Local groups report major spike in ICE detentions around Massachusetts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is detaining and arresting people in the Boston area in far greater numbers this past week, local watchdogs and community groups tell GBH News. ICE detentions ranging from Worcester, Framingham, Waltham, Boston and …

'I’m in gagaga land': Massachusetts Catholics react to Pope Leo XIV

Paragon’s Reel Media Acquires WISE Risk of Massachusetts

Connecticut-based Paragon Insurance Holdings announced that its specialty media and contingency platform, Reel Media Insurance Services, has acquired WISE Risk, a wholesaler for event-driven and specialty insurance products. WISE Risk, based in Needham, …

Penn State basketball adds again to 2025 recruiting class with Massachusetts guard

After a ton of roster movement, Penn State’s 2025-26 group is starting to come into focus — and it’ll be a young core. Mike Rhoades received a commitment from Massachusetts guard Reggie Grodin on Wednesday evening, bringing Penn State’s 2025 recruiting …

Fanatics Advances Toward Full Five-Year License in Massachusetts

Written by Raz Raz With 10+ years in tech, crypto, gaming, and finance, Raz has written across a multitude of platforms, covering both crypto and gambling news. He specializes in content on iGaming, sports betting, and crypto trends, particularly... Read …

Massachusetts Folks Could Get a Better Deal on This Item in Late Summer

Massachusetts residents will be observing Memorial Day in a few weeks. On May 26, there will be parades, moments of silence, cemetery visits, placing flags on graves and more. The holiday is also recognized by many as the unofficial start of summer. Many …

Longest Road in America Starts (or Ends) in Massachusetts

If you think about it, of course, the longest highway in the United States is going to be coast to coast. And with so many coastal states, it's pretty cool that Boston, Massachusetts, is where it begins or ends, depending on your drive. For us New …

Man swept up by ICE agents at Massachusetts gas station, his girlfriend says

By Sera Congi Click here for updates on this story     FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Federal immigration officers detained a man at a Massachusetts gas station this week, even though his girlfriend believes they were looking for someone else. Daniel …

Popular Eatery Makes Big Splash In It's Return To Massachusetts

Big news, Massachusetts residents! A once-popular restaurant chain has made a big return to where they first began over 55 years ago--in Massachusetts! I actually did a post on this a few months ago, but since it's still trending on social media, I …

7 Meats That Are Illegal To Eat In Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, is it referred to as a barbecue or a cookout? Either way, it's always a delightful outdoor gathering when the weather warms up, especially with Memorial Day weekend approaching this month. No offense to my vegan friends, but I believe …