Here's a brief history of when Massachusetts became a state. Was Massachusetts the first state? Massachusetts was the sixth state to join the Union. However, Massachusetts is home ...

The University of Massachusetts Amherst has unveiled a new university seal and logo that strays away from its previous state flag-inspired seal which featured controversial imagery of an ...

Bond was set at $2,000 for Marcelo Gomes da Silva, who appeared via video for an immigration court hearing in Chelmsford.

BOSTON - Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency Tuesday, citing an influx of migrants seeking shelter at a time when the cost of housing - already in short supply ...

Six months ago, members of a special commission unanimously agreed that Massachusetts should replace its state seal and motto. Now, time is running out for them to recommend what those replacements ...

Libby thought she found a potential solution nearly a year ago: She applied for state public housing, a type of subsidized housing that’s almost unique to Massachusetts. But she’s heard ...

Massachusetts was one of three states — along with New Jersey and Pennsylvania — to not have an established state poet laureate. More than a dozen municipalities had poet laureates of their ...

Massachusetts' official state drink is cranberry juice Three cranberry cocktails you could make are the Vodka Cranberry, the Cosmopolitan and the Harvest Spice Punch. There are some Massachusetts ...

Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts Friday as the state braces for potentially damaging winds, rains, and floods stirred up by Hurricane Lee, a storm that is running ...

A state of emergency was declared because of devastating flash flooding in Leominster, Massachusetts, on Monday night after rain inundated roads, created sinkholes and damaged homes. Mayor Dean ...

Navigating the complexities of state taxes can be daunting, but understanding Massachusetts' tax landscape is essential for residents and newcomers alike. In this guide, we'll explore key ...

Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency Tuesday over the flood of migrants pouring into her deep blue state and straining emergency resources. Healey urged the ...