Plastic Straws Could Be Request-Only Under New Bill​: Patch PM

Welcome to Tuesday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines:

Plastic Straws Could Be Request-Only Under New Bill

Massachusetts businesses would be banned from distributing disposable plastic straws unless a customer requests one, under a bill endorsed by Environment Committee on Monday and described as "ridiculous" by a leading small business advocate.

Warren Blasts Billionaires As Democrats End Year Campaigning

Warren addressed a raucous hometown crowd at Boston's Old South Meeting House, the organizing point for the Boston Tea Party in 1773.

No Name Restaurant Closes After 102 Years

The South Boston landmark along the waterfront opened in 1917.

Deval Patrick Hopes 'Magic' Can Make Up for Late 2020 Start

In the six weeks since he jumped into an already packed primary, Deval Patrick hasn't registered in polling in the critical early states.

Burlington Family Rescued After GPS Leads Minivan Down Snowmobile Path

A Burlington family was freed after being stuck in their minivan for nearly seven hours.

Elderly Woman Hit By Car In Arlington: Police

The 81-year-old Arlington resident was seriously injured when she was struck at Chestnut Street and Chestnut Terrace Tuesday.

Races, Running Groups Happening Across MA On New Year's Day

If you're inspired on New Year's Day to get up and hit the pavement with those resolutions, there are a number of races you can still sign up for.