Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
How Boston Ranks For Quality Of Life
The research and data site Numbeo ranked 60 U.S. and Canadian cities for quality of life. Here are the best — and worst.
Jean Dubail, Patch Staff
Jean Dubail, Patch Staff
- Waltham, MA
I am Patch's regional managing editor for Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. I have been a journalist my whole working life, beginning with reporting jobs at newspapers in Florida and later with editing jobs in Ohio and Connecticut. This is my second stint at Patch: the first ran from 2010 to 2013 and the second began in August 2018. A St. Louis native, I will be a Cardinal fan to my dying day.
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Boston, MA|News|
Bedbugs in Boston: How Bad?
Exterminators at Orkin ranked the top 50 metro areas for bed bug infestations. Boston, unfortunately, is on the list.
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Boston, MA|News|
On MLK Day, A Mixed Picture For Racial Progress In MA
A new report ranks the states with the most racial progress in the 54 years since the Selma-to-Montgomery march.
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Newport, RI|News|
On MLK Day In RI, A Mixed Picture For Racial Progress
A new report ranks the states with the most racial progress in the 54 years since the Selma-to-Montgomery march.
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Cleveland, OH|News|
OH Fares Poorly In Rankings On Racial Progress
A new report ranks the states with the most racial progress in the 54 years since the Selma-to-Montgomery march.
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Concord, NH|News|
The 'Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse: When To See It In NH
The Jan. 20-21 total lunar eclipse could be one of the biggest -- and reddest -- you are likely to see.
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Cleveland, OH|News|
The "Blood Moon" Lunar Eclipse: When To See It In OH
The Jan. 20-21 total lunar eclipse could be one of the biggest -- and reddest -- you are likely to see. If the weather cooperates, that is.
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Boston, MA|News|
The "Blood Moon" Lunar Eclipse: When To See It In MA
The Jan. 20-21 total lunar eclipse could be one of the biggest -- and reddest -- you are likely to see.
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Boston, MA|News|
Property Tax Rates: How MA Ranks Nationwide
The folks at 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the effective property tax rate for all 50 states. See how much MA residents are paying.
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Coventry, RI|News|
RI Property Tax Rate Among Nation's Highest
The folks at 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the effective property tax rate for all 50 states. See how much RI residents are paying.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Ranks Poorly In National Report On Developmentally Disabled
State's ranking plummets as funding for key programs stagnates or declines.
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Concord, NH|News|
NH Among Nation's Best In Serving Developmentally Disabled
The state ranks far below the national average, however, in spending on program that help the disabled stay with their families.
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Newport, RI|News|
The "Blood Moon" Lunar Eclipse: When To See It In RI
The Jan. 20-21 total lunar eclipse could be one of the biggest -- and reddest -- you are likely to see.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Student Loan Debt Nearly Doubles in 10 Years
Student loan debt has reached record levels, including in Massachusetts, but Americans are largely paying back their loans.
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Boston, MA|News|
Not Enough Babies Being Born In MA To Replace Population: CDC
New statistics released by the government show that the fertility rate is down across most of the country.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Among Nation's Best States For Animal Protection Laws: Report
The report by the Animal Legal Defense Fund ranked the states using several measures, including stringency of laws against animal cruelty.
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Newport, RI|News|
Not Enough Babies Being Born In RI To Replace Population: CDC
New statistics released by the government show that the fertility rate is down across most of the country.
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Nashua, NH|News|
Not Enough Babies Being Born In NH To Replace Population: CDC
New statistics released by the government show that the fertility rate is down across most of the country.
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Boston, MA|News|
Here’s The Best Place To Retire In Massachusetts
More and more people are retiring as Baby Boomers age out of the workforce. Here’s where retirees have it best in Massachusetts.
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Boston, MA|News|
New MA Cancer Cases Could Top 40,000 In 2019
Cancer deaths have declined steeply since 1991, but a new study predicts the U.S. will see about 1.8 million new cases this year.
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