Massachusetts

  • Mass. Facts: Boston.com’s guide to public records, databases, and useful information — A handy, concise list of links to sites for many local statistics and services, including background checks, real estate information, politics and comparative facts about local communities
  • MetroBoston DataCommon — “The MetroBoston DataCommon is an online tool providing data about the region and each of its cities and towns. It is a resource for all those wishing to better understand how the region and its communities are changing, and help residents, planners, city and town officials, educators, and journalists explore options and make informed decisions”
  • Mass Moments — “A different story every day about events and people in the recorded history of Massachusetts.” Mass Moments is
    the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities
  • MassGov — The Commonwealth’s official Web server, with the complete text of the state Constitution, links to various state agencies and departments, and a wide range of statistical and other useful information
  • MassBedrock — MassBedrock is a collection of high-quality information about business and economic development in Massachusetts, provided by the University of Massachusetts Amherst Library, with funding from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
  • Yahoo! Boston — The local edition of the popular Yahoo! search site provides an organized and searchable collection of links for local organizations, businesses, museums, sports, and much more
  • Boston.com — Boston.com provides access to a wealth of information from the Boston Globe and its online partners
  • Volunteer Solutions — Listings of volunteer opportunities in Greater Boston
  • Essex National Heritage Area — Explore the many natural and historic sites north of Boston
  • Hawthorne In Salem — Information, documents, research and photographs related to author Nathaniel Hawthorne’s days in Salem, Massachusetts

Transportation

  • Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority — The MBTA website includes schedules, station information and more for the subway (T), buses, commuter rail and boat services
  • Massport — Information and updates for Logan airport as well as the Tobin Bridge, the Port of Boston, and other transportation facilities administered by Massport
  • Amtrak — Information, schedules, fares and destination information for railway passengers
  • SmartTraveler Boston — Realtime traffic reports for the Boston area, including webcams
  • Transportation Links — A concise list of links for Boston area transportation services