Massachusetts has a lot of Irish Americans, but it's not the most Irish state. Here's how many Irish people live here.

As St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, many across the state will be celebrating, but how Irish is Massachusetts? U.S. News & World Report states that approximately 162 million Americans, which is more ...

On-again, off-again tariffs and stop-and-start federal grants are quickly taking their toll on the regional economy.

The study examined violent crimes across all 50 states to determine which states are the safest in the country. Here's how ...

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including more federal layoffs and ...

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen was the latest to reveal she would not seek reelection on the heels of similar announcements from Sens. Gary Peters and Tina Smith.

A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration’s sweeping layoffs across the Education Department, saying it amounts to an illegal dismantling of an agency created by ...

From Salem Horror Fest to Independent Film Festival Boston, WBUR film critic Erin Trahan rounds up 12 ways to connect to community through cinema this spring.

This year, portions of 13 states may be impacted by Brood XIV, the second-largest periodical brood of cicadas, according to the University of Connecticut.

Republicans are promoting private school choice, while Democrats are discussing K-12 funding increases. Most governors, however, are dodging the question of how to boost student achievement through ...

Discover the impact of forever chemicals on groundwater in the United States and the health risks associated with PFAS exposure.