Somerville Patch

12/04/2025

Beginning on May 17, those 18 or older will need a REAL ID or other identification accepted by the TSA to fly even within the country as well as enter many government buildings.

As of January 2024, only about 56 percent of people in the U.S. had driver's licenses and ID cards that are REAL ID-compliant.​

12/04/2025

The quarterly update added two new restaurants to the list for 2025, which includes Back Bay's La Padrona and Quincy Vietnamese restaurant Lê Madeline​.

The publication has released its guide to the best restaurants in and around the city. Here's what to know.

11/04/2025

According to the hospital’s President and Chief Operating Officer Ellen Moloney, the investigation included a review of air and water quality, and testing for potential radiation, chemical or pharmaceutical exposures.

The hospital conducted an investigation after five nurses were found to have brain tumors.

11/04/2025

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11/04/2025

First Barnstable District Rep. Christopher Flanagan was indicted on five counts of wire fraud and one count of records falsification.

10/04/2025

Check out the latest winner in a Mass Lottery game and find out where the lucky ticket was sold.

10/04/2025

Unfathomable.

Patch spoke with Christian Dougan, whose wife and four children were killed in a fiery car crash along I-95 in GA as they were headed to FL.

10/04/2025

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09/04/2025

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09/04/2025

There's a deadline to file claims.

Lawsuit alleged fuel pumps on some vehicles disintegrated, sending metal shards into the fuel system, causing "catastrophic engine failure."

08/04/2025

The combined value of all of the vehicles damaged "is in excess of $500,000," according to police.

Peabody police said the Saugus man is accused of 11 counts of defacing property to vehicles with a combined value of more than $500,000.

08/04/2025

The products were distributed locally.

Hot sauce products shipped to 10 states have been recalled due to mislabeling concerns that could cause serious allergic reactions for some.

07/04/2025

"This great outcome reminds us of the importance of wearing life jackets anytime on the water." - Topsfield Fire Department

The two men were pulled from Hood Pond in Topsfield over the weekend.

07/04/2025

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07/04/2025

Five nurses who work on the same floor at Mass General Brigham’s Newton-Wellesely Hospital have been diagnosed with brain tumors.

The nurses all work on the same floor at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

06/04/2025

To create USA Today’s 2025 Restaurants of the Year, food writers were tasked with choosing establishments that stood out as surprising and delightful, and ones they’d return to and recommend to out-of-town visitors.

From Cape Cod to Worcester and Cambridge, this trio of local spots topped a new list of the best restaurants.

06/04/2025

The Worcester Police Department posted on Facebook that several strays are available for interested parties.

Looking for a new furry friend? The Worcester Police Department has a large group of dogs available for adoption.

06/04/2025

Nine billionaires from Massachusetts are part of a $16 trillion club — the estimated net worth of the ultra-wealthy named Forbes’ 39th annual World’s Billionaires list released Tuesday.

The list details the 400 wealthiest businesspeople in the country, including these billionaires who call Massachusetts home.