CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Boston accent, often portrayed humorously in films and television, is more than just the signature “dropped R’s,” it’s a unique and valuable lens through which to explore ...

After 14 seasons of playing NYPD detective Danny Reagan on "Blue Bloods," Dorchester native Donnie Wahlberg is bringing his ...

For actors, it’s hard to get a Boston accent right, and locals can spot a fraud from a mile away. Globe staffers and readers recently got their say about the best and the worst of the bunch on TV and ...

In this week’s episode, we took on the mystery of the “Boston movie”—a cinematic subgenre whose appeal is closely tied to the distinctive Boston accent. We invited Boston University linguist Dr.