Scenes From The Youth Climate Strike In BostonThousands of young people from Massachusetts and surrounding states have "gone on strike," emptying out classrooms to gather at Boston City Hall Plaza Friday to demand bold and immediate action...PlayEarthwhile03:21Sep 20, 2019
What Exactly Is Mount Auburn Cemetery's Artist-In-Residence Digging Up?Artists-in-residence are usually invited to brainstorm and create work in museums, universities, galleries and sometimes corporations. But a graveyard?PlayThe ARTery05:09Sep 19, 2019
What We Know About Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses In Mass.Massachusetts public health officials are looking at 38 possible cases of vaping-related lung illness, including some that required intensive care. PlayCommonHealth04:45Sep 17, 2019
Felicity Huffman Sentenced To 14 Days In PrisonThe actress has apologized for paying a bribe to have a proctor correct answers on her daughter's SAT exam. On Friday, she was sentenced to 14 days in prison.PlayWBUR News03:47Sep 13, 2019
This MFA Exhibition Tells Art History Through The Female GazeCalled "Women Take the Floor," it aims to rewrite the art history narrative and shed light on the women who created rigorous work that went unseen, undervalued or underrepresented in...PlayThe ARTery03:58Sep 13, 2019
Boston Commemorates 9/11 With Wreath-Laying In Public GardenWBUR's Jerome Campbell reports the mayor joined surviving family members in the public garden for a 9/11 wreath-laying ceremony.PlayWBUR News00:49Sep 11, 2019
Mass. AG Healey Won't Join Tentative Purdue Settlement With Other AGsMassachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is opting to not join a tentative settlement other states and communities have reportedly reached with Purdue Pharma.PlayWBUR News04:17Sep 11, 2019
Bryon Hefner Pleads Guilty To AssaultThe estranged husband of former state Senate President Stan Rosenberg pleaded guilty to assault charges Tuesday. PlayWBUR News03:42Sep 11, 2019
Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia Arrested For Allegedly Extorting Marijuana VendorsSuspicions of improper marijuana licensing have been swirling around Correia, who's already under indictment, for at least a couple of months. PlayWBUR News04:51Sep 6, 2019
Judge Rejects Prosecutors' Motions To Dismiss Charges Against Protesters Of 'Straight Pride' ParadeMany of the arraigned faced disorderly conduct charges, which are typically dismissed in these kinds of cases. Prosecutors in this case motioned to do exactly that. But Judge Richard Sinnott...PlayWBUR News05:03Sep 3, 2019
Boston Trash Loads Could Be Up 500% During 'Allston Christmas'This weekend, thousands of Bostonians will leave their apartments, leaving behind a mountain of trash -- or treasure, depending on your point of view.PlayWBUR News03:59Aug 30, 2019
In Public Letter, 10 Boston City Councilors Decry 'Chilling Effect' Of Boston Calling DecisionIn a public letter released Wednesday, 10 Boston city councilors said the Boston Calling decision has effectively criminalized elected officials who advocate for constituents.PlayWBUR News02:26Aug 21, 2019
Feds Charge Former State Police Union Head And Ex-Lobbyist With CorruptionThe U.S. attorney is charging them with conspiracy and obstruction of justice -- accusing the two of running a scheme that gathered thousands of dollars in illegal kickbacks.PlayRadio Boston09:29Aug 21, 2019
Proposed Horse Track And Slots Parlor In Wareham Would Need Help From Beacon HillA developer is calling on legislators to revisit the state’s gaming law in order to build a $300 million facility in the southeastern Massachusetts town.PlayBostonomix03:22Aug 20, 2019
Mass. Probation Commissioner Joins National Effort To Reform Court-Ordered SupervisionDozens of parole and probation leaders around the country are joining forces to try to improve the policies that govern the supervision of about 4.5 million people. PlayWBUR News06:39Aug 19, 2019
In Sad Songs With Happy Melodies, Frances Forever Captures The Uncertainty Of Young AdulthoodThe bedroom pop act has attracted tens of thousands of streams on Spotify with her odd, yet accessible, songs.PlayThe ARTery07:06Aug 19, 2019
Madoff Whistleblower Claims GE Misrepresents Its FinancesHarry Markopolos and a group of forensic accountants allege GE is hiding financial trouble at its long-term care insurance operation and in its stake in Baker Hughes, an oil and...PlayBostonomix05:02Aug 15, 2019
Insurers Harvard Pilgrim And Tufts Health Plan Say They'll MergeThe state's second- and third-largest health insurance companies plan to merge. PlayCommonHealth03:06Aug 14, 2019
Police Sweeps Put Focus On Area Of Boston's South EndThe sweeps have focused attention on the city's balancing act in trying to help drug users and maintain public safety in the neighborhood.PlayWBUR News05:28Aug 9, 2019
