Offshore oil drilling criticism, proposal to change county governance and a local french horn maker. Opponents of offshore oil drilling reveal a new billboard campaign. Plus, an update on the push to ...

At long last, the job market might be giving the Class of 2026 an early graduation present. After years of steady deterioration, there are early signs entry-level hiring is picking up. A widely ...

Washington — The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President ...

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A surge of summerlike heat is expected to sweep across the eastern United States this week, bringing unseasonably warm temperatures to New York and much of the Northeast. Meteorologists say the heat ...

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Aging is announcing a new season of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, offering eligible Ohioans age 60 and older $50 to spend on fresh fruits, vegetables, ...

April school vacation is just around the corner for Massachusetts students. And we're here to help you figure out what to do with the kids on the South Shore during that week. Indoor activities, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. April school vacation is just around the corner for Massachusetts students. And we're here to help you figure out what to do with ...

Residents of Reese Street in the Hunting Park Section of Philadelphia opened a fire hydrant during an intense heat wave on July 20, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) This story is part of the WHYY News ...

With Patriots' Day coming up, most schools around Rhode Island are getting ready for a week-long spring break. Many primary and secondary schools around the state will observe spring break the week of ...

With Patriots' Day coming up, most schools around Massachusetts are getting ready for a week-long spring break. Many primary and secondary schools around the state will observe spring break the week ...

April is officially underway, bringing spring flowers, rain showers and, soon, school vacation to New England. Now that the weather is beginning to warm up, kids across Vermont are likely looking ...