BUSINESS & ECONOMY

We take a hard look into higher education and its economic impacts in Massachusetts.

Today on The Rundown, we discuss the reasons behind ongoing college closures, what's next for the PVTA after finding success in fare-free rides, and the legacy of two local leaders who passed this week.

Hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have ramped up recently despite a cease fire in the ongoing war against the two nations.

Lawmakers debate the "Mass Wins Act" containing tech and business investments, amid tight deadlines, assessing consequences of a decreased income tax and state budget talks.

According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of gas in Massachusetts last week was up $0.31 from the previous week.

Baystate Health, which operates its flagship hospital in Springfield, is acquiring the city's other hospital, Mercy Medical Center.

A look at how lawmakers frame their funding, as Mass. plans for a $3-billion higher education infrastructure upgrade. At the same time towns are hitting tax limits, and rejecting override votes to raise taxes.

The small, liberal arts college in Amherst was founded in 1965 and has been facing financial pressures in recent years.

The annual event features over 50 arrangements on display with 60 florists and students participating.

Carrie Saldo and panelists discuss ballot initiatives to ban social media use among teens and recreational marijuana use, hurdles faced by a housing authority to open up affordable housing, nuclear arms production in Pittsfield and more.