July 22, 2026

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The back door way big money is getting involved in these key Mass. races

Candidates aren't supposed to coordinate with super PACs. But a little-known tactic called "red boxing" helps them send messages anyway.

By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com

Central Massachusetts

How Central Mass. school districts are faring as tax overrides have tripled in 10 years

Layoffs and the closure of at least one school have been the results of a large increase in tax override requests — which some voters have denied.

By Maureen Sullivan

Western Massachusetts

Haitians with temporary protected status, employers wait in limbo in Mass.

Many Haitians, who arrived in Western Massachusetts within only the last few years, gave the region with an aging population an “influx of working-age people,” helping some employers reach full staffing levels for the first time in several years.

By Daniel Jackson | djackson@repub.com

Iconic rock band says 3 US cities have real pizza — and Boston is one of them

As the band celebrates nearly 60 years of nonstop touring, a founding member is praising Boston's pizza and multigenerational fan support.

By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com

5 bold predictions for the Patriots in 2026 | Karen Guregian

Taking a peek into the crystal ball and making some bold predictions for the Patriots in 2026.

By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com

Fenway Insider: Submit questions for MassLive’s Sean McAdam

What questions do you have for Sean McAdam this week?

By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com

5 Patriots players primed for breakout seasons in 2026

Beyond Drake Maye and A.J. Brown, the Patriots' roster features rising talents who could surprise this season.

By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com