MA Named Best State To Live In, New Study Says: Here's Why
From the best schools in the nation to some of the highest incomes, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of "Best States to Live In" on Monday, Aug. 11. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, and safety.
Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic factors.
"When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing prices, and…
Emerson Mom, 40, Dies After 2-Year Cancer Battle, Leaves Behind 2 Young Sons
Bergen County mom Kelly McGrath Baratta died Friday, Aug. 8, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. She was 40 years old.
A devoted wife and mother, McGrath-Baratta found her greatest joy in her husband Gerard and their two sons, Leo, 7, and Luca, 2 ½, according to her obituary on the Becker Funeral Home website. A kid at heart, she loved summers in LBI, planning family activities, and recently made a dream trip to Disney World happen before her passing, her obituary reads. She worked for years as a successful event planner, known for her eye for detail and creativity.
McGrath…
Westwood Band Teacher Who Sexually Abused Students Gives Up Licenses, Eyes Parole In 7 Months
A former New Jersey music teacher and school administrator, incarcerated for sexually assaulting at least two students, has given up his teaching certifications with the force of a revocation, state officials confirmed.
Kurt E. Zimmermann, 56, a father of two from Rockaway, was ordered to relinquish his Teacher of Music certificate and Principal Certificate of Eligibility at a June 26 meeting of the New Jersey State Board of Examiners, according to the board’s formal order.
As of press time, Zimmermann was incarcerated in Bayside State Prison and will be eligible for parole in March 2026, t…
