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Local hike on Springfield hotels ups rate to second highest in state
1+ hour ago (585+ words) (The Center Square) – A new tax set to be imposed will soon make hotel rooms in Springfield the second-most taxed in the state, behind the city of Chicago. Debate over the new tax saw economic development pit against a burden…...
20-year-old Haitian immigrant dies by suicide in Springfield; family blames deportation fears
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (116+ words) A 20-year-old Haitian immigrant living in Springfield, Ohio, died Monday after his family says he stepped into traffic on a busy highway in what they allege was suicide. His family says Pierre Damas Bel had been struggling emotionally in recent…...
Massachusetts U.S. House District 8 Democratic primary election results 2026 - The Boston Globe
9+ hour, 37+ min ago (36+ words) Massachusetts U.S. House District 8 Democratic primary election results. See the latest election results from the Associated Press for the race for the 2026 Massachusetts U.S... 2026 Massachusetts U.S. House District 8 Democratic primary election results...
Title Town Takes: The Red Sox have had surprising success — will the Celtics surprise us too?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (638+ words) To say the Red Sox have had a rollercoaster of a season is an understatement. This Boston team has reached all-time franchise lows and highs within a matter of months. Given the Sox’s shaky performance in May, their excellence this…...
Massachusetts launches ‘Bet on Respect’ initiative to curb athlete abuse
12+ hour ago (260+ words) The Massachusetts Gaming Commission launched the Bet on Respect initiative to curb abuse of athletes by allowing reports of threatening or hateful behavior from bettors, which could lead to offenders being banned from legal sports betting in the state. Massachusetts…...
Study finds Massachusetts second-most expensive state for commuting
10+ hour, 35+ min ago (113+ words) A new study found that Massachusetts is the second-most expensive state for commuting. Massachusetts commuters spend an average of $9,010 a year on unpaid travel, according to Opus Virtual Offices. The study looked at U.S. Census Bureau data. The study compared average…...
Boston leaders advocate to extend nightlife hours as ‘Fun Agenda’ faces delay in the legislature
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (975+ words) Boston city leaders are pushing to extend the city’s nightlife hours after a summer pilot program boosted revenue for businesses and attracted visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Restaurants and bars were allowed to apply for a 3 a.m. closing time…...
Bicyclist injured in crash on Liberty Street in Springfield
11+ hour, 35+ min ago (40+ words) A bicyclist was taken to the hospital after colliding with a van on Liberty Street in Springfield early Wednesday morning. A bicyclist was taken to the hospital after colliding with a van on Liberty Street in Springfield early Wednesday morning....
Springfield Area Arts Council hires new Program Director
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (381+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Springfield Area Arts Council has hired Andrew Schneider as program director, effective September 1, 2026, bringing together his experience as an entrepreneur, creative practitioner, community arts leader and statewide policy advocate. As SAAC’s program director, Schneider will take…...
Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Middlesex Democratic primary election results 2026 - The Boston Globe
14+ hour, 6+ min ago (40+ words) The Globe is tracking the results from the 2026 Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Middlesex Democratic primary. Follow along with the live results from the Associated Press, which update every 15... 2026 Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Middlesex Democratic primary election results...