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Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List
Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
Salem Hospital Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List Salem Hospital Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List
Salem Hospital Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
Trump Administration Selling Off Nine 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In Massachusetts Trump Administration Selling Off Nine 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In Massachusetts
Trump Administration Selling Off Nine 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In Massachusetts The Trump administration is putting some of the largest and most well-known federal buildings up for sale. The move is all in an effort to eliminate waste, slash maintenance costs, and reinvest in more efficient spaces, according to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Officials have identified hundreds of "non-core properties" totaling millions of square feet that no longer serve essential government functions and are now up for grabs. “Selling ensures that taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on vacant or underutilized federal spaces,” federal officials said. “Disposing of the…
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Dreaming Of A White Christmas In Eastern Mass? It's Not Looking Good Dreaming Of A White Christmas In Eastern Mass? It's Not Looking Good
Dreaming Of A White Christmas In Eastern Mass? It's Not Looking Good Eastern Massachusetts residents hoping for a White Christmas likely aren't going to get their wish, according to the National Weather Service. In fact, it's going to be a warmer holiday than usual this year.  Boston is already behind in its snowfall total this year with just 0.2 inches of flakes falling as of Monday, Dec. 11. For context, that's tied with Richmond, Virginia, which is not exactly known as a winter wonderland.  ☃Winter Fun Fact ☃ Richmond, VA recorded 0.2" of snow today which was the first accumulating snow since March 12, 2022... Posted by US National Weather …
LEGO Bound For Boston, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters LEGO Bound For Boston, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters
Lego Bound For Boston, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters Boston's Back Bay is about to get a little more playful.  The LEGO Group, makers of the beloved interlocking bricks, announced that the company's headquarters for the Americas will relocate from Enfield, in Hartford County, Connecticut, to 1001 Boylston Street, Boston in 2026.  The company announced in January 2023 that it was searching for a new home for its headquarters. After an "extensive" search, the Boylston Street location was chosen for its rich history, central location between Cambridge and Boston, and the region's diverse talent pool. "Boston is one of the United States’ most l…