Mass. State Rep. David Nangle Faces Federal Bank And Wire Fraud ChargesLongtime Lowell state Rep. Davids Nangle faces federal charges for allegedly using campaign funds to pay his gambling debts and other personal expenses.PlayWBUR News05:13Feb 18, 2020
Trump Worries And 'Bernie Lite': Dissecting Warren's N.H. Loss As She Tries To Leave It BehindExit polls seem to reveal that Warren was boxed in on two sides: by progressives who would rather stick with Sen. Bernie Sanders, and by voters worried the Massachusetts senator...PlayWBUR News03:54Feb 13, 2020
Deval Patrick Drops Out Of The Presidential RaceThe former Massachusetts governor has long acknowledged the odds were against him as a late entry last November to the crowded field of Democratic primary hopefuls.PlayWBUR News04:00Feb 12, 2020
To Fight Chronic Homelessness, Worcester Is Building Connections — And Modular HousingThe city of Worcester is taking some innovative steps to get people who are homeless into their own places -- with the support they need in order to remain there.PlayWBUR News08:35Feb 7, 2020
Sobriety Rules At Mass. Homeless Shelters Lead Some Seeking Help To Keep MovingRules requiring sobriety at certain emergency shelters are contributing to some people who are homeless migrating to other cities.PlayWBUR News08:36Feb 6, 2020
'The Magic Of New Hampshire': Where Meeting Presidential Hopefuls Is A ResponsibilityFor better or worse, residents in New Hampshire get to meet presidential candidates early and often.PlayWBUR News03:43Feb 6, 2020
Boston's First Pot Shop Officially Gets Green Light; Plans To Open By MarchBoston's first recreational marijuana shop is a step closer to opening. It will also be the state's first shop to open under the so-called economic empowerment program.PlayBostonomix05:04Feb 6, 2020
Former EPA Head Gina McCarthy Joins The Natural Resources Defense CouncilFormer Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy is a new president of the Natural Resources Defense Council. PlayEarthwhile06:25Jan 6, 2020
First Responders To Double Murder-Suicide Offered Mental Health SupportMichael MacNeil is President of the EMS Division of the Boston Police Patrolmen Association and paramedic at Boston EMS. He spoke to WBUR All Things Considered host Lisa Mullins about...PlayWBUR News05:12Dec 26, 2019
Dudley Square Will Change Its Name To Nubian SquareSupporters of the name change say Nubian Square more accurately represents the neighborhood's diverse residents.PlayThe ARTery01:57Dec 19, 2019
Boston Children's Theatre Choir Sings Final Show As Organization Goes BankruptThis group watched its beloved BCT dissolve under an investigation into its top leadership over the past few months. Despite the scandal, the young people raised their voices in harmony...PlayThe ARTery04:08Dec 17, 2019
WBUR Poll: N.H. Voters Divided Along Party Lines On ImpeachmentVoters were divided on whether Trump did anything wrong in his dealings with Ukraine. Only 19% of Republicans said Trump did something wrong, compared to 80% of Democrats.PlayWBUR News02:59Dec 11, 2019
'Ice Bucket Challenge' Inspiration Pete Frates Has Died Of ALSThe Beverly native was a star athlete, first at St. John's Prep and then at Boston College. But Frates made his greatest impact after ALS began to cripple his body.PlayWBUR News04:56Dec 10, 2019
Fiddle Maker Reflects On Three Decades Of Childsplay PerformancesThis Sunday, a world-class band of fiddlers that's made music around New England for three decades will hold its final performances at Sanders Theatre in Cambridge.PlayThe ARTery05:16Nov 22, 2019
'The World Is Open To You': Former Flight Attendant Reflects On Helping Break Pan Am’s Color Barrier 50 Years AgoFifty years ago, Dr. Sheila Nutt was part of what she calls the "Blackbirds," the first women of color to become flight attendants on U.S. carriers. PlayWBUR News06:27Nov 21, 2019
Deval Patrick: 'I've Wanted To Be In From The Beginning'Plus: Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls for a criminal justice overhaul.PlayWBUR News04:53Nov 14, 2019
Worcester Firefighter Killed In 4-Alarm BlazeLt. Jason Menard had been a member of the Worcester fire department since 2010, the department said. He is survived by his wife, Tina, and three children.PlayWBUR News02:59Nov 13, 2019
As First Lady Visits Boston Medical Center, Some Protest Outside The HospitalMany of the protesters -- several of whom are employees -- said they gathered outside the hospital primarily to show their support for patients who may feel uncomfortable with the...PlayCommonHealth02:03Nov 6, 2019
Head Of State Police Col. Kerry Gilpin Is Stepping DownThe 25-year veteran of the force -- appointed by Gov. Charlie Baker in November 2017 to lead the embattled agency as its superintendent and colonel -- is retiring, effective Nov....PlayWBUR News04:50Nov 6, 2019
