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Why Do Bostonians Drop Their Rs? | Only In Massachusetts
We started dropping our Rs long before there were cahs to pahk in Hahvahd Yahd.
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Dave Copeland has covered business and local news for a wide range of publications, including the Boston Globe, The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and the Dow Jones News Service. He joined Patch in September 2017 after spending time teaching writing, journalism, and digital media at Bridgewater State University and Bentley University in Massachusetts. Copeland grew up in Melrose and lives in Reading with his wife and daughter.
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MA Keeps House Seats As Census Releases 2020 Count
The number of seats in the House of Representatives remained the same in all six New England states.
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MA Keeps House Seats As Census Releases 2020 Count: Patch PM
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Rescheduled Fenway Concert Lineup Includes Aerosmith, NKOTB, Gaga
The Red Sox stressed the shows may need to rescheduled again if there is a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
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Good News In MA's Coronavirus Fight | The HUB
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Baker: Every MA Resident Can Get Vaccine By Late June | Patch PM
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Severe Storms In MA Could Produce 'Spin-Up" Tornado: Patch PM
Also: Police shoot suspect | Daring rescue off Cape Cod | WW II grenade in backyard | Firefighter assaulted | Frappe or milkshake? | More
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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).
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Chauvin Guilty, Easing Fears Of Protests In MA, Boston
Boston and Massachusetts State Police remained on alert following the jury’s verdict Tuesday afternoon.
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Massachusetts Moves To Ban Assault Weapon Manufacturing: Patch PM
Also: Airport defends tone-deaf tweet | Sex assault suspect surrenders |Flasher in Framingham | Local vets on Afghanistan pullout | More
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Doctor Wants Massachusetts To End Outdoor Mask Mandates: Patch PM
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Doctor Says It's Time To Ease Outdoor Mask Orders In MA
But Dr. Paul Sax of Brigham and Women’s Hospital says we should still carry one when we go for a walk for unexpected detours indoors.
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Massachusetts Gets 'D' In Tax Friendliness: Patch PM
Also: DA drops charges against teacher | Hit-and-run suspect surrenders | Unemployment at lowest rate of pandemic | Snow job | More
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Massachusetts Gets 'D' In Tax Friendliness: Report
A report released Friday says the state's taxes could have broad implications as people rethink where they live after the pandemic ends.
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Winter's Last Gasp Heads To Massachusetts: Patch PM
Also: Ex-Lahey doc accused of filming sex | Feds: Man burned Black church in MA | Moulton on end of war | Gardner heist revisited | More
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After 31 Years, Gardner Art Heist Still Captivates Boston: Review
While it doesn't break any new ground, Netflix's 'This Is A Robbery' builds a compelling case against the most likely suspects.
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Massachusetts Drivers Are Second Best In Country: Study
The old saw about "bad Boston drivers" no longer holds true, according to a law firm's study that also ranked New Mexico's drivers worst.
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Capitol Rioter Watches As Town Condemns Siege: Patch PM
Also: Cape shark repellant sales up | New push in cold case | Town rebukes 'White Lives Matter' protest | Ex-teacher accused of rape | More
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How Student Loan Forgiveness Could Change Lives In Massachusetts
As student loan debt reaches record highs, pressure is mounting on President Joe Biden to forgive as much as $50,000 per borrower.
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Biden's American Jobs Plan Highlights Needs In Massachusetts
The White House hopes to reinvigorate the Bay State's infrastructure after it received a grade of C- on its infrastructure report card.
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