MA Renters Are Paying More For An Apartment Than A Year Ago: Report

by Newton News Editor | Apr 21, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Average Massachusetts rent costs are up slightly across the board in 2024. In Boston, median rent costs are higher than all but two metros.

Power Tools On Weekends: Grinding And Buzzing Start At Dawn. What Do You Do? [Block Talk]

by Newton News Editor | Apr 20, 2024 | Newton Patch News

When close neighbors start their circular saws and drills and begin pounding hammers at daybreak, do you fume or admire their ambition?

‘Devil Comet,’ Planets, Meteors And More Reasons To Look Up In MA

by Newton News Editor | Apr 20, 2024 | Newton Patch News

The comet is currently racing toward the sun at about 40,000 mph and will be at its brightest this weekend.

People Left A Jeep Engine, Meditation Crystals, A Flatulence Sensor, More In Uber Cars

by Newton News Editor | Apr 20, 2024 | Newton Patch News

People leave meditation crystals, pet turtles and slabs of meat in Uber cars (those aren’t the weirdest things in the lost-and-found box). People leave meditation crystals, pet turtles and slabs of meat in Uber cars (those aren’t the weirdest things in the...

Are Budget Carriers The 'Greyhound Bus' Of Air Travel Or Worth The Hassle? [Flightmares]

by Newton News Editor | Apr 20, 2024 | Newton Patch News

“I’m fine with no frills and willing to ‘not’ pay for them,” one reader said. Others are glad they can afford to fly on major airlines. “I’m fine with no frills and willing to ‘not’ pay for them,” one reader said. Others are glad they can...

Here's Where 9 MA Cities Rank On List Of Nation's Most Diverse

by Newton News Editor | Apr 20, 2024 | Newton Patch News

A new study compares cities in terms of socioeconomic, religious, cultural, economic, and household diversity.

MA Breweries Host 4/20 Weekend Bashes With Weed, Pickle Inspired Brews

by Newton News Editor | Apr 20, 2024 | Newton Patch News

On Cape Cod and in Greater Boston, breweries are unveiling unique new beers this weekend, but the 4/20 inspiration doesn’t stop there.

From Post Office To Steakhouse, Bad Basil And More: MA Food Week

by Newton News Editor | Apr 19, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Plus: Worcester’s bustling June Street gets a new coffee spot, and a Cap Cod institution won’t reopen this year.

Matt Rife, Bruins And Celtics Playoff Games: MA Weekend Events

by Newton News Editor | Apr 19, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Plus: An annual 4/20 weekend festival at Widowmaker Brewing in Braintree and a spicy pickle beer release party on Cape Cod.

Meteor Showers Return With The Lyrids: When To See Fireballs In MA

by Newton News Editor | Apr 19, 2024 | Newton Patch News

The Lyrid meteor shower produces about 15 or 20 shooting stars an hour, but it historically has produced bright fireballs.