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Feb 27 2026WEATHER

St. Pats Fest Gets a New Date

The long‑awaited St. Pats in Five Points event has been rescheduled because of bad weather. Five Points posted the change on social media, telling locals that the kickoff will now happen Monday, March 2, from 5:30 to 6:30 p. m. at the Fountain Plaza’s main fountain. Everyone can attend for fre

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Feb 27 2026WEATHER

Boston’s Winter Chill: When the Snow Will Fade

The city is still wrapped in a quiet cold that will linger until the end of the week. Temperatures are holding steady in the 40s, with a mild rise expected over Friday and Saturday. These slight warm spells will help the snow start to melt, but big piles in shaded spots will need more time and stron

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Feb 27 2026RELIGION

Faith, Politics and the American Dream

The President’s annual speech was full of religious language, most notably the claim that America’s future is guided by a higher power. The Freedom From Religion Foundation said this sounded like an attempt to blend Christianity with national policy, a view shared by many who defend the separatio

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Trump’s State of the Union: A Record‑Breaking Monologue

The President delivered a speech that surpassed every previous length for the State of the Union, lasting one hour and forty‑seven minutes. The event drew attention not only for its duration but also for the many pauses Trump took to accept applause from his supporters. Observers noted that th

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Feb 26 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Show Off Their Natural Skin in New Photos

More and more stars are sharing pictures that reveal their real, unfiltered look. This trend started when a popular singer posted a short clip without makeup, sparking a wave of authenticity on social media. Fans love seeing the genuine side of their favorite personalities, and it encourages convers

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Feb 26 2026SCIENCE

Night Flight Mistakes Lead to Tragic Crash

John Burley, a business owner from Windber, died when his small plane crashed in the Allegheny National Forest on Dec. 29, 2023. The crash happened while he was flying from Erie to Johnstown in the dark. The investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board said Burley chose to fly at night

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Feb 26 2026WEATHER

Sunny Days Ahead, But Watch the Morning Fog

A new weather pattern is set to keep Massachusetts mostly clear and warm through Thursday night into the weekend, but commuters should brace for slippery mornings. Temperatures will rise to mid‑to‑upper 30s across most of the state, with Boston and Springfield reaching 37 degrees, Worcester hitti

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

Physiotherapists and Stroke Care: A Fresh Look at Their Roles

Physiotherapy is a key part of recovery after a stroke, yet the exact place it holds inside hospital teams can be unclear. In one study researchers asked both physiotherapists and the managers who run stroke units to share their views. The aim was simple: see how each group sees the job of phy

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Feb 25 2026HEALTH

Art as Medicine: How Creative Touch Can Heal

A scientist in London began to notice that patients who watched shows or listened to music felt better, even when they didn’t need painkillers or could not remember names. This sparked a long career that mixed music, psychology and biology to prove that art can lower stress hormones, reduce inflamm

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Feb 25 2026WEATHER

Cold‑Weather Shelters Open in Osceola County

Osceola County will open two night shelters on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 23‑24, even though the day temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s over the weekend. The county is preparing for a sharp drop in temperature after an incoming cold front, which will bring overnight lows into the mi

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