Animals were left covered in oil in Boston and Brookline Sunday evening after a spill in Boston's Muddy River.

Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 I have to text this to my wife all the time: TTML. (Talk To me Louder) … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,5367 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You ...

The real stories behind how all the U.S. states got their names What’s in a state name? Place names can tell you a lot about ...

Virginia’s food scene hides gems in plain sight, and Deep Run Roadhouse in Richmond might just be the crown jewel for anyone seeking catfish that transcends the ordinary. This unassuming eatery tucked ...

The new "recommended alternatives" would eliminate untreated sewage from flowing into the Charles River, Mystic River and Alewife Brook in a 2050 "typical year," an agency spokesperson said.

At least seven new restaurants opened last month in eastern Massachusetts, including a second (and larger) Cambridge location ...

Many now carry tribal documents proving their U.S. citizenship in case they are stopped or questioned by federal immigration ...

High school students are putting classroom lessons into action by helping rebuild a doggie day care damaged by fire.

"Mudlarking" is the hobby of searching for keepsakes along muddy creek banks. An old marble is enough to get people outdoors for this pursuit best performed in the winter.

The USS Massachusetts, known for its pivotal role in World War II, is now a museum and war memorial in Massachusetts.

Cuts are coming to Arizona’s water supply. We just don’t know yet how bad they’ll be. Last week, the governors of the seven states that rely on water from the Colorado River were summoned to ...

Seven fishermen aboard their vessel called the Lily Jean are presumed dead after it sank in the Atlantic Ocean last Friday.