to endorse a budget increase of 4.79 percent with the town proposing a cap of 3.25 percent.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts|News|
Tom Brady Lookalike Contest + Super Bowl Parties And 20 MA Events
If you're in Boston this weekend and see Tom Brady ... you probably didn't. Here's what to know this Super Bowl weekend in Massachusetts.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Grade 7-12 New High School Building Proposal Shot Down
School Committee members unanimously voted to keep the proposed new high school as a grade 9-12 school and maintain Collins Middle School.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Owl's Survival Fight Spurs Push For Action Against Rodentcides
Salem Wildlife Rescue founder Jess Reese told Patch the owl she found near the downtown post office survived but many are poisoned to death.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Schools Opens Up New Superintendent Search
The Beverly School Committee voted to conduct an external search where internal candidates are also encouraged to apply.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Transgender Debate, Sharp Divisions On Display At Moulton Town Hall
Critics of Moulton's November transgender comments, those supporting immigration crackdowns, led to a lively and contentious Peabody event.
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