Nik DeCosta-Klipa is a senior editor for newsletters at WBUR.
Nik wakes up early each morning to write WBUR's flagship newsletter, WBUR Today. He runs the day-to-day of all things email. He joined WBUR in 2022 from Boston.com, where he was a staff writer covering local news, politics, and transportation. Nik holds bachelor's degrees in journalism and politics from Ithaca College.
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Where to watch the 2026 World Cup around Boston
From big public watch parties to tried-and-true soccer bars, the Boston area has a lot of options for getting in on the 2026 World Cup excitement — even if you...
The Arnold Arboretum's biggest day of the year is this weekend: Lilac Sunday
The longtime Mother's Day tradition is typically the busiest day of the year for the Harvard-managed botanical garden. And unlike recent Lilac Sundays, the flowers are expected to be in...
Look out, Brookline: A 12-day partial closure of the Green Line begins today
Shuttles are replacing Green Line trolleys on the C branch between Kenmore and Cleveland Circle from May 6 to May 17.
Gov. Healey proposes new rules for electric bikes, scooters and more
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey filed a bill Monday that would create new, speed-based tiers with specific rules for micromobility devices, such as electric bikes, scooters and mopeds.
Greater Boston's greatest soccer bars for watching the World Cup
Looking to watch the World Cup shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow soccer fans? Here's a list of the bars in Boston with the best reputations as havens for soccer fans.
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Al fresco season: Outdoor dining officially returns to Boston on Friday
From May through October, restaurants in Boston can pay to set up a patio on a public sidewalk or parking space. So far, officials say at least 160 restaurants have...
Mass. officials celebrate the end of a missing link in the Neponset River Greenway
After years of work, the Neponset River Greenway extensions fills creates a direct connection betweem the riverfront paths that run along the border of Dorchester and Milton with the harborwalk...
Massachusetts offers a new (limited-time) perk for first-time homebuyers
Massachusetts had already been offering up to $25,000 in loans to help certain first-time homebuyers with paying a down payment and other upfront closing costs. Now, for a limited time,...
What Greater Boston's new Bluebikes contract means for riders
The new five-year contract sets the stage for further expansion of the Bluebikes network, with hundreds of additional ebikes, new charging stations and more participating communities. (And yes, slightly higher...
The story behind 'The Midnight Rebellion,' WBUR's new interactive climate fiction podcast
Dean Russell, co-creator of "The Midnight Rebellion," explains what led to the idea to create a "Choose Your Own Adventure"-style climate fiction podcast for kids.