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Boston Among 20 Best Cities For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See What Held Beantown Back
Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather.
Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28.
"The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…
Massachusetts Named Best State To Live In (But Not The Cheapest), Study Says
Massachusetts residents can sit comfy knowing that their state was ranked the best place to live by a new report.
A new study by WalletHub studied 51 factors that impact livability and compared the results for all 50 states and found that the Bay State won out over all others.
Massachusetts led the pack with a score of 61.67, narrowly beating out the second-place state, New Jersey, which scored 61.48. New Hampshire followed closely behind in third place, scoring 59.32 points.
At the opposite end of the spectrum were Louisiana, Alaska, and New Mexico, which ranked 48, 49, and 50, respect…
