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Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal, who's the top Democrat on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, joins WBUR's Morning Edition.
Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University's School of Public Health, joins WBUR's Morning Edition.
Meehan is talking with both Democratic and Republican members of Congress, and university leaders from other states, in an effort to fight the Trump administration's plans to cut funding.
U.S. Senator Ed Markey joins WBUR's Morning Edition ahead of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation vote.
Ethan Pierce, the founder of Adaptive Reader, joins All Things Considered to discuss using AI to simplify classic literature.
During the pandemic, Massachusetts accidentally spent more than two billion dollars of federal aid on something it wasn't allowed to: unemployment insurance.
The founder of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra has conducted more than a thousand concerts over five decades. He has no plans to slow down or step away from the conductor’s podium any time soon.
Councilor Burhan Azeem argues the measure was a much-needed effort to allow for the development of more multi-family housing in the city.
Massachusetts gained access to at least some previously frozen federal money Monday after a federal judge ordered the Tump administration to immediately restore all funding. But the future of the projects the money will support — many of which protect public health, clean up environmental pollution and tackle climate change — remains unclear as officials grapple with ongoing uncertainty.
Massachusetts received $3.5 billion in grant funding last year from the National Institutes of Health. That's more money, per capita, than any other state.
The order will end that legal status for about 350,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. We hear from an immigrant in Boston who's scrambling to secure a different status to stay in the U.S. and an immigration lawyer who calls the government's move arbitrary and capricious.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s new training ship, the Patriot State, is heading to St. Thomas this week after stops in Puerto Rico and North Carolina. Students are taking part in a six-week voyage as part of the school’s Sea Term.
The man's lawyer says he has a family and no criminal history, but he's now listed at the Karnes County Immigration Processing Center, about 50 miles southeast of San Antonio.
Boston is bracing for a classic New England winter stretch, with a series of storms set to bring snow, wind and potentially messy conditions over the next several weeks.
Leah Foley, the newly appointed U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, said her office will not target local politicians or police who disagree with President Trump's immigration directives. However, she stressed that no one is "immune from federal prosecution" if they interfere with the government's enforcement actions.
Alberto Vasallo, CEO and journalist at El Mundo Boston, has spent the last week working to sort out fact from fiction when it comes to local crackdowns by federal immigration agents.
From 2019 through June 2024, more than 14,000 people filed allegations of discrimination, in employment or housing disputes, with the independent state agency. It has struggled to keep up with its caseloads, and last year, it logged a 15% increase in new filings, totaling over 3,500 claims.
Seeking safety from anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, a family left South Carolina for Massachusetts, looking for legal protections and a safer future for their children.
In taking on Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the 57-year-old scion of a paper and football fortune will have to persuade voters why they should elect him.
Watch for the Taurid and Leonid meteor showers this weekend. Sky & Telescope reporter Kelly Beatty says we should also keep an eye out for Venus and Mercury in the night sky.
The exhibit features more than 20 set recreations, from Harry’s tiny bedroom under the stairs to the sinister Chamber of Secrets.
Greg Epstein, the secular humanist chaplain at Harvard and MIT, wrote a book titled "Tech Agnostic." He joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the religion of tech.
A survey at the Rose Art Museum offers a probing look at the 41-year-old artist’s career as he rides a surge of admiring coverage for his large, eye-catching installations.
“Madmen Cross the Water" is a novel vehicle for the theatrical folk duo Sons of Town Hall to introduce their fictional band's music.
In 2022, Republican candidates lost all congressional races and statewide offices, and won just 28 of the 200 seats on Beacon Hill. But 2024 is different.
The MBTA really wants more people to pay their fares when they ride. So it's dispatching workers to make sure riders know how to pay, and why paying matters.
Jeff Thielman -- president and CEO the International Institute of New England, which helps immigrants and refugees with resettlement in the region -- joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about how his organization is preparing.
The Democratic congressman from Massachusetts joined WBUR's Morning Edition to respond to the criticism from those within his party and LGBTQ+ advocates.
Immigrants across Massachusetts are asking what a second Donald Trump administration will mean for their families. WBUR reporter Simon Rios speaks to the immigrant community in the heart of New Bedford's Guatemalan community.
Although Vice President Harris won the state's 11 electoral votes, more than 35% of voters cast their ballots for President-elect Trump. Residents who voted for both candidates reflect on the outcome.
Massachusetts public high schoolers will no longer have to pass the 10th-grade standardized tests in math, English and science to earn their diploma, starting with this year’s senior class. But how this change will affect instructional culture inside the classroom remains to be seen.
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton says Kamala Harris and the Democrats should have listened more to Americans about their concerns, particularly over the economy and inflation, and said what Harris would have done differently from Joe Biden and Donald Trump to make things better.
Rep. Jim McGovern joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the results of the election and his hopes for Democrats in the House.
Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss ran unopposed in Tuesday's election. He's a Marine veteran, and represents communities from Newton to Fall River.
WBUR's Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing talks with Steve Koczela, president of the MassINC polling group, about what we can begin to understand from the early results in Massachusetts.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren beat her Republican challenger John Deaton. She'll serve a third term in the Senate, but under Republican control.
Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren easily defeated Republican challenger attorney John Deaton Tuesday night, winning her third term in the U.S Senate, according to The Associated Press.
WBUR’S Simón Rios went to Dedham on Monday to see how supporters of presidential hopefuls are feeling ahead of the election.
Kelly McElreath says her office has already processed more than 20,000 votes and turned its focus to Election Day. She says all of the early voting will make the day less busy than it used to be. But it's still the event she and other town clerks gear up for.
The Edouards came to Boston last year after hearing there was help in Massachusetts for migrants. But just as they settled in, the political climate was shifting, as costs surged for shelter care and some officials stoked hostility toward new arrivals.
Many local election and law enforcement officials expect Massachusetts will escape the brunt of any potential election security disruptions, and authorities say they've spent months preparing to ensure voting goes smoothly.
"...What we are seeing is people who have not voted yet. And that's our job, getting those people to show up at the polls on Tuesday.."
Marlene Soudant first volunteered as a poll worker in the 1964 presidential election, when Lyndon Johnson defeated Barry Goldwater. She remembers wooden hand-crank ballot boxes and announcing winners to a waiting crowd late at night, before things became computerized.
The HONK! Festival in Somerville and Cambridge that gets underway Friday and lasts through the weekend. Members of the Good Trouble Brass Band brought their instruments to WBUR's Morning Edition to share music and talk about the festival.
As Massachusetts needs thousands more solar workers in order to meet climate goals, the SHINE program recruits people from neighborhoods that have high environmental burdens but have been under-represented in the green economy.
The Lawrence hip-hop trio won over our judges with a charismatic performance of their song "Slum Village."
In the state’s 2022 midterm election, federal data show, the eligible voter turnout rates for Asian and Hispanic voters was just about half that of white voters. Advocates say the low turnout rate was partly due to language barriers.
Monday is set to be the last day Steward Health Care operates hospitals in Massachusetts. WBUR's Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing speaks with reporter Deborah Becker on the Steward hearing over the weekend and where the deals stand.
WBUR's Morning Edition asked Harvey Silverglate, longtime civil liberties attorney and co-founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, to break down changes to campus protest rules.
"The Noble Journey," outside St. Leonard's church in the North End highlights the legacy of immigrants who came to the United States.
U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns, of Wellesley, and he's quite familiar with this competition. He joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing to talk about it.
For years the U.S. Chemical Safety Board has urged companies with massive amounts of hazardous chemicals to keep backup generators to protect volatile chemicals. But there’s no federal requirement for backup power at these plants, despite climate change and the growing threat of natural disasters.
Reactions to the policies were mixed, even as some colleges looked to offer other ways — like guest lectures or group exercises — for students to express their opinions. Some students said they understand and appreciate tighter guidelines, while others expressed fury and frustration.
Advocates say they're not surprised that violence erupted at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center last week because they've been monitoring complaints about conditions inside the maximum security prison for months.
Massachusetts voters are juggling a lot of questions on this year's ballot. And if a new WBUR poll is any indicator, things are still very much up in the air.
Wu joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about Question 2, the ballot measure that aims to eliminate the 10th grade MCAS as a graduation requirement. The mayor said she is "conflicted" about the specific language of the initiative.
WBUR's Morning Edition spoke with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu about her efforts to get kids to class on time. The mayor told host Tiziana Dearing that the on-time performance is improving since school started.
The question is centered around the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, and whether passing the Grade 10 MCAS exams in math, English and science should be a condition to graduate.
Only 31% of voters said the country is headed in the right direction. A majority of Republicans in the state have concerns about the fairness of the vote count.
Celebrity chef Tiffani Faison joins WBUR's Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing to talk about New England fall foods and where to find the best treats.
A U.S. Senate committee voted Thursday to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in civil and criminal contempt after he refused to testify publicly about his company’s bankruptcy.
Thirty years of research show rewards for patients who stay off cocaine and meth are the most effective treatment for an addiction to stimulants. Federal rules have discouraged use of this approach, but adoption is growing slowly in Massachusetts and some other states.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced a half percent cut to benchmark interest rates on Wednesday — the first cut since March 2020. While a half percent cut is considered large, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren wanted more.
Members of the Newton Interfaith Leadership Association met Tuesday to discuss how to respond to heightened tensions after last week's shooting at a small pro-Israel demonstration.
Scientists project that Maine could lose 28-57% of its salt marshes by the end of the century — victims of rising seas, coastal development and polluted runoff, with consequences for biodiversity and storm resilience. Advocates across the coast are racing to give these ecosystems space to survive.
After 40 years monitoring for dark fins, and rescuing children from riptides, Gordon Miller has become an expert at the art of keeping beachgoers safe. It’s a role that’s sustained and fulfilled him since he arrived on Cape Cod in 1984 at 23 years old and first sat in that tall white chair.
In the swing state of New Hampshire, the "Republicans for Harris" movement is hoping to persuade their party members to vote Democrat in this election.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein joined WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss this season's EEE cases, and to urge people all over the state to take precautions — especially those communities classified as "high risk" by the DPH.
As Massachusetts sees an increase in violence involving women, the Chelsea-based nonprofit Roca is working to help hundreds of young mothers.
Twenty-eight men are accused of patronizing a high-profile sex ring. Federal prosecutors said customers included elected officials, business executives, military officers and government contractors, but hasn't provided the names or other details about the people facing potential charges in Massachusetts.
ESPN's Patriots reporter Mike Reiss joined WBUR's Morning Edition to share his predictions for what's ahead this season.
Clerks were more likely to approve criminal charges against women and people without a lawyer in confidential hearings, according to a WBUR examination of court data. The Mass. high court is slated to hear arguments this month on whether to open up the hearings involving 28 defendants accused of paying for sex.
The MBTA is set to launch a new reduced fare program this week, dramatically widening the pool of people who qualify and potentially cutting transit costs in half for about 60,000 riders.
Dr. Abha Agrawal, CEO of Lawrence General Hospital, joined Weekend Edition to discuss the hospital's attempts to take control of Holy Family Hospital.
On Saturday, as Carney Hospital in Dorchester closed its doors, nurse Elaine Graves joined Weekend Edition. She had worked at the hospital for nearly 50 years.
In an otherwise sleepy state primary, the race for Supreme Judicial Court clerk is drawing a rush of money and high-profile political endorsements.
Steward is closing Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. In both communities, patients and employees are saying a painful goodbye to their local hospitals.
The Rhode Island-based health system Lifespan said it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton for $175 million. Lawrence General has also finalized an agreement to purchase Holy Family Hospital with locations in Methuen and Haverhill.
Former Mayor of Boston Marty Walsh spoke with WBUR about his relationship with Vice President Harris, the challenges facing the Democratic party and whether he has plans to return to public office.
To reflect on the saga of the 'Summer of Market Basket' one decade later, WBUR's Morning Edition is joined by Grant Welker, a local reporter who co-authored the book “We are Market Basket.”
David Williams, president of Boston consulting firm Health Business Group, joins WBUR's Weekend Edition to help unpack what it means for the industry.
Health reporter Martha Bebinger joins WBUR's Morning Edition to unpack the negotiations and legal twists of the Steward hospital deals.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's has turned her focus this week from city hall to the White House.
She's is one of more than 100 delegates to represent Massachusetts at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Eighteen-year-old Massachusetts delegate Ella Hogan joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Harris' campaign and how young voters are thinking about the election.
Jessica Tang, president of AFT Massachusetts, says Walz's experience as a teacher, and his and Harris's commitment to public education and labor unions, will mean good things for educators and students.
The Broadway-bound musical reunites Kristin Chenoweth and musical composer Stephen Schwartz, who previously worked together on “Wicked.”
Longtime Democrat Darnell Williams is a Massachusetts delegate at the convention. WBUR's Josie Guarino spoke with Williams ahead of the DNC to talk about the party's mood and platform.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says the state will to take over bankrupt Steward Health Care's St. Elizabeth's Medical Center by eminent domain, and facilitate the transition of the hospital to a new owner.
Gov. Maura Healey created the task force to deliver a detailed plan. Officials appear to be dialing down expectations, while members forge ahead.
For some school services staff, summer break is their busy season. Here's how they're preparing schools for the new year.
The upcoming presidential election could have profound effects on America’s climate and environmental policies that will trickle down to New England. It all depends on who takes office.
WBUR's Morning Edition talks two community activists to hear about why they are pressing the state to keep Steward Health Care's Carney Hospital in Dorchester open.
Danielle Ferrier, CEO of Heading Home, says none of the 10 families who received eviction notices at the overflow shelter her organization is running are being forced to leave as the 5-day limit goes into effect.
Dozens of mountain lion sighting reports are filed each year in New Hampshire. Fish and Game officials say none of them have proven the presence of the animal in the state.
Small-scale efforts to help migrants are happening all over the Boston Area, from churches and activists opening up spaces to Haitians lending a hand to compatriots who arrive with nothing.
Three recent polls show Harris with at least a 5-point lead over Trump in New Hampshire — evidence that the Democratic ticket is enjoying something of a honeymoon swoon.
Medical providers, homelessness prevention workers and immigrant advocates rallied at the State House Thursday to call on state leaders to reverse a controversial cap on stays in overflow shelters. Dr. Lara Jirmanus, co-founder of the Massachusetts Coalition for Health Equity, discusses her group's opposition to the state's policy.
Migrants have been fleeing Venezuela's political and economic turmoil, and many settling in the Boston area are hoping for an end to the Maduro government.
Congressman Jim McGovern served with Walz during Walz's six terms in Congress and calls him a personal friend.
Presidents can't fix inflation; that's the Federal Reserve's job. Still, if the election comes down to a referendum on the economy, polls show Trump has an edge.
Richard Henning is set to become the archbishop of Boston at the end of October when Cardinal Sean O’Malley, who led the archdiocese for 21 years, will step down into retirement.
The Sumner Tunnel is slated to reopen Monday, after a July closure for repairs that often led to heavy traffic jams. Weekend tunnel closures are expected to continue through at least October.
Audiences at Tanglewood in Lenox will have the chance to commune with lost aliens, dinosaurs and Darth Vader as the Boston Pops Orchestra performs conductor laureate John Williams’ iconic music during two Film Night programs on Aug. 2 and Aug. 3.
WBUR state politics reporter Walter Wuthmann joins Morning Edition to unpack what passed and what remains in talks on Beacon Hill at the end of the legislative session.
“Sometimes there are real medical needs, but more than anything you keep hearing about people who were isolated in rural Vermont — boy, are they isolated,” nurse Sunny Martinson said.
“Now the question, of course, is where are people going to go?" said Lyndia Downie, head of the Pine Street Inn. "And I don't wholly know the answer to that.”
WBUR's Morning Edition hears from Alan Sager, professor of health law, policy and management at Boston University, to understand what's next for the company and the state of the health care industry in Massachusetts.
Monuments in Boston are evolving as the city asks big questions about who is honored and memorialized. A $3 million multi-year grant from the Mellon Foundation is supporting this change, and the contributions of more than 50 artists who are experimenting with monumental ideas that include theater, murals, music, and community conversation.
"A doctor dismissed my leg pain as being psychological, suggesting to my mom, not me, the patient, to see a psychiatrist instead of investigating the pain I was experiencing. That made me feel, uh, crazy, uh, frustrated, and not respected or cared for. "
The families moved into the church a few months after they fled Afghanistan in 2021. They and their supporters realized how difficult it would be to find large, affordable permanent housing in the area. The church's rector is leading an effort to develop a system of housing for the families and others who've been forcibly displaced from their homelands.
Vice President Kamala Harris has set fundraising records since President Biden announced he was bowing out of the presidential race on Sunday. Massachusetts-based Democratic fundraiser Alan Solomont joined WBUR's Deborah Becker to to talk about Harris' early haul and what it means for the presidential race moving forward.
Some party veterans say they wanted a series of mini-forums to hear from Harris and other top Democrats. Harris already has the backing of enough delegates to win the party's presidential nomination.
Remembrances are pouring in for philanthropist and advertising executive Jack Connors who died from cancer at his home in Brookline on Monday. He was 82.
Connors was a founding partner of advertising giant Hill, Holliday and a Boston power broker with a far-reaching legacy in philanthropy, business and politics.
With Biden out of the race, Steve Kerrigan, chair of the state's Democratic Party, spoke about next steps for the more than 100 state delegates headed to the party's national convention in Chicago next month.
The closing down of the men's prison is due in part to a steep drop in the number of people incarcerated in the state over the past decade. Gov. Maura Healey said the state envisions an "economic development project" that would transform the MCI-Concord site, at least partially, into housing.
Boston's Arnold Arboretum is partnering with the the city, the MBTA and community groups to renovate a park entrance off Washington Street in Roslindale. The new entrance will open later this summer
Many expressed gratitude toward the 81-year-old, praising his actions as president and record as a longtime public servant.
On Saturday, a regional legend will get his due by the national pastime. The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York will honor Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer Joe Castiglione with the 2024 Ford C. Frick Award, which celebrates the elite broadcasters of the game.
25-year-old saxophonist Seventh Sun has long dreamed of making an album. His just-released debut honors jazz's traditions and collaborative spirit while exploring its infinite possibilities.
The researchers are using stem cell technology to create what they call "mini brains" and test how psychoactive substances may affect humans. They're hoping to answer profound questions about what the plants might teach us about consciousness and whether they can help develop new psychiatric drugs.
James Pindell is a political reporter for The Boston Globe. He joined WBUR's All Things Considered from inside the convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton watched Thursday's press conference and joined Morning Edition to explain why he remains concerned about Biden's candidacy and ability to defeat former President Donald Trump.
Ayo Edebiri shouted out Cool Dogs on a talk show. But the quirky ice cream novelty, once served at Fenway Park, is now nowhere to be found.
A year after floods devastated many municipalities across Vermont, most of the damage has been repaired. But with the threat of more extreme storms looming due to climate change, there’s an urgent need for towns to build flood mitigation projects. That work will take years and cost millions of dollars.
SoBar Comedy is the country’s first sober-curious comedy club. The new venue in Faneuil Hall hosts bi-weekly improv and stand-up shows.
Drivers in Boston are encountering a new kind of traffic enforcement on neighborhood streets: speed humps. The city is installing more than 2,000 of them, as part of a program to slow cars down and make streets safer.
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is experimenting with a new system, where technology is used to continuously test the water rather than volunteers testing every five days. It means fewer data gaps and less human error, but it also means volunteers are a smaller part of the process.
Advocates say conversions could kill two birds with one stone, warding off vacancies while adding desperately needed housing.
The company has opened a cannery in New Bedford, the first to open in New England in nearly a century, they say. To start, they’re canning single-origin mussels, hardshell, surf and razor clams, oysters, trout and salmon.
A Norfolk Superior Court judge has declared a mistrial in the Karen Read murder case. Former Boston Globe columnist Joanna Weiss, now the director of media training at Northeastern University, joined WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss how the case morphed into a national spectacle.
Steward wants to sell its hospitals at auction this summer. But the sales process is off to a rocky start, raising anxiety for people who rely on Steward hospitals for medical care and jobs.
Attorney Shira Diner, president of the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the Karen Read murder trial and what comes next.
Cambridge has the largest public art collection in New England. After each long, messy winter, the city’s conservation team mobilizes to take care of that massive trove.
To learn more about how the candidates' spoke about issues that will impact voters here in Massachusetts, WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy talked to MassInc Polling Group’s Steve Koczela.
A year ago this month, the former morgue manager of Harvard Medical School was arrested and charged with stealing body parts. Many wondered what consequences Harvard might face. The answer: not much.
A few hundred years, grave robbing and mistreating cadavers were commonplace at medical schools. WBUR's Ally Jarmanning talks to historians bringing light to medical education's dark past, and professors advocating for more respect for the dead.
Body parts of donors stolen from the Harvard Medical School morgue were sold across the country, exposing a thriving trade of human-remains buyers and sellers.
The theft of body parts from Harvard's morgue was like an earthquake for families of those who had donated their bodies. They were left with painful questions — including whether they’d received the true remains of their loved ones.
Harvard Medical School's now-former morgue manager was charged with stealing and selling donor bodies about a year ago. His arrest exposed the school as part of a nationwide network of human remains trading.
Since the private, for-profit hospital chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, doctors are departing, and patients are seeking care elsewhere, according to employees and Massachusetts health care leaders.
Food historian Susan Benjamin takes us back in time to trace the surprising history of strawberries in New England.
The Boston Celtics, NBA champions for the 18th time, crossed town for a parade Friday, and more than a few Bostonians showed up to cheer from the sidelines.
The new PEACE program is aimed at helping women prisoners under 30 learn life skills that will help keep them out of prison.
The neighborhood school model was a big driver of inequity among Boston public schools in the years before mandatory busing. BPS is hoping that a new kind of school model will rebuild trust among families and the schools they live near.
Before busing, civil rights thinkers devised a solution for bad education: freedom schools.
By 1975, many elementary school students were bused from Chinatown to schools in Charlestown. Today, there's still a significant number of Chinese students attending a Charlestown elementary school. Still, 50 years after court-ordered desegregation, providing bilingual students with a solid education is difficult to achieve.
Boston schools are more segregated now than than they were 30 years ago. Did integration fail, or did the people?
Since the end of mandatory busing in 1988, white students in the Boston public schools have tended to 'cluster' once again in a small handful of select schools, due to parent choice, persistent neighborhood segregation — and district policy.
Reporter Simón Rios joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the storylines of Celtics' historic season and what could be next for the young team.
As she runs for governor of New Hampshire, much of Republican Kelly Ayotte's campaign messaging seems to focus on Massachusetts. But why? According to some experts, it's part of a New Hampshire tradition.
When Boston's Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola thinks of Juneteenth, she sees the national holiday as a celebration, but also as a reminder of oppression. Olayiwola joined WBUR's Weekend Edition host Sharon Brody to reflect on the meaning of the day and how some of her poetry reflects the holiday's themes.
Hundreds of mobile home residents say they've been charged disparate prices, in violation of state law. Park owners, who want to charge higher rates to new residents, argue that requiring prices to be the same for everyone could hurt those least able to pay.
Nearly 50 years after the ruling mandating Boston desegregate its schools, two people who lived through that history joined WBUR's Morning Edition to look back on what happened and how it still impacts us today.
The tours are organized through a partnership between Women's Lunch Place, a daytime women's shelter and advocacy center in Boston, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
For many years, communities in Massachusetts balked at the idea of installing boxes containing Narcan on the streets and outside public buildings. Now there are at least 134. This drug that can reverse an OD is available free, day and night - to save a life - if needed.
Tragedy bonded the members of Trash Rabbit and fueled their furious, complex rock 'n' roll. Now the band is a favorite in the Boston basement rock scene with a new album that captures the ferocity of the group's live shows.
We're talking about Myrtle the Turtle, the oldest and most famous inhabitant of the New England Aquarium’s ocean tank. Over the decades, Myrtle has contributed to scientific research, been an ambassador for green sea turtles in the wild and become a cultural touchstone.
Jullieanne Doherty Lee, executive director of Boston's office of LGBTQ+ Advancement, talks with WBUR's Weekend Edition host Sharon Brody ahead of the city's pride parade.
Hoping to spot fireflies this summer? You don’t have to travel far to see them. Here are some tips on the best spots and times to find fireflies in Massachusetts.
The 2022 NPR Tiny Desk winner draws from folk, jazz, funk, alternative rock and pop punk on her new album.
Some Boston-area researchers said the decision by advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reflected challenges facing regulators as psychedelic treatments enter mainstream psychiatry.
The textile artist's works are now up as part of her exhibit "Go Down to the River and Talk to 'JAH'" at the Boston Public Library's Hyde Park branch, on view through June 29.
"If you want to push around Washington or Wall Street or Beacon Hill, then having some people with hairlines like mine is a useful asset," McKibben said, lifting his cap.
The judge, in the Southern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, will play a critical role in determining the timeline for the sale of the Steward's 30-plus facilities across the country, and how to distribute any assets to Steward's creditors.
Former Rhode Island congressman Patrick Kennedy joins WBUR's Weekend Edition to discuss his new book as well as the importance of communication around mental illness, the challenges, and the recovery processes.
The reports of bullying by now-suspended Communications Chief Cedric Sinclair are the latest example of chaotic and bitter dealings at an agency tasked with overseeing the state’s $6 billion marijuana industry.
Amy Carnevale, chair of the state's Republican Party, reacts to the guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump's historic trial.
Starting in 2024, horseshoe crabs can no longer be harvested for bait or biomedical uses during spring spawning season in Massachusetts.
Rev. Laura Everett covers PWHL Boston for her website, Boston Women's Sports. She joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the game and what it means for the future of women's sports.
Norwood's struggles since the sudden closure of its local hospital offers a warning for other communities that rely on Steward Health Care.
Boston Public Schools' new campaign to tackle absenteeism seeks to reward students for improved attendance while identifying why some kids "chronically" miss school.
Orleans first responders share their struggle in searching for a house on the expensive Cape. Single-family homes in Orleans sold for a median price of $1.2 million last year. That’s 68% more than the median sale price Cape-wide, according to the Cape and Islands Association of Realtors.
Rev. Laura Everett writes about Boston professional women's sports for a website she started. She says it's a treat to watch Olympic athletes and other elite hockey players on PWHL Boston.
In Massachusetts, preserving more forests, fields and wetlands is a critical way the state plans to slow climate change. But a popular land conservation program leaves many property owners in limbo. They apply, spend $5,000-$15,000 on surveys, appraisals and legal fees and then wait. "I might die before this is done," said one applicant.
Since they were teens — and even tweens — the Wolff Sisters have been honing an Americana sound with Massachusetts as a muse. Now they're playing at Boston Calling.
The Harvard's highest governing boars yesterday voted down a recommendation from faculty that would have allowed the students to get their degrees despite receiving suspensions for their role in in the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus. Professor Ryan Enos, who supported supported the students getting degrees, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss.
New York City is slated to begin charging drivers entering lower Manhattan, and the funds raised will be used for public transportation. Could a similar policy work in Boston?
Mike "Murph" Murphy has been drawing loyal customers to his roadside trailer in central Mass. for 20 years.
In the 1950s, Toni Stone became the first woman to join a professional men’s baseball team. Now a New England premiere at the Huntington Theatre is shining a light on this forgotten figure’s story.
Protestors effectively shut down a reception for the exhibit, sparking questions about free speech and the role of public libraries in civic discourse.
Emergency shelter residents will eventually have to work and pay for their own housing. That's why the state is offering English classes at some shelters, part of a pilot program advocates hope will become available across the shelter system.
Every year, as spring approaches, Anita Diamant wonders if she should just let nature run its course and surrender her garden to the weeds. Then every year, she tries and tries again. She's too Type A to give up.
A decommissioned pipe organ has been given a second life by Mount Auburn Cemetery artist-in-residence Eden Rayz. She premieres a new work in Bigelow Chapel on Saturday.
May 18 is Haitian Flag Day. To mark the occasion, WBUR spoke with Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune — the city's first Haitian-American elected official — for a quick cultural education on Massachusetts' Haitian community and the history of Haitian Flag Day.
Dr. George Kondylis, chief medical officer at Lawrence General Hospital, joins WBUR’s Morning Edition to discuss the how other hospitals are feeling the effects of Steward Health Care's financial tribulations.
Twenty years ago, the first LGBTQ couples were married in Massachusetts. The state was the first in the country to legalize same-sex marriage.
The alternative rock group Guster releases their latest studio album Friday, May 17. Titled “Ooh La La,” it’s the band’s ninth album in 30 years. Their debut album “Parachute” came out on CD in 1994.
Ericka Guerrero and her son Leudi have been in the state shelter system since he was born more than 16 months ago. They've faced many hurdles and delays in getting out of shelter, including obtaining work authorization and competing for limited affordable housing.
Critics say history will not look well upon hundreds of pro-Palestinian students being arrested for peaceful protests.
Ross Martin, Boston College law professor who teaches bankruptcy law, joins WBUR's Weekend Edition to break down what the bankruptcy process looks like for Steward Health Care.
This weekend marks the seasonal debut of some of Boston’s best open-air artisan markets and free local festivals, from Seaport to SoWa to Back Bay.
Bankruptcy court records provide a clearer picture of Steward’s unwieldy debts and how they affect patient care.
Universities in greater Boston that had pro-Palestinian protest encampments will be holding commencement ceremonies in the coming weeks. Graduating seniors have mixed feelings about the occasion.
Police detained several protesters at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Thursday afternoon, the day after the school began issuing suspensions to those who took part in a pro-Palestinian encampment on the Kresge Lawn.
Legislators say potential improvements could include launching a new statewide sexual assault unit, forcing police to disclose more information about rapes and expanding the state’s DNA database.
The Boston-born singer's glittering garments are on display in the Museum of Fine Arts' fashion exhibition "Dress Up."
After months of uncertainty about its future, the nation’s largest private, for-profit hospital chain has filed for bankruptcy. The future of its eight Massachusetts hospitals remains a vexing question mark.
Mae Valerio's song “Home” was recently included in NPR’s Top Shelf, a kind of finalist list of Tiny Desk contestants. They started writing the song in their first semester at Berklee, caught in what they described as a “never-ending loop” of feeling alienated wherever they go.
Taxpayer-funded special ed schools have hired relatives and struck business deals with board members. Nearly three out of every four of the private organizations had possible conflicts. State oversight of the schools’ finances is lax.
Looking for a present for Mother's Day, Father's Day or an upcoming wedding or graduation? These eclectic Boston-area shops will make your search easier — and maybe more enjoyable, too.
The pro-Palestinian encampment on MIT's campus has been in place now for 12 days.
It’s been one of the longest-lasting encampments at a Boston-area school so far. Yet, negotiations to remove the tents from Kresge Lawn are stalled.
People who’ve struggled with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and other conditions are joining the mental health workforce to provide support for patients experiencing some of the same difficulties they have worked to overcome. In Massachusetts, mental health care leaders call them game-changers.
Charles "Stormy" Mayo, an expert on right whales and helped develop techniques for disentangling whales from fishing gear, is retiring from the Center for Coastal Studies this year. He spoke with WBUR's All Things Considered host Lisa Mullins about his work and the future for marine life in a warming world.
At the beginning of 2023, alternative hip-hop artist WhyTri started posting videos of his music on Reddit. He didn't think much of it — for him, it was a way to share his art with a wider audience.
A year into MBTA General Manager Phil Eng's tenure, some transit advocates and lawmakers say they're encouraged by his performance, while many riders say they're still waiting for their commutes to improve.
Interviews with several current employees — and complaints filed with the state Department of Public Health — paint a picture of flagging investment in facilities, administrative dysfunction and an alleged rat infestation. State officials are preparing for several scenarios, including a potential bankruptcy.
Hananiah Pierre-Louis, a longtime Massachusetts resident, has applied to bring relatives here: “It was always a burning desire of mine to have a route to bring my family over because of the constant turmoil and instability in Haiti."
The annual Sheepshearing Festival returns to Waltham's Gore Place this Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors can come watch sheep be shorn, check out handmade crafts and learn more about 18th- and 19th-century farming practices in Massachusetts.
Boston police arrested more than 100 people near Emerson College overnight as officers forcibly cleared a tent encampment. Demonstrators had set up their tents in solidarity with a broader movement by U.S. college students calling on universities to sever ties with Israel and support a ceasefire in Gaza.
With federal money and local support, Peterborough, New Hampshire is hoping to electrify 200 heating systems in the next three years. They’re also trying to train more people to do that work.
The events at Harvard unfolded as similar activism across campuses in Greater Boston and the U.S. drew national attention and comparisons to Vietnam-era student protest movements. The actions largely called for a ceasefire in Gaza and for universities to sever financial ties to Israel.
WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy talks with ESPN's Mike Reiss ahead of the NFL draft tonight about what he's expecting from the Patriots.
At Appleton Farms in Ipswich, migratory bobolinks return each May to use the grasslands for breeding. Artist Jean Shin has installed a pastoral art installation called "Perch" highlighting the critical roles the birds play in this ecosystem.
With climate change causing more frequent and intense storms, property owners are taking action to prevent flooding. Some are even going as far as to let the water into their homes.
Experts say the case against Alvin Campbell is a striking example of how police and prosecutors often fail to take action when victims report sexual assaults, potentially allowing serial rapists to remain at large.
WBUR's Weekend Edition caught up with Khari A. Thompson, who covers the Celtics and basketball for Boston.com, to discuss the C's strengths and weaknesses this season.
A new Harvard Kennedy School poll found adults under 30 favoring President Biden, especially women. Leading concerns among young voters are the economy, abortion rights and the war in Gaza. Students in Greater Boston echoed these concerns in interviews with WBUR.
Brian Swett will be Boston's first chief climate officer. The role will oversee address climate change efforts across city departments.
"The people out on the floor are the heart of the operation; without them, we can't get our product out the door," Ahead's Tracy Silvia said. "They don't deserve the reputation or bad rap they get for being immigrants."
It's Marathon Monday, and tens of thousands of runners will make their way along the historic 26.2-mile race route. We'll provide live updates throughout the day, including details on how you can join the throngs of spectators cheering the racers on.
Officials are locked in fight over who has the power to transfer city-owned properties. It could be up to a judge to decide who's right.
Beyond the challenge of racing 26.2 miles, participants often face another hurdle: the unpredictable New England weather. While this year's Marathon Monday forecast does not look completely ideal for runners because it will be on the mild side, it's certainly not going to feature anything extreme. Spectators will enjoy a beautiful day.
WBUR's Alex Ashlock talks about the runners to watch and other key details spectators should keep in mind ahead of the marathon Monday.
On a mild, sunny afternoon earlier this month, grown-ups and children in the playground shared their thoughts about Martin's Park with WBUR's Weekend Edition for this audio postcard.
Barbara Moran, 53, has run five marathons, but the last one was 20 years ago. She gave up running regularly when arthritis began eating away at her knees. What if she could run one more? When Barb started training for Boston, she thought she was trying to hold onto her younger self. Instead, she grew.
Chris Troyanos has helped race medicine evolve, from how runners are treated for heat stroke to 'massive' planning with hospitals and health officials.
Twenty years after the 2004 Sox snapped an 86-year championship drought, fans were commemorating that improbable win, even as they worried this season will disappoint.
WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy talked with reporter Zeninjor Enwemeka to talk about the potential ballot questions and what it takes to get them to the voters in 2024.
If you’re new to Boston, you probably just survived the move-in process. So now it’s time to think about settling in and finding your community. That can be hard. So here at WBUR we’ve put together a new project that makes it easier to become a Bostonian. It’s called Field Guide to Boston.
The Sept. 12 preliminary election will decide which two candidates move on to the Nov. 7 general election in four Boston City Council races. Here's what voters in Districts 3, 5, 6 and 7 should know before heading to the polls.
Councilors Kendra Lara and Ricardo Arroyo are fighting to advance in Tuesday's preliminary election after weathering months of negative headlines related to ethics scandals.
WBUR's Weekend Edition host Sharon Brody talks with WBUR Radio Boston producer and a veteran sports journalist Khari Thompson about Tom Brady's legacy and how the Patriots move forward as a team.
ESPN reporter Mike Reiss joined WBUR’s Morning Edition for a primer on this year’s Patriots as they enter the 2023 season. If you’re tuning in for their first game of the year Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, here’s what you need to know.
Members of a neo-Nazi hate group have demonstrated outside several hotels where the state is renting rooms for homeless families.
Dennis Varley, the new chief of stations joins the T after a three-decade career in transportation in New York. Varley is tasked with helping make Boston's subway, commuter rail and buses safe, secure and clean for riders.
Since her first steps at the Syrian border, 12-foot tall puppet Little Amal has become a symbol of refugee displaced populations now widely recognized across the world. Amal arrives in Boston Thursday to begin a nine-week journey across the United States.
In the lead up to the 50-year anniversary of the Boston busing crisis, a group of more than three dozen community leaders are launching a new three-year initiative to remember the busing program and educate Bostonians on its legacy through conversations and exhibits.
Hundreds of years ago, the invasive European green crab first arrived in the region. Today, they’re everywhere, and that is putting pressure on other seafood industries. One solution? Eat them. “It’s a good story, you’re eating an invasive species that actually tastes good, so it’s an easy sell,” said Row 34 Chef Jeremy Sewall.
The effort to vaccinate newly arrived immigrant children, enroll them in school and equip schools with translators and transportation plans has proved daunting. Even as the first day of school arrives, it remains a work in progress. The result: Some kids won't start on time.
State Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver talked with about WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy the reopening of the Sumner Tunnel and what drivers should expect following the nearly two-month shutdown.
Increasingly hot summers and warming winters could allow for new plant varieties and a longer growing season in the Northeast.
Retired art teacher Gary White uses an endless supply of sand, saltwater, random recyclables, and some dollar-store tools to create sculptural masterpieces on Nahant Beach. These sculptures deliver surprise jolts of joy before the ocean swallows them up again.
For decades, federal rules prohibited men who have sex with men from donating blood, but those rules have finally changed.
Public health experts aren't sure how many people die because of the heat each year, because there's no standard for what constitutes a "heat-related" death.
WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy talked with Elizabeth Warren about her takeaways from the trip and why the fight against Russia matters to the United States.
Heavy rains have caused massive damage for New England farmers this summer. Problems from heat, pests and drought are common. Some farmers are changing their practices to become more resilient to climate change.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will give law enforcement more authority to remove tents, and add more shelter beds, as the city looks to address worsening conditions in an area that's become a stubborn symbol of the region's opioid crisis.
Nantucket, with its dark sky, is unique: it’s one of the few places in eastern Massachusetts where people can see the Milky Way with the naked eye.
But light pollution is threatening that clear view _ and increasing health risks.
City officials and health care professionals on Wednesday toured the now-dilapidated facilities. Inside, the buildings are in an eerie state of disrepair, nine years after being abandoned when the Long Island bridge shut down.
"People are so isolated and so lonely, and that has such a negative impact on their quality of life," said Jeff Keilson, senior vice president at Advocates, the human services agency that runs the Friendship Project.
In the state-funded family shelter system, more than 10% of the households are now in hotels and motels without the usual support staff and services. Many families in these units do not have easy access to translation, transportation and case management, among other services.
Cape and Islands District Attorney named retired detective Meredith Lobur to a "Brady List," alerting prosecutors to alleged misconduct that could make an officer's testimony unreliable in legal cases.
With intensive academic instruction and pre-college counseling, Thrive Scholars is on a mission to see its students — overwhelmingly students of color from low-income households — win seats at the nation’s top schools.
Last week, Massachusetts became the eighth state in the country to fund free school meals for all public school children, regardless of household income. Advocates hope it will reduce the stigma around free meals and remove the barrier to nourishment at school.
Families and community activists are questioning the decision, arguing the closures in two of Boston’s poorest neighborhoods underline a history of public underinvestment and neglect.
Boston has cleared a major regulatory hurdle to rebuilding the Long Island bridge, which would reconnect the mainland with a recovery campus on the island.
This week, former City Councilor Kenzie Bok begins her role as administrator of the Boston Housing Authority, the agency that oversees the city's affordable housing. She joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about her priorities and approach to addressing the city's housing crisis.
WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy talked with reporter and anchor Steve Brown about what made it into the budget and what cut from the $56 billion spending plan.
Volatile weather fueled by climate change has ruined nearly 3,000 acres of crops in Massachusetts, affecting more than 100 farms and costing about $15 million. And it has left farmers asking how to keep farming in a rapidly changing climate.
Anita Hill joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to talk about the life and legacy of Ogletree.
Scientists in New Hampshire are using fridge that reaches about -460 degrees Fahrenheit, the lowest temperature that can theoretically be reached, to study how elements are formed in supernova explosions.
Several Boston officials are sounding alarms over the growing tent encampment in the area of Boston known as "Mass and Cass."
While some candidates call for Trump to step out of the race, others defend the former president on the campaign trail.
The founder of a veterans-led nonprofit group tracking extremists in New England talks about the role of right-wing groups like NSC-131 in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the threat they pose, and what needs to be done to curtail their actions.
Tanisha Sullivan, president of the Boston NAACP, reflects on the organization's 114th national convention that wrapped up last night.
WBUR's Morning Edition spoke with a GOP strategist to find out how Massachusetts Republicans are viewing this latest legal trouble for the former president.
Heat is much more dangerous for some people than others. And heat-related health risks begin much earlier in the year than most people realize. New alerts aim to get this information to patients through doctors and nurses, and emphasize the root cause of rising temperatures: climate change.
When you pay your monthly gas and electric bills, you might be supporting your utility’s attempts to influence climate policy. Some in Massachusetts want to change this.
Temperatures will likely start to rise Wednesday, and last possibly through Saturday. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a heat emergency for Thursday and Friday.
The emergency family shelter system is seeing an "unprecedented" increase in homelessness as a result of high housing costs and new arrivals to the state. However, experts say these numbers represent just a fraction of all homeless families in Massachusetts.
Bennett was a born-and-bred New Yorker, but his life story also has roots in Boston. Those who knew him share their reflections on key turning points in his career and the influence he had on the city. The famous vocalist died on Friday.
The one-day class teaches clinicians, veterans' advocates and family members how to talk with vets about guns, safer storage and reduced access in the event of a mental health crisis, which lessens the chance of suicide.
Landsmark occupies a key spot in the story of how Boston earned its reputation. In 1976, amid the uproar in Boston over court-ordered school desegregation, he crossed paths with protesters near City Hall. And that moment was captured in Stanley Forman's photograph, "The Soiling of Old Glory."
It took time for the now legendary 20th-century artist to find his visual voice. A new exhibition at the Cape Ann Museum transports visitors back to a pivotal summer 100 years ago when Hopper met the woman who would become his model, muse, manager and wife: Josephine Nivison.
Campbell says the state needs new laws to tackle the problem. She joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to talk about that proposed legislation.
Mayor Wu's plan to increase the number of affordable housing units in Boston is heading to City Council after being approved by the Boston Planning and Development Agency board. While developers say an increase in affordable units would stall construction, advocates say it doesn't go far enough to address the city's housing crisis.
As a small college with a highly personalized admissions process, Olin College in Needham hopes to maintain a diverse student population, despite the end of race-conscious admissions.
More people are experiencing homelessness in Boston this year as compared to 2022, according to the latest census by the city.
Cleanup efforts are underway in Ludlow, Vermont, a community that was hard hit by flooding earlier this week. Community members are coming together to volunteer and offer free services while the area grapples with the damage.
Boston University law professor Andrew Sellars joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about this.
The city of Montpelier, Vermont experienced its worst flooding in living memory on Monday and Tuesday. Now, businesses and residents are left with the clean up. Some aren't sure when, or if, they’ll be able to recover.
For over a year, the hospital let migrant families without housing sleep overnight. Now, citing safety concerns, BMC is barring the parents and children from staying and redirecting them elsewhere. Some families have been given free transportation to Logan Airport to wait there until state field offices and other resources open.
Massachusetts Health Quality Partners CEO Barbra Rabson wrote about her concerns in a letter published by The Boston Globe on Thursday, and she joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the issue.
About 5% of the state’s saltwater beaches had too much bacteria in the water, leading to more than 1,000 days of posted closures.
This weekend marks 10 years since the celebrated festival, Levitate, was born at a beloved surf shop thanks to one couple's shared love of community and culture. The founders say that a reggae, rock and jam-infused lineup helps foster the event's unique energy.
During the COVID health emergency, federal rules allowed MassHealth recipients to keep their benefits indefinitely. But now, people have to prove they qualify and health care providers and community advocates fear people who don't speak English or have easy access to technology could lose access to coverage.
Massachusetts became home to new U.S. citizens on Monday. The right hands of 263 people rose as they swore the Oath of Allegiance during a ceremony at Faneuil Hall.
James Kontoules says he will view the wildfire smoke in Massachusetts differently now after having fought the Canadian wildfires for two weeks.
The Kilham Bear Center in Lyme New Hampshire, which raises orphaned cubs, tries to mimic this behavior by releasing bears into the wild in late spring and early summer. This year they raised and are releasing 137 black bears — including two from western Massachusetts.
The 6-3 ruling from the court's conservative majority threw out Biden's $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce student loan debt, saying it exceeds his federal authority.
About twenty community members joined to create the "Dorchester Weather," a play celebrating activism in climate change.
Poised with a video rebuke, Harvard University had braced itself for the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down its affirmative action policy. The school, along with many other local colleges, quickly clarified they would comply with the court's decision, while also reaffirming commitments to diverse student populations.
Summer of Sass will be able to provide employment opportunities and subsidized housing for four times the amount of people thanks to a donor who gave the nonprofit a $3.7 million Victorian house. "This program will never die at this point,” founder Kristen Becker said.
Jonathan Feingold, a Boston University School of Law professor and co-author of an amicus brief in support of Harvard and the University of North Carolina, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the ramifications of ruling.
Our unsettled pattern continues into the Fourth of July holiday, but don't cancel your outdoor plans just yet.
Registry of Motor Vehicles officials say they're prepping for the influx, while advocates stress fair treatment for immigrant drivers.
What entices someone to eat less meat? Hospitals are tackling this question as they work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve patients' health. Here's one tip in play at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital: Don't use the words vegan or vegetarian.
WBUR’s education desk recently caught up with some students and educators across the state to reflect on what they celebrated and struggled with last year.
A new report from Harvard finds the Biden administration's "Dedicated Docket" immigration court in Boston, which was supposed to speed up the asylum process and make it fairer, makes obtaining asylum harder.
After a group held a staged die-in at a busy Dorchester intersection, three people involved in its planning and execution talk to WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy about how gun violence affects them and their communities, and what they want to do to change that.
Over the past decade, the number of children receiving Supplemental Security Income has dropped dramatically. There is evidence that when young people lose this money, they are more likely to commit crimes and end up in prison.
Massachusetts has not experienced much of the political turmoil triggered by the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, which ended the constitutional right to an abortion. But the state is feeling the effects of a deepening divide on abortion playing out across the country.
The festival will take place over three days and expects close to 15,000 attendees. Founder Catherine Morris says, “You should feel free to be able to run. You should feel free to be able to do a cartwheel. You should feel free to dance."
Author Wendy Rouse unearthed the experience of local queer suffragettes in her book, "Public Spaces, Secret Lives: A Queer History of the Suffrage Movement." In this interview with WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy, learn about the local examples of queer people in the struggle for women's voting rights.
This is a story about a hand-hooked rug, the woman who couldn’t complete it and a stranger who stepped in to help. They found each other through Loose Ends, a network of volunteer crafters in 42 countries launched just 10 months ago.
The Charlestown Historic Battlefield District Committee wants a designation to mark the larger footprint of the Battle of Bunker Hill. They seek to protect against encroaching development — which some other residents welcome.
Congress established it as a federal holiday just two years ago in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis. But Boston Globe columnist Renee Graham argues that some may be using the holiday to avoid deeper conversations about race and slavery.
Musician Mel Fitzhugh said she hopes her music can help amplify Wheatley's story of becoming the first African-American to publish a volume of poetry while growing up enslaved in the home of a prominent Boston family.
Some families are still waiting to hear whether their loved ones' bodies were among those allegedly stolen and sold by the former Harvard morgue manager.
The former horse race track has made way for The Stage, which opens this weekend with a three-day music series called Re:SET, featuring headliners Steve Lacy, LCD Soundsystem and boygenius.
View Boston, a new sky-high observatory, opens today at the top of the Prudential Center. WBUR’s Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy stopped by for an early tour from The View's owners, Boston Properties.
The aging Brutalist fortress is in need of significant repairs. The city has earmarked $80 million for its upkeep in the most recent capital plan.
The indictment alleges that starting in 2018, Cedric Lodge began taking body parts that had been donated for medical research and bringing them to his home in Goffstown, N.H. He and his wife are accused of selling the cadaver parts to others.
Large Massachusetts-based companies Fidelity and State Street continue to offer investments in crypto. During a tumultuous period, they've even increased opportunities for digital investing.
Hundreds of thousands of people descended on Boston Saturday for the first Pride parade in three years. The annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community was delayed by the pandemic, and then canceled after its organizing committee disbanded.
This cinematic throwdown saw 72 teams working over a weekend to make a short film. WBUR senior arts reporter Andrea Shea followed one group's effort to finish their movie on time.
The new initiative is a public-private partnership that offers free preschool programming through the Cambridge Public Schools, child care centers, and in-home family child care providers.
The program served a swath of suburban towns along the Route 2 corridor and rural towns in Middlesex County. Emerson Health says the program saw a "limited number" of patients, and it's shifting priorities to focus on inpatient and emergency behavioral health care.
As a number of Catholic organizations across the country roll out guidelines that limit gender expression, one staffer at a parish in Chestnut Hill has tried to make his church welcoming to trans and queer people.
Harvard's women's hockey coach, Katey Stone, is retiring after three decades in the role. The announcement came amid an investigation into her alleged abuse, hazing and racist behavior toward the team. Katie Strang, a senior investigative writer with The Athletic speaks with WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy about the investigation and the larger context of abuse in sports.
Proponents argue modular buildings could help ease a severe housing shortage. This type of construction has gained traction in Sweden and states like Pennsylvania and California.
Changing student demographics, including a growing number of English learners, is causing Massachusetts educators to question the value of the traditional testing regime.
Theresa Okokon loved "The Little Mermaid" as a child. Thirty-four years after the original, Ariel's face changed, but the story stayed the same, she writes.
Elderly and disabled people remain at higher risk of getting severely sick from COVID, even as much of society moves on from the pandemic.
Greater Boston Food Bank president and CEO Catherine D’Amato joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss they key findings from a new report the group released, and what steps government and community groups may need to take to address food insecurity.
WBUR reporter Simón Rios talks about the team's challenges in Game 7, from injured players to a weak defense, and what changes to look out for in the offseason.
A WBUR investigation revealed that by keeping records secret, a statute designed to protect victims instead protects alleged abusers.
The Celtics moved to the brink of the greatest comeback in NBA playoffs history Saturday, holding off the Miami Heat to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals.
For the parents of Taylor Swift fans, this concert was more than an event, writes Joanna Weiss. We heard the soundtrack of our kids’ childhoods, a discography that spans nearly two decades, so long and broad and varied that it serves as a marker of time.
The singer-songwriter rose to fame thanks to a song about Vermont. On Saturday, the 26-year-old takes the stage at Boston Calling. Ahead of his performance, he shared how New England became a muse for his music.
The band brings a fusion of indie-pop, rock, funk and soul to the music festival on Saturday, which marks the achievement of a dream singer-guitarist Leo Son had when The Q-Tip Bandits formed five years ago.
A half dozen Republican hopefuls have traveled to New Hampshire to seek voter support, but polls show Trump with a big lead.
The Edgewater Food Forest in Mattapan is a formerly vacant lot now filled with fruit trees and berry bushes. Anyone in the community can harvest food for free.
In over 100 countries, the pill is available without a prescription. As the Food and Drug Administration considers a similar move in the U.S., advocates are revisiting the pill’s quirky and controversial beginnings.
The son in the father-son wheelchair duo, known for competing in the Boston Marathon, has died. Rick Hoyt’s family says he passed away Monday from respiratory complications.
Boston officials hope to encourage at least 8% of commuters to bike to work by 2030. They invited cyclists to City Hall Plaza last week for free bike checks and breakfast. Hundreds of cyclists attended the event.
Despite layoffs in the tech sector, many Massachusetts companies are still hiring. But insiders say higher interest rates could bring challenges, especially for startups.
Boston University Law Professor Gerry Leonard joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about this ruling.
About 48% of school leaders in the Northeast reported feeling understaffed going into the current school year, according to a recent U.S. Department of Education survey. Districts in need of bilingual teachers say their staffing woes are even more acute.
In a 155-page report, the Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General said its “most concerning” finding was that Rollins appeared to use her position as U.S. attorney “to disclose non-public, sensitive DOJ information” to a reporter about a potential DOJ investigation of then-interim Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden.
With climate change, their food source is migrating and the whales are moving, too. This makes it even more important to know where the are and where they’re going will be to protect them from fish gear entanglement and boat strike
U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins is expected to submit her letter of resignation to Pres. Joe Biden by end of day Friday, following a months-long investigation by the Department of Justice into her attendance at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser last year and other potential ethical breaches.
The restaurant community continues to reel in the wake of abuse allegations against Boston chef and restaurateur Barbara Lynch. The accusations are raising broader questions about restaurant culture, and its impact on workers and their mental health. And some in the industry are looking towards solutions.
A startling analysis from the Boston Public Health Commission shows the longest average life expectancy in Boston is nearly 92 years, for residents in a section of the Back Bay. Residents in a section of Roxbury have the shortest expected life span, just under 69 years.
Discrimination Attorney Ana Munoz spoke with WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy about the fine balance councilors must strike between the state Constitution and the Voting Rights Act, which allows district boundaries to consider race.
The Nature Conservancy is restoring a 97-acre site called the "Medicine Lots" on Martha's Vineyard. The site is a biological hotspot, home to 19 rare species, including 16 rare moths.
A federal grand jury has been looking for at least a year into alleged brutality and retaliation by officers at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center, a prisoner's lawyer says.
To find out more about what this means for Massachusetts, WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy spoke to Boston University School of Public Health professor Dr. David Hamer.
Massachusetts is one of about a dozen states where residents can choose to buy electricity from a supplier other than their default utility. The hope was that competitive electric suppliers would save people money; instead, residents are paying more.
This school year, 15 districts have partnered with Cambridge-based mental health care startup Cartwheel Care to offer short-term virtual therapy. The partnership aims to engage school leaders and counselors in referrals and minimize wait times for students seeking care during a time of high demand.
UMass Boston professor John Duff has been studying the issue, and joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to talk about it.
Massachusetts may be known for its hospitals and innovation, but its organ donation program is underperforming. A Waltham-based nonprofit called New England Donor Services has been under fire from Congress, and new federal data show the group isn’t finding enough donors for transplant patients.
During the pandemic, Boston Baroque and Guerilla Opera experimented with virtual streaming. Now, both organizations are developing plans with in-person and online audiences in mind.
Three years ago when the pandemic began, Angkor Dance Troupe and the Boston Ballet were both brought to a halt. Now, the companies are stabilizing and rebuilding.
The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston have been facing similar, yet different dilemmas as they create new models for survival.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is pressing hard to introduce rent control in the city, in hopes of stabilizing the housing market for tenants. A city-backed bill to cap rent increases at 10% on roughly half the city's rental units has been on Beacon Hill for more than a month. Lawmakers are not rushing to sign on.
Keith Pompey, who covers the Sixers for the Philadelphia Inquirer, shares his analysis for the Eastern Conference semifinal playoff, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Monday at TD Garden.
Under an ambitious effort to improve behavioral health care, Massachusetts has set up a new helpline to connect residents with services 24 hours a day — for free.
It has been three years since the pandemic brought live theater to a halt. In Greater Boston, theater companies large and small are charting a new path forward.
Those appeals typically go to district courts or the Firearm Licensing Review Board. Attorney Jason Guida, a former member of that board, joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy.
Laura Levis died of an asthma attack right outside the Somerville Hospital emergency room in 2016. She couldn't find the correct entrance and wasn't located by hospital employees after she called 911.
Massachusetts highest court has issued a ruling that says problems in a state forensic testing lab could result in the dismissal of tens of thousands drunken driving cases.
The state Department of Correction is making a case for an overall budget increase next fiscal year, and more money for programs that help people transition to life outside of prison, a process known as "re-entry."
Preschool teacher Trillian Clifford and her 18-month-old daughter were living happily in Sudan when a sudden and violent conflict between two militarized factions erupted just over a week ago. The two have been trapped and sheltering in place as the conflict continues.
One of agriculture’s top climate change solutions is not a new idea, but it’s starting to gain momentum in New England, a region that in recent years dealt with extreme rainfall and periods of extended drought.
Hundreds of Satanists will converge in Boston's Copley Square at the end of April for the second annual SatanCon. But they aren't coming to worship the devil.
There are no embalming fluids, no monuments, no manicured lawn. These natural burials are taking place year-round in Vermont as they become increasingly popular for several reasons including the benefit to the environment.
Brockton Public Schools is one of a handful of districts in Massachusetts where about half of the student body speak a language other than English at home. Here's a look inside the school system's newest facility where educators are using translation services as a way to forge deeper connections with parents.
Set to close in August after losing its accreditation, the for-profit school had bright spots — like its nursing program — that are now set to disappear.
Last year, Simone Leigh became the first Black woman to represent the U.S. at the Venice Biennale. Now on view in Boston, a survey of her work explores the interwoven threads of race and gender.
Massachusetts firefighters and their families are the latest group to join in the fight against PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." They have started a public campaign to educate people on the health risks of PFAS and to remove the chemicals from the protective gear that firefighters wear on the job. Scientists and politicians are rallying around their cause.
During heat waves and times of high electricity use, utilities often rely on older, fossil fuel power plants. But a project in Beverly offers an alternative: the school district uses their electric school buses’ giant batteries as mini power plants to send energy back to the grid.
On Saturday, remembrances and community service projects marked the 10th anniversary of the marathon bombings that killed three people and wounded hundreds of others.
A Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of leaking classified documents will remain in custody until a detention hearing set for next Wednesday.
She returned to work as an oncology nurse and he became a clinical psychologist. They say their experiences help them connect with their patients, and the work brings them a sense of purpose and normalcy.
The unthinkable happened when two bombs went off on Boylston Street 10 years ago. But the Boston Marathon has remained an event of human triumph -- that part didn’t change.
MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng spoke with WBUR's Morning Edition about how he plans to rebuild trust with riders and get the trains running at normal speeds again.
Dr. David King runs the Boston Marathon every year. In 2013, he finished the race about an hour before the bombs went off at the finish line. He went straight to MGH and operated on patients through the night. King says the past decade is "really just a story of resilience."
Boston Marathon winner and Olympian Des Linden spoke with WBUR's marathon correspondent Alex Ashlock about the key moments that shaped the book, the effects running and winning the marathon had on her life, and her plans to run the 2023 Boston Marathon.
Ed Davis led the Boston Police Department during the Boston Marathon bombings. Now a national speaker on the strengths and weaknesses in law enforcement's response to mass tragedies, he joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss how his department responded in 2013 — and how security and policing have changed since then.
Mental health experts explain that countless people suffered psychologically in the wake of the attacks — even if they were not in Boston or physically hurt by the attacks. They warn that this anniversary could surface difficult or unhealthy emotions for many people.
Hospitals saved lives after the Boston Marathon bombings 10 years ago. But today, dealing with disaster is more difficult.
One World Strong has been helping survivors of terrorism, from the Pulse Nightclub shooting to the Manchester England Arena bombing. The organization was created by survivors of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.
Nearly 10 years after two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon, some medical volunteers stationed at the finish line are speaking out, for the first time, about what they saw and the bonds they forged that day.
A federal judge in Texas has challenged the FDA's approval of one of two drugs used to cause an abortion. A contradictory ruling out of Washington state complicates the picture.
Lowell Public Schools have teamed up with the University of Massachusetts Lowell to offer college credit and potential scholarships to high schoolers interested in teaching. It’s a push for students to dream of becoming teachers.
Executive Director of the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce Grace Moreno is one of the 40 members on the Latino council. She speaks with WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy about the council's priorities, and how it will address the diverse needs of a "Latino" population, which is made up of people of different nationalities.
More than 300 works spanning genres, cultures and eras fill room after room in the massive exhibition “Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence.”
On Thursday, former president Donald Trump was indicted on charges involving hush payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign. WBUR's Steve Brown talks with MassGOP chair Amy Carnevale for her reactions on the news.
The ongoing effort to address a backlog of maintenance projects inside the country’s oldest subway system has created mounting headaches for riders.
WBUR's Anthony Brooks was inside the park, speaking with fans about the Sox's prospects for the upcoming season, the new pitch clock that has baseball fans abuzz and more.
WBUR's Deborah Becker speaks with Kelly Turley, of the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, about how the end of the policy will impact Massachusetts residents.
Guthrie, a resident of western Massachusetts, will share stories from his life in music and entertainment. His short tour begins in Boston.
WBUR's Deborah Becker speaks with Boston Globe sports writer Chad Finn ahead of Thursday's Red Sox home opener, covering a range of topics including rookies to know and new rules. The Sox host the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park.
About half the wastewater sludge in the United States is turned into fertilizer. Some want to ban the practice because the sludge contains PFAS and can contaminate food crops. Others say the problem is not so simple.
Byron Rushing took over the legislative seat Mel King vacated in 1983. Rushing says King believed in bringing all races together to work on social justice issues.
In a city that touts its history as a temporary home to two giants of the Civil Rights Movement, Mel King was 100% home-grown: a tireless organizer against apartheid and multiple wars, and in favor of affordable housing, good paying jobs and more.
The class-action settlement aims to address long waits for families applying for shelter. It also creates a more robust system for moving families closer to communities where they have ties through work, school and family.
Attorneys suspect brain disease and illegal drugs could have been factors in the former NFL player's death. But experts warn that suicide is complicated and can rarely be distilled to a singular trigger.
Tim Pettit is a manager at the Red Sox Team Store. The business across the street from Fenway was founded in 1947 by Arthur and Henry D’Angelo and is still owned by the D’Angelo family; Pettit has been working there since he was a teenager in the mid-1990s. He says hope does indeed spring eternal for the Red Sox.
Educators and special education advocates hope this will improve the special education planning process, leading to more high-quality individual education program documents for students.
For the past nine months, Polina Makarenko has lived in Hampton Falls with her mother, Nina. They are refugees from the Ukrainian war; a family divided and forced to flee to New Hampshire, a place they’d never heard of.
The report calls for international caps on plastic production and reductions in the toxicity of chemicals in plastics.
Based on a French folktale, Bela Bartók’s 1918 one-act opera tells the story of a fictional duke who brings his hastily wed wife, Judith, to his foreboding fortress for the first time where she uncovers dark secrets.
As federal regulators continue to seek a buyer for Silicon Valley Bank, the failed financial institution is asking customers to come back. The message is resonating with some Massachusetts companies.
María Belén Power is the state's first ever undersecretary of environmental justice and equity, a new role created by Gov. Maura Healey.
Jon Santiago started the position at the beginning of the month. He's an Army veteran, a doctor, and a former state lawmaker, and he joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to talk more about his new role.
Almost all businesses — including those paying minimum wage — require people to apply online. But not all job seekers have a computer, internet access or the digital know-how to submit an application.
The winter storm that arrived as rain Monday night will change over to snow in most places (except Cape Cod) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Snow fall will be heaviest 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. — at which point the road conditions will range from snow-covered and wet, visibility will be significantly reduced.
What is likely to be the biggest storm of the winter could create pockets of damage and outages. The heavy, wet nature of the snow clinging to everything could also make cleanup difficult, so plan on a few rounds of shoveling as opposed to doing it all at the end.
Most mental health advocacy groups oppose a bill that would allow judges to compel people to get outpatient mental health care. But supporters say it could help in some cases.
WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy speaks with Marlene Warner, CEO of the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health, about problem gambling, and what safeguards the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has in place to prevent addiction.
To look back, and talk about where we are now, Department of Public Health Commissioner Margret Cooke joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy.
Legalized mobile sports betting is expected to bring in big business for one Boston company, but it comes with risks.
This winter is the fifth warmest on record for Boston. Experts say it's likely a sign of what future winters will look like in parts of New England.
The report found former officer David Laudon sexually assaulted and harassed a UMass student and had an inappropriate relationship with another. But UMass allowed Laudon to quietly resign and eventually get a job with the Blackstone Police Department, where he was assigned to investigate sexual assaults and work in schools.
"Everyone has this world of sound at their fingertips," Clayton said. "And so what if we can turn something which is ordinarily private -- your own personal playlist -- into something that's broadcast in this space?"
The thing about a show that makes fun of the oldest subway system in the country is that the jokes don’t need to change that much, says creator Melissa Carubia. The show has been running for over 10 years and returns to the stage March 3.
To tell the story of Anna Rosenberg, author Christopher Gorham searched her archives, where he found "handwritten letters from Harry Truman, President Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, General Eisenhower, Lyndon Johnson. It was a treasure trove of history.”
Brittany Mangini, the state’s associate commissioner of food security and nutrition programs, joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the impacts, and other resources that may be available to people to help with food and other costs.
Jazz musician Jeff Robinson founded the poetry jam in 1998 as a way to perform. Over the years, he became a host, a slam master for competition, and the person setting up chairs and testing sound equipment.
WIN Waste's incinerator, one of the oldest in the U.S., and its landfill are located at Rumney Marsh, an area of critical environmental concern
State highway administrator for Massachusetts Jonathan Gulliver speaks to WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to give an update on road conditions and how to navigate today's commute.
Tanisha Sullivan, president of NAACP Boston, was chosen as co-chair a new council to advise Gov. Maura Healey on Black empowerment. She joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to talk about the council.
This will not be a blockbuster storm, though it will impact road conditions, particularly during the Tuesday morning commute. Drivers can expect lingering slippery travel then that will last through the afternoon, before the snow comes to an end.
Expected to be in excess of $50 billion, Healey's budget is the opening move in the give and take exchanges between the executive and legislative branches each tasked with proposing a state spending plan for the next fiscal year that begins on July 1.
One year ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. Millions of Ukrainians fled the country. Ira Ostapenko was one of them, and made the journey to Massachusetts with her family with some help from old friends.
For many Bostonians, "Sully's" annual reopening marks the start of spring — regardless of whether the weather indicates otherwise.
From hosting dances and plays to providing room and board for women going to local colleges, the League was one of the few places in Boston that offered comprehensive services for people of color, especially Black women.
Helen Chervitz and Leon Ryrakhovsky lived in Swampscott for 15 years. After a year of war in Ukraine, they say they still feel relatively safe and plan to remain in Kyiv.
From the origin of ingredients to the labor it takes to make a meal, owners Biplaw Rai and Kwasi Kwaa want visitors to the restaurant to think deeply about what they're eating, and where it came from.
The stingless wasp is tiny – about the size of a mosquito. But scientists have big hopes for it. In Russian forests, where the wasp is originally from, it naturally targets and attacks emerald ash borer.
Community land trusts are nonprofits that scoop up properties to create housing that's affordable. They have a long history in Massachusetts.
Dr. Paul Farmer, a co-founder of Partners In Health and a medical anthropologist affiliated with Harvard University, died, unexpectedly, on February 21, 2022. A year after his death, 10 of his colleagues and friends share what they miss and what lessons they hope to carry forward.
The group that used to plan Boston’s Pride month dissolved in 2021 amid boycotts and accusations of racism and transphobia. A different organization, called Boston Pride For The People, is promising more inclusion in its celebrations in June.
PFAS have been linked to a long and growing list of health concerns. Scientists are beginning to better understand how these chemicals affect so many different organs and systems in the body.
There are no state or federal regulations regarding private wells and the chemicals known as PFAS. This gap creates inequities for the 600,000 Massachusetts residents who get drinking water from private wells in mostly rural communities.
Maybe once a day in the bookstore I own, someone exclaims, “Oh my god, I loved that book!” writes Hannah Harlow. So I put the question to our community: What’s a book you love with all your heart?
Massachusetts' limit on PFAS in drinking water is one of the strictest in the country. Removing the chemicals from drinking water can cost millions, and so far, communities have footed most of the bills. With new regulations expected this year, the costs may get much higher.
Sheila Liming's new book, "Hanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time," makes the case for casual social gatherings.
When the state approved Eversource's electrical substation in East Boston, it did so with an unusual caveat: It said the company had to do something extra to benefit the community. But, as it turns out, the community may end up helping to pay for those benefits.
Arguments at this week's arraignment made it clear that Lindsay Clancy's treatment for postpartum depression will play a role as she stands accused of killing her three children.
Joseph Feaster is and the chair of the task force. He speaks with WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy about the group, its scope and the case for reparation.
Over the last year, since the Supreme Court ruling, there's been an increase in patients coming to New England for an abortion. In Connecticut, more providers who are not OB-GYNs are trained to perform early-term abortions to help meet the demand. State leaders are also proposing expanding access to contraceptive pills and funding for those traveling to get an abortion.
Tuesday marks three years since police shot and killed 41-year-old Juston Root in Chestnut Hill. His sister, Jennifer Root Bannon, maintains that police mishandled his case.
High blood pressure is sometimes called the “silent killer” because it can suddenly rise to dangerous levels without causing pain or other symptoms. A program at Boston Medical Center sends pregnant patients home with blood pressure cuffs, and closely monitors their readings everyday — all to improve their health and reduce racial and ethnic disparities.
With temperatures plummeting toward the single digits Friday, residents throughout Massachusetts bundled up to brace against frigid air and biting winds.
It won't be around for too long, but Massachusetts may see some of the coldest weather it's experienced in years Friday evening into Saturday.
Rufus Faulk, who was appointed by former Mayor Marty Walsh, will be replaced by his friend and mentee Isaac Yablo.
Advocates in Newburyport say new housing solutions are needed for these families and others who've been forcibly displaced worldwide. They're working to create "resettlement homes."
Boston has more than 900 electric vehicle chargers, and most are concentrated downtown. Neighborhoods like Mattapan, Hyde Park, Roslindale and parts of Dorchester could be considered charging deserts.
The city has relied largely on private companies to decide where chargers go. But it’s also installing EV chargers in city-owned lots.
On Tuesday night, the State Republican Committee narrowly voted (37-34) to replace two-term chairman Jim Lyons with Washington lobbyist Amy Carnevale of Marblehead. She will serve a two-year term as chair.
People 21 and older will be able to bet on professional and college sports games at Everett's Encore Boston Harbor, the MGM in Springfield, and Plainridge Park Casino. People can also bet on awards shows like the Oscars and Emmys.
Boston officials say the killing of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols in Memphis underscores the importance of moving forward with police reforms here. Community advocates say there’s much more work to do.
Massachusetts Republicans failed to field a single successful candidate for statewide office last November, and now the party finds itself at a crossroads. GOP Chairman Jim Lyons wants a third term as party leader. But there is discontent among some Republicans, who reject his strategy.
As of January 31, Massachusetts will allow legalized sports betting in casinos, with legal mobile sports gambling set to follow a few weeks after. Rachel Volberg, a professor and researcher, discusses the what new social risks may come along with the new era of gambling in the state.
City officials are working on a plan to redevelop Mattapan, beautify its main square, attract more businesses and add housing. And they're hoping to do all this without displacing the neighborhood's existing residents, who are mostly people of color.
The Central Square club was a hotspot for goth, queer and fetish communities. This month it reopened at a new location after an 18-year hiatus.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took some big swings during her first State of the City address on Wednesday, including fundamental changes to how construction is done in the city and a push to bring back a modified form of capping rent increases.
When Li and her team started strategizing for the new 4,000-square-foot space, they ran with a novel question: "Wouldn't it be cool if people could see inside a dumpling factory?"
With the help of federal grants and new financing arrangements, more Massachusetts school districts have electric buses in their transportation fleets.
Thirty-seven hospitals in Massachusetts have started offering intensive home-based mental health care to the families of children stuck in emergency rooms. Counseling at home instead of admission to a psychiatric hospital doesn't work for everyone. But the state says the vast majority of youth who've used this option have not returned to the hospital in a mental health crisis.
WBUR environmental reporter Miriam Wasser joined Morning Edition Thursday to discuss the tangible progress made on the country's first large offshore wind project, Vineyard Wind.
The family of Larry Ruiz-Barreto wants the FBI to reinvestigate the police shooting that killed the 19-year-old after the officer involved was recently charged with filing false reports in another case.
Although Boston in 2021 voted overwhelmingly to restore an elected school committee, signs of a slowdown have frustrated some advocates and city council members, who say they will continue to push for an elected body.
The book is called "Rough Sleepers," an old British term for people who live on the streets. O'Connell is known for bringing a listening ear and compassionate health care to people no matter where they are.
Crowds gathered to bear witness to this historic moment and hear remarks from prominent Massachusetts leaders, including former Gov. Deval Patrick, U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Boston Mayor Michele Wu.
Arif Sayed Faisal was shot and killed by police on Jan. 4, as officers responded to a report that a man had jumped out of an apartment window with a knife and appeared to be cutting himself. Many at a community meeting Thursday said they were not satisfied with officials saying they could not give more details.
Federal officials say the DPU must use its enforcement power to keep the T safe. Public records show the DPU has routinely allowed the T to miss deadlines, and has at times neglected its responsibility to conduct independent reviews of safety investigations.
The monument, designed by Black artist Hank Willis Thomas, is two stories high, and the plaza's width is about double that. Imari Paris Jeffries, executive director of Embrace said the "scale and magnitude is one of the thing that makes this monument awe-inspiring when you see it."
“You see these numbers that are just astounding,” said Sam Smith, an anesthesiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. “There’s probably no other speciality that can make such a dramatic impact with so little change or effort.”
Congressman Jake Auchincloss of Newton says "the House GOP is still groveling to the extreme right." He spoke with WBUR's Sharon Brody about what comes next for the beleaguered McCarthy.
In filing the lawsuit, Michael Conlon's parents are speaking publicly about the shooting for the first time. They argue their son's death could have been avoided if police had followed best practices and waited for trained negotiators to arrive.
Healey will start her term as governor with a lot of advantages. She's inheriting a state government flush with federal funds and is set to work with a state Legislature controlled by fellow Democrats. Still, political analysts note that several opportunities could also bring significant challenges.
For more on what it's like to be inside the House during this historic stalemate, WBUR's Morning Edition was joined by Massachusetts Congresswoman Lori Trahan.
Baker, whose term ends Thursday, won't be out of work for long: The Swampscott Republican was recently named president of the NCAA.
Charlie Baker is scheduled to leave office for the final time this week – in what is traditionally called the 'Lone Walk' ceremony – and turn the levers of power over to Gov.-elect Maura Healey. People are already beginning to take stock in his legacy.
Governor-elect Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor-elect Kim Driscoll will be sworn into office on Thursday along with the other constitutional officers. Five of the six statewide offices will be held by women.
As people on Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota this week prepare for the annual remembrance of the massacre at Wounded Knee, they’re reflecting also on items that were returned last month by a museum in Barre, Massachusetts. The moccasins, pipes and other items are believed to have been taken off the bodies of those killed.
A new $5 million state initiative will pair community colleges with area high schools to offer free college-level coursework in areas like manufacturing, health sciences and business.
Two in five New Hampshire residents use heating oil, which has hit a three decade high. Natural gas, propane, and electricity are also exceptionally expensive. New England is reliant on fossil fuels for power and heat, and those fossil fuel markets have been extremely volatile in the last few months. To cope, some are turning to wood.
One goal is to develop new drugs to treat psychiatric disorders, as the field still uses meds that went on the market decades ago. But scientists say the complexity of mental illness — including the elusiveness of clear biomarkers — has made that tricky.
“Something like 130 people have been involved in the creation of this album called 'Shuruaat,' which is Hindi for beginning,” said ensemble founder Annette Philip.
We sat down with Sudders in East Boston last week at a ribbon cutting for one of the two dozen community behavioral health centers expected to open across the state as part of what's known as the Baker administration's behavioral health "roadmap."
“The Muppet Christmas Carol” celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. It’s because the film doesn’t shy away from the dark places life inevitably takes us that it remains resoundingly joyful, writes Sara Shukla.
A strengthening storm will emerge from the Midwest today, undergo rapid intensification (bombogenesis) and deliver us a dose of wind and rain, along with crashing temperatures.
The book is set in an upper-middle-class Boston suburb, where some terrible things happen in the characters' lives, but acts of mercy -- big and small -- sustain them.
"We end up becoming this kind of front door to the shelter system,” said Amanda Stewart, a doctor in the emergency department at Boston Children's Hospital. This year, her ER is on track to see 550 families whose primary concern is housing.
Massachusetts nonprofits have repeatedly used testing to uncover systematic bias in housing. But advocates say there is too little testing and punishment in the state.
A new state mandate requiring twice-a-year literacy screenings for kids in grades K-3 starting next year is intended to help school districts pinpoint what additional reading supports they can offer to students.
Tufts Medical Center's Dr. Gabriela Andujar Vazquez shares a few things to know about the three viruses, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones this holiday season.
Maura Healey slated to be sworn into office as governor on Jan 5. In her first published interview since the election, Healey vowed to make a difference. “I wouldn't have run for this if I didn't believe in this great state and the opportunity that we have.”
The downtown Boston club was a local staple, known for its diverse music lineup and connections with homegrown DJs. It closes on Dec. 17.
New Hampshire officials say they have no intention of giving up what might be the state's greatest claims to fame: The first in the nation presidential primary. That's despite a proposal to move up more diverse states like South Carolina in the Democratic presidential contest.
Baker, a Republican, has been governor of Massachusetts since 2015. He announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election. He will start the job in March 2023.
The story follows Pi, a teenager from India, who recounts being stranded on a lifeboat with animals from his family's zoo. In the U.S. premiere of the play, a small army of artists bring these animals to life onstage.
“Following yesterday’s hearing, it is apparent that there are not sufficient votes from the Governor’s Council to support a pardon for the Amiraults," the governor's press secretary said in a statement.
The Governor’s Council took up Baker's recommended pardons for Gerald Amirault and his sister Cheryl Amirault LeFave. The siblings were convicted of abusing children at their family's child care center in Malden during the 1980s.
Many places in Greater Boston have already sold out or have sparser supplies than usual. And even when you can find a tree, expect to pay more,
Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss is on the committee and joined Morning Edition to talk about the hearing.
Moulton was part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation that met with U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Kyiv, and U-S troops deployed in Poland.
The Boston Society for Architecture's annual gingerbread competition has an unusual theme this year: climate ready Boston.
The MBTA's new Green Line expansion to Somerville and Medford is set to open Monday. The extended subway line is being lauded as a major environmental win.
The U.S. Supreme Court threatens to strike down affirmative action, which Harvard says is an indispensable tool in its efforts to build a welcoming and representative campus. But some experts say those efforts have been half-hearted.
WBUR’s Simon Rios takes us to a community near Cape Cod, where residents decided to fight back.
Tuba master Harvey Phillips founded the celebration in honor of his teacher William Bell who was born on Christmas Day, 1902. The first concert took place in 1974 in New York City. Over the decades, the fests spread to cities around the globe.
The state's Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments in a drunken driving case that legal experts say could have wider implications for tens of thousands of other cases involving evidence possibly tested with unreliable alcohol breath testing machines.
The $2.3 billion project was originally supposed to be completed in 2014. The five new stations stretching up through Medford are scheduled to open on Monday.
In the first of our two-part series on mobile home parks, WBUR’s Simón Rios joined Morning Edition to show us how corporate ownership is upending the lives of people in one park north of Boston.
The state is proposing two amendments to the "Title 5" regulations that govern the use of septic systems in Massachusetts. In public hearings, residents are expressing support for the regulations, but also concerns over cost and feasibility.
Staff vacancy rates at centers for adults with disabilities are the highest they've been in decades, people in the industry say. Many workers have left because of low pay and health risks due to COVID. The shortage is hurting people with disabilities and their families.
It’s a tale as old as time. A high schooler develops a crush and compromises their integrity for a shot at validation and love. Only the main character is Judas and their crush is Jesus.
Thousands braved the wind and rain to greet the Prince and Princess of Wales at their first stop on their three-day tour in Boston. Some have been lifelong admirers of the royal family. Others are drawn to their commitment to environmental causes.
The performance brings together seven local Black performers on the eve of The Earthshot Prize Awards in Boston.
Rain and strong wind gusts could knock out power and ruffle outdoor holiday decorations on Wednesday.
New England Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital has been taking care of over 100 Kemp's Ridley turtles and green sea turtles so far this year and expect loggerhead turtles to start arriving by December.
Criminal justice advocates are pushing the state to do more to oversee police after a WBUR investigation discovered some officers accused of wrongdoing simply moved to new departments.
A spike in cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is straining hospitals across Massachusetts and forcing them to employ new strategies to cope with the wave of young patients.
Researchers at the University of Maine on Monday unveiled what they say is a promising, climate-friendly response to the nation's affordable housing crisis: the world's first, bio-based 3D printed home.
Bradley Rein, 53, will be arraigned Tuesday on a charge of reckless homicide by motor vehicle after an investigation by state and local police into the crash in Hingham, the Plymouth County district attorney's office said.
Massachusetts is the only state in the country that guarantees a “right to shelter” for families experiencing homelessness. But the first step is getting through to the state-run shelter system, and some families and advocates say the hotline can take hours or even days.
WBUR found more than a dozen current Massachusetts police officers were previously fired or resigned from another department after the launch of a misconduct investigation.
In Massachusetts public schools, elementary students are expected to learn about topics like the weather and energy — but not necessarily how to connect that information to the climate crisis that will inevitably shape their future.
Mezzo-soprano Alicia Hall Moran and jazz pianist Jason Moran take stock of their artistic and romantic lives together in their new musical production, in its world premiere Nov. 18 and Nov. 19.
The organization said in a statement that the danger North Atlantic right whales face from entanglement in fishing gear is a “serious and tragic situation" of "grave concern to all those involved in the fishing industry.”
In Massachusetts, WBUR found an unregulated and opaque business where title insurers pay large, hidden commissions to attorneys — and homebuyers often unknowingly foot the bills.
Schools are redoubling efforts to check in with students: face-to-face, before and after graduation. At the same time, they're acknowledging that college may not be the best option for many of the young people they serve.
At the beginning of Native American Heritage Month, Massachusett and Nipmuc tribe members met in Charlestown for the first joint burning of a traditional mishoon, or canoe, in Boston’s postcolonial history.
I’m raising my sons to be proud of their Blackness, writes John Vercher. But I also know that they’ll benefit from their lighter skin.
Counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, sold via social media sites, are killing young people. Here's how parents, advocates and social media companies are trying to tackle the problem.
The goal of this "assisted migration" experiment is to see if humans could not only help the American chestnut tree deal with climate change but also help restore it.
The MBTA says service is mostly back to normal after lengthy shutdowns of the Orange and Green lines, but some slow zones remain. One bright spot: Passengers really like the dozens of new cars on the Orange Line.
The singer-songwriter shares the impact of the pandemic on his music, his writing process, and his feelings about the prominence of his birth country, Uruguay.
Songs by Guitar Nubbit and Sammy and the Del-Lards join more than a dozen rediscovered tunes on a new compilation called "The Skippy White Story: Boston Soul 1961-1967."
Residents approved Question 4 by a vote of 53.6% to 46.4%. The law will go into effect on July 1. The slim margin shows many voters had mixed feelings about the proposal.
The Massachusetts Republican party lost every single statewide contest here, all nine Congressional races, two key county races and some legislative races. Some Republicans are wondering about the party's future in the state and whether new leadership is needed.
The Work and Family Mobility Act is set to go into effect next July. Organizers estimate thousands of newly eligible drivers could apply for licenses in the months after.
"I want to say something to every little girl and every young LGBTQ person out there," Maura Healey said on Tuesday night. "I hope tonight shows you that you can be whatever, whoever you want to be."
Erin O'Brien, associate professor of political science at UMass Boston, says Democrats gain a lot and lose a little, as well, as a result of Tuesday's election in Massachusetts.
Democratic women rolled to victory during the midterm elections in Massachusetts, capturing most of the state's constitutional offices, including the governor's office.
For a breakdown of what we know and what we're still waiting for, Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy was joined by WBUR's Yasmin Amer.
Maura Healey and Geoff Diehl both held events in Boston Monday as they stumped for votes on the last full day before Tuesday's election.
Tim Cruz, the only Republican district attorney seeking re-election in Massachusetts, is trying to fend off a challenge from Democrat Rahsaan Hall in the election. The contest marks an important challenge for the so-called progressive prosecutor movement, which has suffered a string of setbacks in Massachusetts and nationwide.
Evan Horowitz, executive director of the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University, joined WBUR's Sharon Brody to discuss.
Carolyn Bertozzi is sharing the prize with two other scientists in a field that involves using chemical reactions in biological settings to eventually track diseases and develop new medicines.
On view at Cape Cod's Cahoon Museum of American Art, this largely forgotten folk art form -- turning discarded whale bones and teeth into novel canvases -- is filled with stories about a finite period in American history.
The author Anita Diamant moved to Boston in 1975, just after college. She fell in love with the architecture, the history, and all the bookstores, but the Charles River is what clinched it: "a ribbon of light in the middle of everything."
Republican Anthony Amore is running for state auditor. However, running as a moderate Republican amidst a high population of pro-Trump conservatives has left him alienated and mostly removed from the party.
Pete Souza spoke with WBUR’s Weekend Edition host Sharon Brody about his time as Chief Official White House Photographer for all eight years of the Obama administration along with his latest book, “The West Wing and Beyond: What I Saw Inside the Presidency.”
The Massachusetts governor's race features two candidates with starkly different views of former President Donald Trump. Trump has endorsed Geoff Diehl, while Maura Healey repeatedly sued the Trump administration.
Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern is spearheading the first White House Conference of Food Nutrition and Health in more than 50 years.
Massachusetts requires police to keep secret all reports and arrests related to sexual and domestic violence, something no other state does. Many elected officials want to look into changes.
Celtics fans are trying to come to terms the team's decision to suspend Coach Ime Udoka for a season for "multiple" policy violations.
White people have received 63% of monkeypox vaccines. Black and Hispanic residents have received less than 20% — but they represent nearly half of all cases identified in Massachusetts.
At Boston Latin School, a new admissions policy has resulted in an increase of Black and Latino students among the incoming seventh grade class — more than there have been in at least a generation.
Multiple media reports that the head coach of the Boston Celtics could soon be suspended casts a cloud over one of the best basketball teams in the NBA.
Boston Globe basketball writer Gary Washburn says the Celtics have not confirmed any disciplinary action against Udoka, and it isn't clear what conduct code was reportedly violated.
Branch closures hit some customers hard: small businesses that deal in cash, city dwellers reliant on public transit, and older customers. Of the 230 branches closed since the start of COVID, one quarter of those were in low- and moderate-income areas, according to federal data and WBUR reporting.
When Gov. Ron DeSantis flew four dozen migrants to Martha's Vineyard last week, he was probably thinking of how it would play in his home state of Florida. But the controversial move has also put immigration front and center in Massachusetts politics.
The MBTA Orange Line reopened for the first time in a month on Monday morning. The T's general manager said the 30 day shutdown allowed workers to make five years of improvements.
State Rep. Dylan Fernandes calls the sending of the migrants to Massachusetts a "political stunt" and says he's proud of the response from people in his district to support the migrants.
The group of Venezuelans unexpectedly forced to stay on Martha's Vineyard departed Friday, bidding an emotional farewell to the islanders who offered them immediate support in a fast-moving political saga.
Immigration rights advocates and lawmakers are questioning whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis violated any laws when he unexpectedly flew nearly 50 migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard this week.
Nearly 50 Venezuelans were flown to Martha's Vineyard from Texas under what they said was a false pretense, but they expressed gratitude Thursday for the way islanders gathered to support them.
There's just one more day of campaigning before Tuesday's primary election. WBUR's political reporter Anthony Brooks joins Morning Edition for a closer look.
Donald Trump is throwing his weight behind Geoff Diehl. Maura Healey is preparing for November. And Chris Doughty is appealing to "the exhausted middle." Here's how the gubernatorial candidates are closing out the Massachusetts primary.
A coalition of groups called Olmsted Now is distributing grants to projects that change the way people perceive who’s welcome in parks. The effort is in honor of the 200th birthday of Frederick Olmsted, who designed Boston’s 7-mile-long Emerald Necklace and thought high quality parks should be open and available to all.
The 77th annual North American Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament celebrates 9-man, a street version of volleyball adapted for the back alleys of Boston's Chinatown.
For reaction to the report, WBUR's Morning Edition was joined by Jarred Johnson, chief operating officer of the of the local advocacy group Transit Matters.
Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, executive director of the Boston Public Health Commission, joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to look back on her first year in the role and set us up for future years.
The FTA first told state officials it was launching an inspection of the MBTA’s operations and maintenance in April — days after a man was dragged to death by a Red Line train.
While there are some competitive statewide races on the ballot, legislators often get a free ride to retain their seats.
Jim Hennessey has umpired Little League and high school baseball games, and more recently adult softball games, since 1959. About to turn 85, he's decided it's time to retire.
The three Democrats running for attorney general in Massachusetts are all taking shots at each other. But instead of debating public policy, they're fighting over something more basic: Money. Specifically, how they're funding their campaigns.
Progressive prosecutors are facing a backlash across the country. Now the battle has moved to Massachusetts, where many progressive candidates are competing in elections next month.
Alex Ashlock joins WBUR's Weekend Edition host Sharon Brody to talk about Paul Monti's legacy.
Historically, New England got a short drought about every ten years. Climate change is making them more frequent.
Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden and Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo are both running for the DA's job in Suffolk, which includes Boston. And the fight has quickly turned into a feud.
WBUR's Morning Edition's Deborah Becker speaks to one of the lead plaintiffs of the class action lawsuit over the Massachusetts drug lab scandals from a decade ago on how it impacted her life.
After a WBUR and ProPublica investigation of Revere's policy that requires the city to hire a police chief internally, U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins and Sens. Ed Markey and Elisabeth Warren are criticizing the rule, saying it makes it harder for women and people of color to attain leadership roles.
Massachusetts, which has a cluster of more than 400 robotics companies, is shaping a new, more automated workforce.
Courts ruled that Massachusetts could not ban the opioid Zohydro because federal regulators approved the drug. Could that same logic apply to federally approved medications that terminate a pregnancy?
City officials say progress is slow on finding long-term solutions to the humanitarian crisis, but they continue to work on providing housing and services to people living on the streets or with addiction.
The disruption is cause for concern among city leaders who see professional work-based experience as both a vital part of education and a first step toward a fulfilling career.
Massachusetts Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about how area roads might accommodate these closures.
Alternatives to the green lawn are growing in popularity in New England, motivated by homeowner's desire to lower their environmental footprint and support pollinators and other wildlife.
In Massachusetts the share of kids ages 3 to 17 who had a clinical diagnosis of anxiety or depression reached 18% in 2020, higher than the national rate of 11.8%.
We are one day away from the impending month-long closure of the Orange Line, and parts of the Green Line. WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy is joined by Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne to talk about how her city will be impacted by these shutdowns.
These centers often advertise free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds. But critics say they're hiding an anti-abortion agenda.
We are in the middle of tick season. And with ticks come worries about lyme disease. Right now, there’s no available vaccine against Lyme for people. But things may be changing.
Burnout among school principals is common and new data indicates retention in the profession is not getting that much better, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 19th-century poet's home in Amherst has reopened after a major renovation that includes a boon of donated props from the Apple TV+ series "Dickinson."
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has signed a bill giving the go ahead for a cannabis cafe pilot program, as well as a number of reforms that help local cannabis entrepreneurs and people with old marijuana convictions.
Some have compared this race to Ayanna Pressley's successful challenge of long-serving U.S. Rep. Mike Capuano in 2019. Like Pressley, Sullivan is trying to make history as the first woman and person of color to hold the office. But Galvin has shown that he knows how to win.
Grace Segran has been writing about her terminal cancer diagnosis for Cognoscenti since the end of 2021. In this piece, produced for the radio, Grace shares how she's choosing to spend the time she has left.
Restrictions on hiring police chiefs from outside their departments are common in Massachusetts. In Revere, the mayor wanted the option to look for a top cop externally to clean up a "toxic culture" within the city's police force. But, a city law made that impossible.
Researchers in East Boston are testing a floating ball of marsh grass and seaweed as part of a system to reduce coastal flooding. The project is called the Emerald Tutu.
Two Democrats and a Republican are competing to become Massachusetts' next state auditor, one of the state's top watchdogs. But the candidates face a major challenge: Few voters are familiar with the state auditor's work and why it matters.
Affectionately nicknamed the "Bug Patrol," the aerial survey team goes up in a tiny airplane every summer to record damage in New Hampshire's forests.
The citations are numerous, including infractions related to speeding, attention to duty, preventable accidents and the safety of customers or MBTA property.
The number of monkeypox cases in Massachusetts is small, but rising quickly: jumping 37% in the last two weeks, according to the latest data from the Department of Public Health.
The symptoms of long COVID appear almost identical to a condition known for decades: myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. Understanding the connections between the two could be key to helping people suffering from both.
WBUR brought together some of Boston's young artists — a poet, a filmmaker and musicians — at CitySpace to share their experiences of creating in our community.
Legislation to rein in MassHealth estate recovery stalled in formal sessions. Sponsors are still hoping to get it passed this year.
At any given moment, almost one in three women in the U.S. has bacterial vaginosis. Yet, for many, medicine does not have a good treatment. Now, scientists are trying something new: Take fluid from a happy vagina and put it in an unhappy one.
Forgot to make weekend plans? We got you. WBUR City Space assistant director Candice Springs joins Consider This host Darryl C. Murphy for some entertainment and dining suggestions that will help you make the most of your weekend.
Wrentham businessman Chris Doughty is one of two Republicans running for Massachusetts governor. He's never sought political office before, but has been dreaming about it for decades.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency from Aug. 4 - Aug. 7. Heat advisories are in effect through 9 p.m. Friday, and will likely be issued again on Sunday.
El Planeta CEO and publisher Javier Marin joins Consider This host Darryl C. Murphy to discuss the paper's recent coverage of the housing successes and challenges faced by the local Latino community.
"This is an unprecedented service diversion for the MBTA," T General Manager Steve Poftak said. Shuttle buses are expected to replace trains beginning on Aug. 19 through Sept. 18.
To talk more about this, WBUR's Morning Edition host was joined by Jim Aloisi, former Massachusetts transportation secretary and transit advocate.
A WBUR analysis of state data found that gun dealers in the state sold almost 276,000 firearms from 2020 through 2021. Nearly two-thirds of those were handguns.
Jeff Thompson, director of the New England Public Policy Center at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, spoke with Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy on Tuesday about how inflation and the threat of a recession are affecting people in Massachusetts.
Young people from the Boston area discuss the impact of mass shootings and other gun violence on their mental health and day-to-day lives.
WBUR State House reporter Steve Brown joins Morning Edition to discuss the Legislature's early morning wrap-up of the legislative session.
Boston Globe basketball reporter Gary Washburn joined Morning Edition Monday to talk about the late Bill Russell's legacy.
For Diehl’s longshot campaign to be successful, he will need to convince lots of independents and moderate Republicans — even some Democrats — to cross an ever-widening political divide and support him.
The all-time NBA great whose athleticism on the court made him legendary and whose outspokenness on social issues made him an iconoclast, has died ay 88.
Some unexpected — and sizable — tax rebate checks could be coming to Massachusetts taxpayers because of a 1986 law. WBUR's Senior State House Reporter Steve Brown joined Morning Edition to explain.
The first supervised consumption clinic in Massachusetts may be a portable unit placed in a parking lot in Somerville. That’s one of the recommendations in an operations and location report out today, the latest step in Somerville’s bid to move this controversial project forward.
WBUR’s Bruce Gellerman concludes his series, Fueling the Future, with this story about the all places you'll (maybe) go with green hydrogen.
Claire Lee and Rayven Tate started the group because they felt there wasn’t room in skateboarding for people like them. In doing so, they ended up tapping into something much deeper.
This morning in part two of his series, "Fueling the Future," WBUR's Bruce Gellerman reports on Massachusetts' role in creating the green hydrogen economy.
Medicaid requires states to recover nursing home and other long-term care costs subscribers incur after they turn 55. Massachusetts does that by filing claims against the estates of members who've died, if their estates are being handled in probate court.
Preliminary findings from a new study out of Harvard University confirm that the top motivator for the rioters was former President Donald Trump. WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy speaks with Joan Donovan, research director of Harvard's Shorenstein Center and author of the study, to provide insight on the study's findings.
Massachusetts appears to be on track to prohibit child marriage in the coming weeks. Both the House and Senate have included language banning marriages involving children under the age of 18 in the state budget. It is now sitting on Governor Charlie Baker's desk for final approval
WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy was joined by Dr. Cassandra Pierre, an associate hospital epidemiologist at Boston Medical Center.
Resident complaints about rats have surged in cities across the northeast since the pandemic began, causing city exterminators to look for new and creative forms of rodent control.
Some critics of the MCAS say the pandemic gave Massachusetts a rare opportunity to leave its high-stakes "exit exam" behind.
Starting a new hobby can be intimidating, especially skateboarding. That’s where the Lonely Bones Skate Co. comes in. It’s a group dedicated to women and gender non-conforming folks who want a safe and welcoming place to skate.
There's a heat wave in New England, and with the hot weather comes the usual warnings about heat-related health issues. But what exactly can the heat do to you? WBUR's Martha Bebinger met with an ER doctor in a park on a hot summer day to find out.
Summer camps in Maine are dealing with a shortage of counselors and cutting back on programs, reducing available child care for parents.
The cast is made up of immigrants, Native Americans, ancestors of the enslaved and oppressed, queer and trans bodies. They make the audience reckon with the question: Independence for whom?
As more states move to ban or severely restrict abortion in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, residents in states where abortion is protected are looking for ways to help patients access care across state lines. However, in Massachusetts, abortion rights advocates are not seeing eye to eye on the best way to do so.
Tuesday marked the first day of scorching temperatures above 90 degrees in Greater Boston in what's expected to be an extended heat wave through the weekend. People across the region scrambled to stay cool.
A heat wave is defined as three consecutive days or more with temperatures at or above 90 degrees. We’ll see six days in a row this time around.
WBUR's Senior State House Reporter Steve Brown joined Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to talk about what's in the budget and what else is in the works.
With more flexible hours and self-paced learning, some alternative schools are seeing new interest from students coping with financial and emotional impacts of the pandemic.
After more than a year, the city has found a new commissioner for the Boston Police Department. WBUR senior reporter Ally Jarmanning joins Consider This host Darryl C. Murphy to discuss Commissioner Michael Cox's history and the job ahead of him.
Informal offers to host people seeking abortions have sprung up on social media since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, but so have stern warnings not to accept — or volunteer — such help.
"When I come to Salem Willows, I look at the water, I look at the people. It's very special to me. But what is even more special to me is ....I know I'm walking on the souls of people who practiced this event before. So...in preserving this history I’m preserving the souls of those who can't tell the story."
The number is 988.
It's a new three-digit phone number that anyone in the U.S. can call to get help if they are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Xylazine is not approved for humans. But it's being found in a quarter of drug samples tested statewide in Massachusetts. The sedative is linked to severe wounds, extreme anxiety in withdrawal, more overdoses and possibly more deaths.
The fight to revive river herring and American eel populations has only yielded mixed results, and conservationists still don't fully understand why.
WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy spoke with former Boston police officer Tom Nolan. He's now an associate professor of sociology at Emmanuel College.
The research, from Prisoners' Legal Services of Massachusetts, provides detailed descriptions of the alleged misconduct by correction officers and other staff.
Grigni’s exhibit at the Boston Children’s Museum, called “Protect Trans Dreams: A Portrait Project,” depicts seven trans kids from New England.
The lawmakers are concerned about an “alarmingly” low rate of approval as compared to other offices across the country.
Local filmmakers Dan Adams and George Powell revisit Boston's bussing crisis during the 1970s for their new film, The Walk. They began collaborating on films in an unlikely place: they met while they were both incarcerated in a Massachusetts prison.
WBUR's Morning Edition was joined by Jamie Sabino, deputy director of advocacy at the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, to lend us her legal expertise.
Hundreds of protesters clutched hand-drawn signs and shouted their disgust as they gathered in downtown Boston hours after a history-making Supreme Court ruling upended people's constitutional right to abortion Friday.
President and CEO of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts spoke with WBUR's All Things Considered about the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the implications for Massachusetts.
Shoshanna Ehrlich, professor of women's, gender and sexuality studies at UMass Boston, says she and other abortion advocates want Massachusetts to take a bold stance in fortifying protections for doctors who perform abortions for patients coming from other states.
Chang-Díaz was campaigning as a progressive alternative to state Attorney General Maura Healey. While her name will still appear on the ballot, Chang-Díaz said she'll focus instead on progressive candidates running down-ballot.
Chang-Díaz knows she faces a big challenge. But she said Massachusetts voters have rewarded come-from-behind grassroots campaigns in the past — including her first Senate victory 14 years ago.
Boston has historically lacked the tools to save artists threatened with displacement. Now, an infusion of funding offers hope -- but the clock is ticking.
Lawmakers are working on a raft of proposals to preserve and even expand access to abortion in Massachusetts, anticipating that the Supreme Court could soon limit people's right to the procedure.
Is "development without displacement" truly possible? In SoWa and Nubian Square, the promise and perils of using art and culture to transform a neighborhood.
Between July 7th and July 17th the city closed off the section of Dartmouth Street in front of the Boston Public Library to cars. It was part of a 10-day experiment called Copley Connect, which aimed to see what happens when you let people take over the street space.
As the idea of a 21st-century company with a positive social mission takes hold, critics say it doesn't necessarily mean businesses have fine-tuned their sense of altruism.
The region's biggest pediatric hospital is getting bigger while its smaller competitor closes services.
Booming development is pushing artists out of the Boston neighborhoods they helped make hip. For some, there’s only one solution: buy the building.
Food insecurity has reached historic levels in Massachusetts. One local effort is trying to address the lack of awareness about hunger, while also providing food.
Starting Monday the MBTA will cut back how often trains run on the Red, Orange and Blue lines in response to safety concerns raised by the Federal Transit Administration.
Boston Modern Orchestra Project is reviving a 1985 opera called “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X” at the historic Strand Theatre in Boston, just a few blocks from where the Civil Rights leader lived as a teen.
The pandemic has made child care problems harder to ignore. Business leaders and politicians began to see them not as a private burden for families, but as an urgent public problem.
As the legend goes, Mingo Beach is named after an enslaved Black man who was offered his freedom if he could make the hazardous trek to a rocky outcropping near the water. His name was Robin Mingo.
Armed with a $1.6 million in federal funds, advocates in Brockton set out to reduce overdose deaths by 40%. Then COVID hit, and the crisis spiraled, with fentanyl lacing drugs like crack and cocaine. Their work could become a model for what works, or doesn't, to save lives.
The most rapid brain development happens in the first five years of life, and evidence suggests back-and-forth interactions between children and their caregivers play a pivotal role.
Despite home inspectors urging the board that oversees them to clarify the legality of controversial mini inspections, the board has decided to wait until someone lodges a complaint.
"I don't think that employers see it so much as their responsibility, as much as they see it as their enlightened self-interest because they desperately need workers," says Tom Weber, who leads the Massachusetts Business Coalition for Early Childhood Education.
Jackson Women's Health Organization is the last abortion clinic in Mississippi. It has had to pay out-of-state doctors like Dr. Cheryl Hamlin from Cambridge to perform abortions, which carries some stigma in the Mississippi medical community. Hamlin talks to WBUR's All Things Considered about her monthly stints at the clinic.
At over $20,000 a year, the average price of infant care in Massachusetts is the highest among the 50 states.
Written by and for teen girls, especially girls of color, Teen Voices started publishing in 1990. Over its 20-plus years, it evolved from a newsprint ‘zine, circulated within Boston, to a glossy newsstand magazine with international readers and contributors.
Staffing shortages and turnover have been problems in early education for years, but the pandemic took those issues from bad to worse. The child care workforce in Massachusetts is now 12% smaller than it was before the pandemic.
The golf tournament is expected to draw tens of thousands of fans as it returns to the Brookline Country Club for the first time in 34 years.
The Celtics are up two games to one against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Consider This host Darryl C. Murphy previews Friday's game with WBUR reporter Simon Rios.
Scientists estimate North America has gradually lost about 30% of its bird life in the last half century.
Quincey J. Roberts Sr., executive director of the office, will lead the charge. He joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to talk about his plans.
Early polls show Healey has a substantial lead in the governor's race. She's had a notable journey to get there — from basketball star to attorney general. And she has an unusual claim to having been born on state soil.
Host Darryl C. Murphy speaks with Boston Globe transportation reporter Taylor Dolven about recent accidents that have been plaguing the MBTA.
The Boston Celtics are tied 1-1 with the Golden State Warriors after two games in San Francisco. Now the C's are hoping to gain the lead in their first series game on home court in Boston. Celtics fans are already buying up merchandise and paying thousands for tickets.
WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy was joined by Greater Boston Food Bank president and CEO, Catherine D’Amato.
WBUR's Weekend Edition host Sharon Brody checks in with WBUR senior political reporter Anthony Brooks for more from the party's convention Saturday in Worcester.
Wilkerson resigned 14 years ago after she was caught on camera taking tens of thousands of dollars in bribes. Now, the eight-term legislator is hoping Boston voters are willing to give her a second chance.
The state has targeted $150 million in federal pandemic relief funds to permanent supportive housing. A coalition of advocates and social service providers says the funding could go a long way in the fight against homelessness — if there's a vision and plan behind it.
Video games and school work are two things that don’t usually go hand in hand. But for a group of high schoolers in Dorchester, gaming is the assignment.
Tracey Williams of Boston is one of many people experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts who saw their lives turn around after staying in a hotel-based shelter during the pandemic. Now some say this "non-congregate" form of shelter should become the standard, while others say the focus should be on creating permanent supportive housing.
Diapers aren't covered by any government assistance programs, and they're getting more expensive. For families struggling to afford them, diaper banks fill the gap.
For much of the past two months, COVID hospitalizations in Massachusetts have been rising again. But this COVID "creep" has been more manageable than prior surges.
Many people have been waiting years for the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination to make rulings. And the backlog of old cases has surged during the pandemic.
On Memorial Day across Massachusetts there are parades, wreath layings and speeches to remember those in the U.S military who fought and died for their country.
The Lincoln Memorial turns 100 years old May 30. The prolific sculptor who created it, Daniel Chester French, had deep Bay State roots.
Under the terms of the draft agreement, Massachusetts' largest school district would have to move quickly tackle problems raised by a state review: late school buses, unclean bathrooms, unclean data and more.
The latest mass shootings have prompted gun safety advocates to renew their push for tighter rules. But so far, they are losing the battle. Democrats have had little success passing stricter national laws. And many expect the Supreme Court to soon weaken laws in several states, including Massachusetts.
"We sort of have our own piece of Boston sound, so we're happy to represent in that way and to keep it going," said Linda Pardee, the band's bassist and vocalist.
Eastie Farm is building a geothermal greenhouse in East Boston, likely the first of its kind in Massachusetts.
After George Floyd was killed by a police officer two years, advocates called for change at police departments across the country, including in Massachusetts. But today, those efforts remain a work in progress.
While many states use civil commitment, Massachusetts is believed to be the only state that, under the law known as Section 35, court-orders some men to treatment inside jails and prisons even if they haven't committed any crimes.
WBUR's Senior State House Reporter Steve Brown joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to talk about it.
Lesli Suggs, the president and CEO of the Home for Little Wanderers, joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to talk further about this.
We haven't seen two back-to-back days of 90-degree weather since 2017, and it's highly likely we will over the weekend.
COVID-19 cases throughout the state have been on an upswing in the past few weeks. Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy speaks with Harvard epidemiologist Bill Hanage for a look at where we are in the pandemic, and where we're headed.
The supply chain, a factory shutdown and increased demand: Here's why Massachusetts parents are worried about a formula shortage.
Leigh is the first Black woman to be awarded the Biennale commission for the U.S. pavilion, and she made over the pavilion to reflect just that.
The abortion debate has suddenly become front and center in congressional races across the country, including in New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan's re-election bid.
A UMass Amherst survey finds that 26% of Black students report feeling like they do not belong on campus compared to 8% of white students. Just a few days after the results were made public, some Black students received a racist email, which highlighted issues raised in the survey.
An intensive effort is underway to lower temperatures on one of the hottest blocks in Massachusetts. The Cool Block pilot includes 47 new trees. Dark pavement will become gray or white. Local environmentalists and the city aim to install a white roof on the largest building and turn a vacant lot into a park.
Several home inspectors on Wednesday urged state overseers to address the rise of shortcut home inspections, asking whether the practice was legal.
The online database, a first for Massachusetts, was a key requirement of the criminal justice law passed after protests against police brutality rocked the country two years ago.
New college graduates are getting ready to enter a job market that's eager to have them.
Brooklyn-based playwright Aya Ogawa joined Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to share some of what she heard from interviewing 9 Boston moms about motherhood for her upcoming play, tentatively titled MEAT SUIT, and to talk about her own experiences of being a mother.
In Massachusetts, a state where abortion will remain legal, activists on both sides of the debate are strategizing about where to focus their energy and efforts.
Many prominent New England politicians issued statements expressing outrage. "If true, this is a disgrace," Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern tweeted late Monday. His remarks capture much of the sentiment from the state's all-Democratic congressional delegation.
A recent study finds temperatures at the summit of Mount Washington and at nearby Pinkham Notch are rising due to climate change. This has led to fewer frost days and a decline in snowfall over the past 84 years.
Charges against a former Brookline teacher have reignited discussions about what is needed to prevent sexual abuse from happening in schools.
MBTA data shows weekday ridership continued to rise in April, to a little more than half of what it was before the pandemic.
The Boston Celtics take on defending champion Milwaukee Bucks at the Garden Sunday afternoon in Game One of the Eastern Conference semifinal.
Teacher-turned-filmmaker from Lowell, Tim O'Donnell, documents his father's miraculous recovery after a coma. He talked to All Things Considered's Lisa Mullins about his latest documentary, "The House We Lived In" which premiers at the Independent Film Festival Boston.
Carney is revered by many, if not most, baritone saxophone players as the “godfather” of the instrument. He could blow and hold notes on his saxophone like few other players then or since. And he was a longtime, key member in one the most widely cherished big band jazz orchestras of all time.
After making three insightful first-person documentaries, Lucia Small says that a long-held curiosity about why some young women start to speak up, just as others shut down, prompted her to start filming five girls on the Newton South High School debate team.
The neo-soul artist is coming into her own. “I think sometimes I play it a little safe with my lyrics. But on my next project, I really just want to be even more real.”
The two major Democratic candidates for Massachusetts governor meet Wednesday evening to discuss their plans to address climate change.
Many officials are reassuring people that even if others aren’t masking, you can protect yourself by wearing a mask. Here's what you should know.
Local Black leaders and community members will discuss how to best navigate Boston’s professional and cultural landscape as a Black person. Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy was joined by Boston While Black CEO Sheena Collier and Boston’s Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Segun Idowu to discuss the summit.
Dr. Sabrina Assoumou is an infectious disease physician at Boston Medical Center and a professor of medicine at Boston University. She joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy.
Dr. Joseph Betancourt, senior vice president for equity and community health at Massachusetts General Hospital, joined Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to talk about the progress, or lack thereof, we've made in addressing health disparities since the Unequal Treatment Report was released 20 years ago.
A team of New England scientists is looking into whether feeding seaweed to the country's roughly 90 million cattle could help cut their methane emissions. The early results are promising -- but skeptics argue seaweed is not a silver bullet.
According to the state constitution, lieutenant governors have few official responsibilities. Yet the post has become one of the most sought out elected offices in the state. Six Democrats. Two Republicans. Karyn Polito, who now holds the post, has opted not to seek re-election, creating a wide open field.
Massachusetts lawmakers are debating whether to continue supporting programs that lock people inside jails and prisons for addiction treatment. Both Gov. Charlie Baker and the House leadership have proposed setting aside roughly $23 million in the budget for such addiction programs. But State Rep. Ruth Balser has filed budget amendments to eliminate the funding entirely.
While some riders seem ready to show their unmasked faces on the T’s trains, buses and trolleys, many riders are hesitant to do the same.
A group of tribal leaders from South Dakota visited a small museum in Barre, Massachusetts, to ask it to return the belongings of their ancestors. They believe the museum's collection includes items taken off the bodies of people massacred at Wounded Knee in 1890.
The pandemic pushed a digital transformation for some of Greater Boston's immigrant-owned businesses.
Back on Patriots' Day for the first time in three years, the Boston Marathon featured a thrilling women's race finish, a first-time men's race winner, and two titans of the wheelchair divisions dominating the day.
Law enforcement experts say it's common for officers to struggle emotionally after going through something traumatic, such as a shooting or the death of a child. But officers don't always get the help they need, and many wind up resigning in the months and years that follow.
Boston's beloved rite of spring is back in season for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know about the 126th Boston Marathon.
Monday is Patriots' Day, and for the first time since 2019, the holiday once again will feature the Boston Marathon.
Boston Celtics post-season begins Sunday. The team takes on the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the playoffs.
WBUR's Chris Citorik has been camped out at Fenway Park all afternoon, and joins WBUR's All Things Considered host Lisa Mullins with an update from the ballpark.
More than 30 members of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus and the Boston Symphony Orchestra tested positive for COVID-19 following a performance in Boston last weekend.
Boston has long seen a racial gap among homeowners. Since homeownership is the main way most Americans build wealth, some local organizations are working to make Boston’s real estate market more equitable.
"You must understand what systemic racism does is not just prohibit economic opportunity and jobs. It diminishes the soul. It diminishes yourself of who you are because of something you cannot control," state Sen. Lydia Edwards said.
Tickets prices for Rock's three-night engagement, part of his Ego Death World Tour, in Boston soared after Sunday night's incident at the Oscars.
A WBUR analysis finds lenders make a significant majority of home loans in predominantly white areas in Boston. In a city as segregated as Boston, looking at the geography of where mortgage lending is happening — or not — reveals which neighborhoods continue to lose out on investments that others see.
“Julia” was filmed in Massachusetts, and a local food stylist orchestrated every one of the dishes we see on screen. For Christine Tobin the job was a lifelong dream come true.
Homeownership isn’t just about fulfilling a dream. It’s the primary way most Americans build wealth. A new WBUR analysis of mortgage lending in Boston found lenders denied mortgages to Black applicants at three times the rate of white applicants.
The numbers suggest Massachusetts fared better than many other states during the omicron wave, but also could have done better. Some experts question whether enough was done to get boosters to those who need them the most.
Peter Monsini, who died in a tragic accident at a Boston construction site Saturday, was not the first worker to be seriously injured on a JDC Demolition Co. worksite.
Millions of people have fled Ukraines since Russian invaded a little over a month ago. In the process, parents and children are getting separated.
Public health researchers from Boston University have collaborated with scientists in Ukraine and Russia for years to try to curb HIV transmission and substance use disorder. The war now puts their progress in jeopardy.
As the end of tax season approaches, WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy speaks with Needham-based financial therapist Ashley Agnew on how financial therapy merges finance with emotional support to help people cope with money-related stress.
On Monday, the MBTA opened a new stop in Somerville's Union Square and five new Green Line stations are expected to open later this year. But some worry the new stops could lead to new development that prices them out of their homes.
It's been two years since Massachusetts temporarily shutdown nonessential businesses. But many, like those in Faneuil Hall marketplace, are still trying to make up for losses incurred during the pandemic.
Helen and Leon describe 'livable conditions' in Ukraine's capital city as they help their neighbors and hope for the best.
Mass. U.S. Representatives Lori Trahan and Stephen Lynch were part of a Congressional delegation that spent the weekend in Poland to see first-hand the plight of refugees who've fled Ukraine since it was invaded by Russia.
Skyrocketing prices are putting increasing pressure on organizations that vulnerable people rely on for help, like food banks. WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy checked in with Catherine D'Amato, CEO of the Greater Boston Food Bank, on what they're seeing.
Dr. James Muller, a Brigham and Women's Hospital doctor and co-founder of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), warned the Russian invasion of Ukraine had raised the threat of a nuclear war whose "damage is beyond our imagination."
Massachusetts Congressman William Keating joined WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Congress and the U.S. response to the Russian invasion.
Yakov Kronrod flew to Russia to take care of his sick grandmother in late February — and found himself in the middle of a war. He spoke to WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy from his grandmother's apartment in Moscow on what he's seeing on the ground in Russia.
Psychiatric hospitalizations have increased across the U.S. for teens struggling with suicidal ideation and other mental health challenges. But after they leave the hospital, teens face what’s often a daunting prospect: going back to school.
A federal grand jury indicted Monica Cannon-Grant and her husband, Clark Grant, on 18 counts, including wire fraud, conspiracy and making false statements to a mortgage lending business.
Roadrunner is being billed as the largest indoor general admission venue in New England with space for 3,500 concertgoers. We took a tour to find out how and why the team behind Roadrunner designed it to be a better experience for audiences and artists.
A proposal by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to limit demonstrations outside private residences has raised a contentious question: What steps can cities take to limit protests without infringing on people's First Amendment rights to free speech?
Some restaurant owners in Boston are glad the mask mandate has been lifted. Others say they'll still ask staff to mask and keep other safety protocols in place.
Arlekin Players Theatre, which was founded by actors from the former Soviet Union, launched a fundraiser for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
The head of Boston cybersecurity startup SOC Prime and some of his Ukrainian-based employees are finding refuge in a Ukrainian village near the border with Poland after fleeing Kyiv when the Russians began bombing the capital.
World-renowned global health champion Dr. Paul Farmer was honored in a memorial service on Saturday.
There are roughly 10,000 Ukranians in Massachusetts, according to the U.S. Census, and many of them want to help. Groups are coordinating cash donations, medical supplies and more.
Thousands of working professionals are authorized to work and live in the U.S., but their work visas have expired. The pandemic has complicated the once simple process of returning home to renew, with wait times now lasting months or even years.
Kids have a lot to say about the last two pandemic-dominated years. WBUR's All Things Considered wanted to hear from some of the youngest — kids who barely had a foothold in elementary school when COVID-19 came crashing in.
It's been two years since Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19. WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy and infectious disease specialist Dr. David Hamer reflect on all that has happened since and check in on the state of the pandemic.
Gregg Bigda had been accused of brutalizing several teenage suspects. But even though Bigda was not convicted in criminal court, he still had to face two civil lawsuits. One just settled, but the other is moving ahead.
Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius will resign at the end of the school year.
Consider This cohost Arun Rath speaks with GBH reporter Adam Reilly about Massachusetts Republican Geoff Diehl and his chances in this year's gubernatorial election.
A Republican plan to redraw the Congressional maps in New Hampshire has outraged many Democrats and voting rights activists across the state. The plan would likely help Republicans win back one of the two Congressional seats, but also shift hundreds of thousands of voters from one district to the other.
The Olympics are always full of personal triumphs and challenges. But in Boston, many people say they want another story to be told.
Travel will be difficult later this morning and throughout the afternoon. At first, the rain will start freezing on walkways and trees and your car. Eventually, as it gets cold enough, those raindrops will be coming down as sleet pellets or little balls of ice.
Meteorologist Dave Epstein says he doesn't expect much accumulation with this system, but there will be enough to cause icy travel Friday. Temperatures won't rise above freezing until later next week.
Lhadon Tethong is director of the Boston-based Tibet Action Institute and co-chair of the International Tibet Network. She joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to discuss.
Fati and Malalai didn't know each other before arriving in western Massachusetts. But together, these two Afghan women are figuring out how to navigate life in the U.S. together.
To take on Tom Brady as your own, as New Englanders did, writes Joanna Weiss, was to watch someone pass through your living room wearing a suit full of glitter, dropping a few sparkles along the way.
The century-old shop that sells fresh cut irises, roses and daffodils was set to shut its doors for good at the end of January. But starting Feb. 1, the flower mecca will remain open, back in the hands of its original owners.
It's the third Lunar New Year clouded by the pandemic, especially for Asian communities that experienced increased racism and suspicion in the early weeks of 2020.
The American Refractive Surgery Council estimated nearly 834,000 people received laser vision correction surgery in 2021, the highest number since it started counting the procedures in 2015. Doctors attribute the jump to the pandemic.