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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and city religious leaders came together Saturday and held a virtual prayer vigil in response to violence and racism in the US.

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Walsh Holds Prayer Vigil With Boston Faith Leaders After Killing Of George Floyd

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and local religious leaders banded together and held a virtual prayer vigil on Saturday in response to the violence and racism experienced across the nation.

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A masked server delivered lunch to a table at the Nuevo Vallarta Mexican Restaurant in Manchester, N.H., on May 18. Massachusetts is preparing for its own return to restaurant dining, with an emphasis on outdoor seating. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Restaurant Dining Is Coming Back To Mass., But It's Going To Be Different

Servers' smiles must be covered by masks, tables have to be spaced at least 6 feet apart or separated by barriers, there will be no congregating at the bar, and...

Week In Review: Processing The Killing Of George Floyd

We take your calls and hear from our Week In Review panelists as we process the protests in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd.

The Boston Marathon Is More Than A Race — It's A Community. This Year, That's What I'll Miss Most

I love how the uphills and downhills provide a test that goes beyond 26.2 miles, writes Shira Springer. And I love that no matter how many times I run the...

Police: COVID-19-Positive Woman Walks Away From Nursing Home

Police have filed an elder abuse complaint with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health after the resident with dementia who had tested positive apparently climbed out a window and wandered...

May 29, 2020

From left: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Police Commissioner William Gross and Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins speak to the media following a shooting in front of the Colonnade Hotel on Huntington Avenue. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Boston Police Commissioner Says George Floyd's Death Is A Teachable Moment For Police

Boston Police Commissioner William Gross says the four Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd should be held accountable for their actions.

May 29, 2020

TechBoston’s Keith Love Dies At Age 52

While anticipated, Love’s death prompted an outpouring of grief from the school community that he cherished and from city leaders.

4 Things To Know About The Cancellation Of The Boston Marathon

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said it's just not feasible to put on the iconic race this year "for public health reasons." Here's a look at what this decision means.

May 29, 2020

For 1st Time In 124-Year History, Boston Marathon Is Canceled

The news is disappointing, but not surprising for many in the running community. For more, WBUR sports and society reporter Shira Springer joined Morning Edition.

04:44May 29, 2020

The Boston Marathon Has Been Canceled. What's Next?

What might the cancellation of the 2020 Boston Marathon tell us about the fate of other crowded events and gatherings this year?

Weekend Weather: Another Warm And Muggy Couple Days Before A Beautiful Sunday

More humid conditions today will linger into Saturday.

May 29, 2020

Processing Racism, Brutality And The Killing Of George Floyd

District Attorney Rollins Says Killing Of George Floyd Set Law Enforcement 'Back 50 Years'

Massachusetts Considering Expanding Mail-In Voting For The Fall Elections

Massachusetts is one of a number of states looking at using mail-in ballots as a way to address safety concerns over voting during a pandemic.

2020 Boston Marathon Canceled

WBUR's Alex Ashlock joins us with the latest on the cancellation of the 2020 Boston Marathon.

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There Will Be No Boston Marathon In 2020

This year's Boston marathon will be a virtual-only event. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced the cancellation of the traditional road race Thursday afternoon.

07:04May 28, 2020

The immigration detention center at the Bristol County Sheriff's Office in Dartmouth, Mass. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Advocates Say ICE Detainees Held In Segregated Housing At Bristol County Deserve Right To Appeal

Of the 70 ICE detainees currently detained in the county's facilities, 28 are in "restrictive housing" units while an investigation of a violent May 1 altercation takes place. Advocates say...

May 28, 2020

Douglas Cruz,a trash collector and Teamsters Local 25 union steward at Chelsea-based Capitol Waste Services, at work on Thursday. (Courtesy Douglas Cruz)

City Trash Collectors Work Through Increased Safety Risks Amid Pandemic

Douglas Cruz, a trash collector in Chelsea, spoke with WBUR's All Things Considered about the risks waste management workers face during the coronavirus pandemic.

May 28, 2020

Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., left, bumps elbows with Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, prior to testimony from Fauci before a House Oversight Committee hearing on preparedness for and response to the coronavirus outbreak on Capitol Hil, March 11, 2020. (Patrick Semansky/AP)

Warren: 'Our Child Care System Is In Danger Of Collapsing'

Plus, Rep. Lynch wants to protect Dr. Fauci from politically motivated ouster.

May 28, 2020

Hundreds of runners pour through Kenmore Square at the 2016 Boston Marathon. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Walsh: 2020 Boston Marathon Canceled

In announcing the cancellation on Thursday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said canceling the iconic run was a tough but needed decision to make in order to maintain the public's health....

May 28, 2020

Police: 1 Killed, 4 Injured In Dorchester Shooting

Police Commissioner William Gross said police responded to a call for "several people shot" at Franklin Field Housing Development just before midnight and found five men suffering from gunshot wounds.

May 28, 2020

A few showers are possible late Friday into Saturday, but not much rainfall. (Courtesy Tropical Tidbits)

Today's Weather: Warm And Humid

The humidity and warmth continue today but there will be more cloudiness than the past few days.

02:51May 28, 2020

The grounds of the Hampden County Jail in Ludlow. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Hampden County Jail Enters Lockdown After Coronavirus Outbreak

Eight prisoners at the Hampden County Jail in Ludlow have tested positive for the coronavirus, jail officials said Wednesday, prompting the jail to enter a temporary lockdown.

May 27, 2020

An outbound MBTA Blue Line train on its way to Orient Heights Station in East Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Baker: Accelerated Work Will Improve Blue Line Service

Gov. Charlie Baker was in East Boston on Wednesday to highlight the ways decreased ridership during the economic shutdown has allowed the MBTA to expedite projects like the replacement of...

May 27, 2020

Boston Housing Authority's Mary Ellen McCormack housing development in South Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Program Encourages Boston Landlords To Rent To People Who Are Homeless And Have Rental Vouchers

Boston Housing Authority is offering landlords a bonus of one month's rent.

May 27, 2020