What Is The Gas Tax Refund For Mass Pike Drivers, And Why Is It A "Bureaucratic Nightmare" To Get?

If you buy gas and use the Mass Pike, you can get money back from Massachusetts. It's a law that almost no one knows about.

Is TSA PreCheck On Pause? What MA Travelers Need To Know

About 20 million people use the expedited security screening program.

Massachusetts Private Contractors' Salt Piles Dwindling As Snow Continues To Fall

Contractor Shane McNeill showed WBZ-TV several of his salt storage bins and shipping containers that are spread throughout the state.

MA Travelers Without REAL ID To Face New Fee Starting Feb. 1

TSA says the fee is designed to recover administrative costs associated with additional screening

Massachusetts Staycation Ideas For 2026

Why would you ever want to leave?

This MA Destination Is Among The Top 25 Places to Visit In America: U.S. News & World Report

In the publication's list of the best places to visit for 2026, one Bay State locale was among the 30 places featured.

Low-Cost Airline Launches Flights From Boston To Santo Domingo

Arajet, which began operations in 2022, is the flag carrier of the Dominican Republic.

TSA Can Charge Boston Logan Travelers $18 If They Fly Without Real ID

The fee would "address the government-incurred costs" of a "modernized alternative identity verification program," according to the TSA.

Flight Cancellations Disrupting Travel In MA With No Relief In Sight

Airports have cancelled thousands of flights to scale back demands on the nation’s aviation system during the government shutdown.

Frustration Grows At Boston's Logan Airport As Government Shutdown Causes Flight Cancellations To Rise

There were more than 60 cancellations early Tuesday at Logan, according to FlightAware, a day after more than 160 flights were canceled.

Governor Talks Next Steps For "Major" Highway Service Plaza Contract In Massachusetts After Deal Falls Through

Applegreen said when it withdrew that it could not reach an agreement on terms with MassDOT after three months of negotiations.

These MA Vacation Spots Offer Luxury On A Budget, New Ranking Says

Massachusetts vacation spots were listed in rankings of the top 120 “bougie-on-a-budget” travel destinations.

Luxurious Seaside Resort In MA Lands On 'Best In U.S.' List

Two New England resorts are considered among the best in the country, according to a new list from Travel + Leisure.

This MA Town Was Just Named A Must-Visit — Here’s Why

"This town appreciates strong women — and strong coffee," CNN says about the Massachusetts town on its national top 10 list.

New Flight Launching From Boston's Logan Airport To Anguilla

A new flight to a Caribbean island is launching at Boston's Logan Airport. Travelers can escape the cold on this winter-only retreat.

Uber And Lyft Drivers Rally Against Driverless Taxis In Massachusetts

Jason, a Cambridge resident, said he has been a passenger in a Waymo in San Francisco. "It was kind of terrifying initially," he said.

Record 4th Of July Travel Expected; When To Get Out Of Massachusetts

Traveling from Boston to Cape Cod can be a headache at any time of the year, but planning your trip around the July 4 holiday is crucial.

Play Airlines Ending All Flights To Boston's Logan Airport This Fall

A budget airline will stop flying to Boston's Logan Airport this fall. The budget carrier connected the U.S. to mainland Europe via Iceland.

Airbnb's Most Wishlisted MA Home Offers 'Storybook' Experience

From architectural gems to glamping domes to treehouses, Airbnb is revealing the most wishlisted stays in every state.

Real ID Deadline Approaches: What MA Residents Need To Know

The May deadline for acquiring a Read ID is approaching.

3 Places In MA Among 50 Most Beautiful In U.S.: Condé Nast Traveler

The Berkshires, Martha’s Vineyard among 50 Most Beautiful Places in U.S., Condé Nast says.

New REAL ID Options: What It Means In MA

States will be allowed to apply for a waiver to accept digital identification cards​​ —​ as long as they comply with REAL ID protocols.

5 Leaf-Peeping Road Trips In Massachusetts: When Foliage Peaks

According to an interactive fall foliage map, the leaves in Massachusetts should be popping next week.

Labor Day 2024 Travel: Best And Worst Times To Get Out Of Town In MA

People who are returning home on either Sunday or Monday should leave as early as possible to avoid heavy afternoon traffic, INRIX said.

Your Boston To Europe Flight Just Got A Lot Cheaper

Looking to go to Paris, London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Dublin or Iceland? Want to do it for cheap? Here's how.

5 MA Road Trips: The Paper House; Seuss Museum; Whale Watching; More

For those who want to venture out of Boston, Massachusetts is full of other historic and natural sites, plus a few surprises along the way.

Massachusetts Scenic Railroad Route Makes 'Most Magnificent' List

A Massachusetts railroad journey rambles through picturesque towns and offers a five-course gourmet dinner.

Record Travel Expected For Memorial Day 2024: How To Avoid MA Traffic

Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer, has always been a big road trip holiday. Planning ahead can help you avoid MA's busiest roads.

Tolls At The Massachusetts Border? Not Happening, Healey Says

Gov. Maura Healey is knocking down a suggestion that Massachusetts could consider implementing tolls at its borders.

13 MA Bed And Breakfasts Named Among Top In America: See The Top Spots

Bed and breakfasts in Boston and Salem made the list among others in major travel destinations across the United States.

Where Does Logan Airport Rank For Reliability, Value And Convenience?

See how Logan International Airport stacks up when it comes to getting you where you want to go across the country.

5 MA Road Trips: History — Proud and Notorious — Meets Scenic Beauty

Boston, Cape Cod, the Berkshires, Salem witch trial historic locations and Lizzie Borden’s house each make for interesting road trips.

EV Charging Stations Move Forward: What It Means In Massachusetts

The news comes as the percentage of Massachusetts electric vehicle drivers grew 747 percent since 2016.

Gas Prices Rise To Record Highs In Massachusetts Overnight

The week of Memorial Day is always one where gas prices rise - but those numbers could grow even higher in the following weeks.

Diesel Prices Reach Record-Breaking High In Massachusetts

The average price for a gallon of diesel in Massachusetts is now a whopping $6.17 at the pump.

Photos: 12 Places to Visit in Massachusetts

From the Berkshires to Boston, Massachusetts has a lot to see.

Russian Oil Ban: Will Soaring Gas Prices Go Higher In MA?

Oil imports from Russia were a glaring exception in the sanctions the U.S. government imposed on Russia, but that has now changed.

10 Things Massachusetts Patch Readers Suggest Visitors Check Out

From the Freedom Trail to Fenway Park, Massachusetts Patch readers had some great suggestions of places for visitors to check out.

Happy Campers: More MA Overnight Camps To Reopen This Summer

Several states like New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey that banned overnight camps last summer have changed their tune.

Massachusetts Now Exempt From Maine’s COVID Travel Restrictions

Other exemptions include anyone who recently had COVID-19 or who is fully vaccinated, regardless of what state they are coming from.