Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Massachusetts was the sixth state to join the new independent union in 1788. We commemorate the Bay State on National ...

Between the options for pumpkin picking and foliage peeping, here is one fall outing that rarely tops the list: grave-visiting. It may sound slightly somber or grim at first, but planning a trip to ...

Readers Say This is the most famous person from Mass., according to readers Modern-day celebrities and historical figures made this reader ranking of the Bay State's most recognizable natives. Matt ...

The Massachusetts landscape is dotted with small towns to explore, but few are as charming as Ipswich. Located along the coast just an hour north of Boston, Ipswich is nestled in one of the most ...

It's no secret that Massachusetts is home to some of the world's most prestigious colleges, from Harvard University to Babson College. People from all walks of life — even big-name celebrities — flock ...