Mass Extends Bar Hours for World Cup

Massachusetts just joined Rhode Island in extending bar hours until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thanks to Governor Maura Healey’s new law — letting cities decide if they want to keep venues open past midnight through July 31. Designed to fuel World Cup celebrations, summer events, and local economies, the move also clears the way for 100+ planned watch parties, with lawmakers eyeing it as a pilot to gauge long-term impact. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81e594b588135828