Making too much money for public assistance, not enough to make ends meet
The benefits cliff effect happens when families’ income increases enough that they lose their eligibility for public benefits, but can’t afford those needs on their own
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Which of Greater Boston's restaurants have a shot at a Michelin star?
With Michelin’s announcement that it’s bringing it’s prestigious restaurant guide to Greater Boston — many are wondering which of the city’s dining hotspots will get the honor of a Michelin star.
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Live updates: C's host Knicks in do-or-die Game 5 at TD Garden
The Jayson Tatum-less Celtics hope to stay alive when they host the Knicks in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series Wednesday night.
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Tatum posts first message on Instagram after Achilles injury
Celtics star Jayson Tatum had successful Achilles surgery on Tuesday, and on Wednesday he reacted publicly for the first time since the injury.
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When will Tatum return from Achilles injury? How NBA players fared in rehab
What’s next for Jayson Tatum? We look at six NBA players who suffered similar Achilles injuries, how much time they missed and their post-injury stats.
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Multiple chances for rain, severe thunderstorms possible this weekend
Each day this week, keep the umbrella handy. But don’t worry, you won’t need it at all times. Clouds continue to build Wednesday afternoon, with spotty showers favoring central Massachusetts. Most of the area will stay mainly dry and cloudy, but don’t be surprised if a quick moving shower moves in overnight. Some spots may even he... -
Want to attend the World Cup in Boston? Luxury packages start at $5.3K
Luxury hospitality packages for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have gone on sale, and packages for access to some of the seven matches in Massachusetts start at $5,300. More extensive packages top out at $26,700.
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Pair behind 2 well-known Boston eateries opening new restaurant in Seaport District
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] It looks like a brand new Mexican restaurant is on its way to the Boston waterfront. According to multiple sources (including a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page from a few weeks ago), Tacos El Chikis is planning to open in the city’s Seapo... -
Suspect who fled traffic stop in Malden arrested, police say
Police say a suspect who fled a traffic stop in Malden, Massachusetts, earlier Wednesday has now been arrested. Malden police said just before noon that there was an increased police presence and helicopter activity in the area of Mountain Avenue due to an individual who failed to stop for an officer and fled on foot after exiting their vehicle. Th... -
Gov. Healey announces executive branch hiring freeze amid financial uncertainty
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is implementing a hiring freeze across the executive branch due to “widespread economic uncertainty at the national level” and a tightening budget outlook for the fiscal year ahead. She announced the hiring freeze Wednesday morning, and said it will take effect May 27. She said it is a proactive step bein... -
Man critically injured in Dartmouth motorcycle crash
A man was seriously injured in a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle Tuesday in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, police say.
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Boston police seek man missing since February
Boston police are seeking the public’s help locating a 31-year-old man who has been missing more than two months. Alex Morreale, of Dorchester, was last heard from on Monday, Feb. 24, according to police. He has a last known address in the area of Virginia Street in Dorchester and is believed to be in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and̷... -
Live updates: Tracking Patriots schedule leaks as game details are revealed
Here’s our tracker of the Patriots’ 2025 schedule leaks to date ahead of Wednesday’s official announcement of dates and times for every game.
