Boston|News|
Where Did All The Bay State's Fireflies Go? Only In Massachusetts
Of the more than 2,000 firefly species in the worldwide, at least 20 can be found in Massachusetts. But good luck finding them.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Only In Massachusetts
"Only In Massachusetts" is an occasional series where Patch tries to find the answers to questions about life in Massachusetts. Have a question about the Bay State that needs answering? Send it to dave.copeland@patch.com.
Malden, MA|News|
A Malden Socialist Wrote 'The Pledge of Allegiance' | Only In MA
But credit often goes to a Melrose man who helped popularize it and crusaded for American flags to fly over every schoolhouse in the U.S.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
What Happened To The Tree At Liberty Tree Mall? Only In MA
Since the Liberty tree left Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers, people have wondered where it went. We may finally have the answer.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Who Invented The Fluffernutter? Only In Massachusetts
A Lynn company has made Fluff for more than 90 years, but a long-gone competitor developed the recipe for the state's most famous sandwich.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Only In Massachusetts: Ghost Towns In The Bay State
There are at least 10 ghost towns in Massachusetts, but without scuba equipment, you won't be able to visit all of them.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Candlepin Bowling: Only In Massachusetts
Our unofficial state sport is in trouble: there are just 23 alleys left in the state, down from 40 a decade ago.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
This Article Is Wicked Interesting | Only In Massachusetts
The natural follow-up for a column on "Why do Bostonians drop their R's?" is to ask "Why we use the word 'wicked' as a synonym for 'very'?"
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Why Do Bostonians Drop Their Rs? | Only In Massachusetts
We started dropping our Rs long before there were cahs to pahk in Hahvahd Yahd.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Only In Massachusetts: Why Is A Milkshake Called A Frappe?
In Massachusetts, milkshakes are still milkshakes but when you add ice cream, it becomes a frappe (which rhymes with flap, not flambe).
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Only In Massachusetts: Why Is The Liquor Store Called The Packie?
Hint: It's NOT because Massachusetts liquor stores were required to wrap up customers' purchases in nondescript packages and bags.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Only In MA: Is Showtime's 'City On The Hill' A True Story?
The Showtime series set in 1990s Boston came back for a pandemic-delayed second season late last month.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Did Marijuana Legalization In MA Put Pot Dealers Out Of Business?
Selling cannabis has been legal in Massachusetts for more than two years, but most sales still happen on the black market.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Only In Massachusetts: Why Can't I Go To Happy Hour?
We're not the only state that bans bars from hosting happy hour promotions, but we were the first. Which begs the question: Why?
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Only In MA: Why Is The State Obsessed With Roast Beef Sandwiches?
Or, more to the point, why is the North Shore obsessed with roast beef sandwiches? Patch consumed the calories to find the answer.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
