Hanna Ali

Associate Producer

Hanna Ali is an associate producer for newsletters at WBUR.

Before joining WBUR, Hanna worked as a digital editor at the PBS science documentary series NOVA, writing articles for NOVA Next and managing the show’s newsletters and social profiles. She has a bachelor’s degree in public health and journalism from Simmons University.

Hanna is interested in all things healthcare and science. In her free time, she likes to knit and explore Boston’s nightlife.

Recently published

An infused entree from Dinner at Mary's. (Photo courtesy of Sam Kanter)

From yoga to fine dining, these Mass. cannabis businesses are lighting up marijuana-centered spaces

April 20 — or 4/20 — is an unofficial holiday for marijuana enthusiasts. And while recreational marijuana use is legal in Massachusetts, there still aren't public places dedicated for social...

Local Coverage

Apr 20, 2024

Buoys made from mycelium. (Courtesy of Nantucket’s Natural Resources Dept.)

Why Nantucket is testing out mushroom-based buoys

Nantucket's Natural Resources Department plans to put 135 new “MycoBuoys” — made from mushrooms — along shellfish spat lines this summer. Tara Riley, the town's shellfish and aquatic resources manager,...

Local Coverage

Apr 16, 2024

Discarded water cups litter marathon route at a water station in Newton. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

IVs and ice baths: How med teams are prepping for a warm Boston Marathon

Temperatures will be in the 60s in Boston on Marathon Monday. That's on the warm side for runners and may result in more cases of heat-related illnesses, like dehydration and...

Local Coverage

Apr 12, 2024

The Campus Center at UMASS Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

How much is UMass tuition going up next school year? Here's a by-campus look

In-state undergraduate students will soon pay more to attend UMass schools across the commonwealth. The university's Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday to confirm a 2.5% tuition and fee hike...

Local Coverage

Apr 11, 2024

A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sign outside the Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental Research Center in Cincinnati. (Joshua A. Bickel/AP)

How the EPA's new PFAS rules differ from Mass.'s current 'forever chemical' regulations

The federal government has announced new regulations for PFAS. The so-called "forever chemicals" are used in products like food packaging, cookware and clothing but have leeched into water supplies. Massachusetts...

Local Coverage

Apr 10, 2024

A plate of pancakes at IHOP. Going to IHOP on Eid is an unofficial tradition for Muslims across the country. (Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

During a somber Ramadan, a uniquely American tradition sparks joy for Boston Muslims

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan comes to a close Wednesday with Eid al-Fitr, or “the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast.” It's been a somber time for many...

Local Coverage

Apr 6, 2024

Nasturtiums are staked up inside of one of the Gardner Museum nursery greenhouses. (Photo courtesy of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum)

What it takes to grow the Gardner Museum’s striking nasturtiums, from greenhouse to grand display

Like all spectacular works of art, Gardner Museum's nasturtiums display requires fine craftsmanship. Erika Rumbley, director of horticulture at the Gardner, takes us behind-the-scenes on what it takes to get...

Local Coverage

Mar 30, 2024

A card vendor shows his collectible wares to a child at the Northeast Sports Card Expo. (Photo by Shawn Harding and Shawn Kreckie)

Nostalgia and new obsessions: What you’ll find at the Northeast Sports Card Expo

The Northeast Sports Card Expo, one of the largest trading card shows in Massachusetts, returns this weekend, March 23 to March 24, at the Marriott hotel in Quincy. Here's what...

Local Coverage

Mar 23, 2024

People celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a musical performance at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton. (Courtesy the Irish Cultural Centre)

Passing on the parade? Here are 4 other ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Greater Boston

Not lining up along the Southie parade route this Sunday? These Boston-area St. Patrick's Day events offer lots of the same Irish culture, camaraderie and craic — just off the...

Local Coverage

Mar 16, 2024

Dominic Sessa and Paul Giamatti in "The Holdovers." (Courtesy Seacia Pavao/Focus Features)

A Massachusetts movie buff's guide to this year's Oscar best picture nominees

Here’s a rundown of all the 2024 Academy Awards best picture nominees and their reviews — with a special spotlight on those with a Massachusetts connection.

Arts & Culture

Mar 9, 2024