A new ordinance took effect in Newton, Massachusetts, on Friday, one that’s meant to reduce environmental impact – but it may change the way you dine.
“Massachusetts is genuinely running out of places for its trash to go. We now export …
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‘Shrinkflation’ is hurting consumers at the grocery store. A new bill aims to stop it
As inflation continues to plague shoppers at the grocery store, a new bill is looking to crack down on another practice – shrinkflation – that lawmakers say could be costing unwitting consumers even more.
Shrinkflation is a term used …
Popular NY ice cream chain to open locations in Boston, Cambridge, and Chestnut Hill
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]
A group of ice cream shops with roots in New York City will be expanding to the Boston area.
Based on a post within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants group page and the websit…
Mass. governor applauds CVS and Walgreens’ move to offer abortion pill
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, who has been a strong advocate for protecting reproductive care in her state, is applauding a decision by pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens to offer abortion pill mifepristone to patients as prescribed by a doctor.
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House fire sends heavy smoke over Chelsea
Firefighters were battling a blaze behind homes in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on Friday, sending smoke over the area.
Details on the fire on Maverick Street weren’t immediately available. NBC10 Boston was reaching out to local authorities.
Th…
Steward appoints new president to oversee Mass. hospitals
Steward Health Care has appointed its chief medical officer, Dr. Octavio Diaz, as the new president of the region that includes Massachusetts.
Diaz, who is a native of Greenfield, started in the role on Thursday. In the announcement, Steward said t…
