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The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.

The Town of Brookline appealed a civil service decision reinstating back pay to a firefighter who claimed racism. They were denied.
Just days after the FDA and the CDC gave the Johnson & Johnson shot the go-ahead, a line wrapped down the block Monday in Newton for it.
School districts have until May 10 to request a waiver allowing them to continue remote or hybrid learning.
The Brookline Farmers Market opens June 3. But hit hard by the pandemic, it was worried about increased costs.
Pizzeria Dante owner David Dragani said the restaurant will renamed Club Dante and focus more on its homemade pasta.
Michael G. Casey, son of the late State Rep. Robert F.X. Casey died April 23.
Police released a video of a man opening a window on a porch in Waltham. Now they want to know who he is.
In honor of Earth Day, the Waltham Land Trust and the City's Public Works Department invited residents to pick up litter Saturday.
Beginning Monday, Boston College will also offer vaccines to students.
The arrests come at a time when the city is on edge about a rash of home break-ins.
April’s full pink moon is the first of three consecutive supermoons that will shine big and bright over Brookline.
April’s full pink moon is the first of three consecutive supermoons that will shine big and bright over Westford.
April’s full pink moon is the first of three consecutive supermoons that will shine big and bright over Chelmsford.
April’s full pink moon is the first of three consecutive supermoons that will shine big and bright over Waltham.
April’s full pink moon is the first of three consecutive supermoons that will shine big and bright over Newton.
Donelle O'Neal shares why he is running for election to Brookline Select Board in a Patch candidate profile for the 2021 Town Election.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has awarded $6,000 funding to Goddard House, in Brookline to bring Opening Minds Through Art.
The Brookline Hub will recognize 106 students and four adults at its annual award ceremony May 8.
The Westford Tech company Sonus, which merged to form Ribbon Communications, moved its U.S. headquarters to Texas.