In this 2014 file photo, an electronic sign on I-93 displays the phrase "Use Yah Blinkah" in Boston. The state posted the message "Changing Lanes? Use Yah Blinkah" on signs around the city. "Blinkah" ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

The Tony-nominated "The Hills of California" transports the audience to Blackpool, England, a seaside community with a distinct accent. Actor Allison Jean White said she transformed her speech, word ...