Hanna Ali is an associate producer for newsletters at WBUR, and is the host of WBUR's Weekender newsletter.
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
Why some Boston officials are wary about Waymo
Waymo's driverless vehicles are already on the road in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Austin and Atlanta, and the company may hope to add Boston to its list in the...
A behind-the-scenes look at how the incredible Revere Beach sand sculptures are made
Two sand sculptors answer the most-asked questions about the fantastical sculptures that appear annually on Revere Beach.
A Mass. mayor explains why his city is suing as the garbage strike carries on
Last week, six cities and towns in Greater Boston sued Republic Services over uncollected trash. Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga explains why his city joined the legal complaint as the garbage...
Weatherproof ideas for your summer weekends in Boston
Whether it’s pouring or pleasant, you can make the most of these fleeting summer days with this set of (virtually) weatherproof weekend ideas suggested by our arts team.
Blue-spotted salamanders and bar pizza: Mass lawmakers consider new state symbols
State lawmakers are considering a whole slew of additions to Massachusetts' list of official "things", from a sedimentary structure to a salamander to a type of pizza. WBUR's Todd Wallack...
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What makes a playground fun, according to Mass. DCR’s playground guru
Sandra Libby is the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's official playground planner. She shared what goes into crafting a playground that's fun — and safe — as the department...
How the new Republican megalaw will hurt and help in Massachusetts
Thousands of residents could lose their MassHealth coverage and Massachusetts may have to make up the difference for cuts to SNAP. Meanwhile, the new law does include some new tax...
What's the difference between a frappe and a milkshake in New England?
If you’re planning to order a blended drink of milk and ice cream in New England, the drink you may be searching for may not be a “milkshake." The reason...
Could tariffs bring more manufacturing to Massachusetts?
Eric Paley, the incoming secretary of economic development, thinks Trump's tariffs have created all kinds of challenges for global supply chains, but that they've also created opportunities for Massachusetts to...
Why Boston is letting some food trucks stay open until 3 a.m. this summer
For the first time this summer, food trucks will be stationed as late as 3 a.m. nearby nightlife hotspots around Boston, like Roadrunner, the Museum of Fine Arts, Faneuil Hall...