AT&T: Data Breach Leaked Millions Of Customers' Information Online

by Newton News Editor | Apr 1, 2024 | Newton Patch News

AT&T said that a dataset found on the “dark web” contains information including some Social Security numbers and passcodes for about 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former account holders. The theft of sensitive information...

Just Pick Up Strewn Trash; But, Yes, People Are Slobs [Block Talk]

by Newton News Editor | Mar 31, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Should a 75-year-old with a bad back have to scrape a bundt cake off his driveway in what one reader called society’s “not it” game? Should a 75-year-old with a bad back have to scrape a bundt cake off his driveway in what one reader called society’s “not...

Here's What Massachusetts Booksellers Are Reading In 2024

by Newton News Editor | Mar 31, 2024 | Newton Patch News

We asked seven booksellers what we should read in 2024. This is what they said.

Unemployment Rate Falls In MA As National Rate Remains Low: Feds

by Newton News Editor | Mar 31, 2024 | Newton Patch News

The national unemployment rate increased to 3.9 percent federal data released Friday showed. Here’s what happened in Massachusetts.

‘Is This Real?’ And Other Cries After Catastrophic Bridge Collapse

by Newton News Editor | Mar 31, 2024 | Newton Patch News

A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the span to collapse and presumably killing six construction workers. A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the span to collapse and presumably killing six...

Greater Boston Real Estate Market Bounces Back From Pandemic: Report

by Newton News Editor | Mar 31, 2024 | Newton Patch News

U.S. home prices climbed 6.7 percent from February 2023 to February 2024, similar to the 6.9 percent average annual gain pre-pandemic.

These MA Locals Are Still Dancing In March Madness 2024

by Newton News Editor | Mar 30, 2024 | Newton Patch News

A trio of Bay State locals survived the first two rounds of the 2024 men’s NCAA Tournament. Here’s when they play next.

‘A Ticket For My Luggage,’ Are You Kidding Me? [Flightmares]

by Newton News Editor | Mar 30, 2024 | Newton Patch News

With higher fees to check baggage, airlines should offer lower ticket prices, meals on planes and more legroom, one reader told us.

Dollar Tree Hikes Max Price To $7 Amid Surge In Higher-Income Shoppers

by Newton News Editor | Mar 30, 2024 | Newton Patch News

The news comes after Dollar Tree announced plans to close about 1,000 Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores nationwide.

Total Solar Eclipse: How Much We’ll See In MA, When To See It

by Newton News Editor | Mar 30, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Massachusetts isn’t among the 13 states in the path of totality but should still have a great view. Here’s what to know.