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Boston's poet laureate examines climate catastrophe through a Black lens

The performance brings together seven local Black performers on the eve of The Earthshot Prize Awards in Boston.

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The Holiday Pops are back for a month of merry music

Conductor Keith Lockhart shares what's in store for this holiday season.

Protesters at Harvard decry China's strict COVID restrictions

Hundreds of people gathered Tuesday in Cambridge, New York City and Chicago to support protesters who have called for China's leader to step down amid severe anti-virus restrictions in the...

How the FTX collapse could impact Massachusetts

Plus, we speak with conductor Keith Lockhart about the upcoming Holiday Pops concert series at Symphony Hall.

What the FTX crypto crash means for the local blockchain industry

WBUR business reporter Yasmin Amer breaks it down with labor attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan.

Lawsuits claim negligence in Hingham Apple store crash

The family of a man who was badly hurt when an SUV crashed into an Apple store in Massachusetts, killing one person and injuring 20, sued the company, the driver...

Here's a look at Prince William and Kate's busy Boston itinerary

From where plans to build a new electrical substation in East Boston stand, to a proposal to allow residents as young as 16 to vote in municipal-level elections, here's what...

Boston, Canada and a Christmas tree

The Boston Common Christmas tree will have its official lighting on Thursday, December 1st. But this isn't just any holiday ceremony, it's the continuation of a tradition started between Boston...

Jasiel Corriea, ex-Fall River mayor elected at age 23, loses corruption case appeal

Correia, once a rising Democratic star, was found guilty by jurors in Boston federal court of defrauding investors in his smartphone app and soliciting bribes from marijuana vendors who wanted...

What to expect from Gov.-elect Healey's transition into office

Plus, how colleges take on debt and what it means for student loan borrowers

How Massachusetts college students help pay their schools' debt

Plus, how a college debt contributes to increased tuition and fees at public institutions in the state.

Exploring the ins and outs of Maura Healey's transition to governor

We take a deep dive into how that transition is going, and what we can expect for priorities from a future Healey administration.

Boston Mayor Wu on her 1st year in office

Celebrating some of our favorite conversations about music

'Phenomenal Women': Highlights from a WBUR CitySpace conversation on women leaders

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Mass. offering $75 at COVID vaccine clinics as part of new booster push

From why tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents could be required to replace or upgrade their septic systems, to a $1.65 million grant to expand music education, here's what you...

In a 1st for Massachusetts, some correction officers at this max security prison wear body cameras

Fifty officers of the 450-member correctional staff at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster have been outfitted with the devices for the first phase of a $1 million program designed...

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Nov 29, 2022

From the Seaport to Roxbury to Somerville, there are many makers markets to shop this holiday season. (Getty Images)

Local marketplaces to shop this holiday season

Trying to avoid shopping at big box stores this holiday season? Here's a round up of holiday markets featuring local businesses and artists.

Arts & Culture

Nov 29, 2022

Sheet music used by students at the Curtis Guild Elementary School in East Boston. (Carrie Jung/WBUR)

East Boston schools to expand music education with new $1.65 million grant

A new $1.65 million grant from nonprofit EdVestors will help public elementary schools in East Boston provide after-school music programs and private lessons to students.

Education

Nov 28, 2022

MBTA Silver Line buses move across D Street in the Seaport District on March 6, 2017. (Matt West/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

How should the MBTA extend the Silver Line? Here are the options

FromPrince William and Kate Middleton's visit to Boston, to why it's peak deer crash season, here's what you need to know today.

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Nov 28, 2022

UMass police cars parked outside the Department of Public Safety at UMass Dartmouth. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Advocates call for more police oversight after WBUR investigation

Criminal justice advocates are pushing the state to do more to oversee police after a WBUR investigation discovered some officers accused of wrongdoing simply moved to new departments.

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03:12Nov 28, 2022

Shoppers at the South Bay Center in 2020. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Holiday shopping season kicks off amid a mixed economic outlook in Greater Boston

Local retail experts are expecting strong sales this holiday season despite the pressures of inflation and COVID.

Business

Nov 25, 2022

The elephant Minnie in October at the Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Over 1,200 people have signed an online petition to ban wild animal acts at the Big E. (Ben James/NEPR)

Need a pick me up? Here are 3 stories to make you smile this week

From a new dog-friendly bar to a camera-loving elephant, here are the moments bringing us joy this week.

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Nov 25, 2022

A nurse works in the pediatric ICU at UMass Memorial Medical Center. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

'The onslaught just keeps coming': Hospitals scramble to respond to the surge in children sick with RSV

A spike in cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is straining hospitals across Massachusetts and forcing them to employ new strategies to cope with the wave of young patients.

Health

05:33Nov 23, 2022

An aerial view of Fort Devens in 2006, with the military barracks in the foreground and field, the fort is as far as the eye can see. (Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Mass. will open temporary migrant shelter at former Army base

Gov. Charlie Baker said the shelter will be run by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and will accommodate up to 125 people at a time.

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Nov 23, 2022

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Boston's poet laureate examines climate catastrophe through a Black lens

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The Holiday Pops are back for a month of merry music

Protesters at Harvard decry China's strict COVID restrictions

How the FTX collapse could impact Massachusetts

What the FTX crypto crash means for the local blockchain industry

Lawsuits claim negligence in Hingham Apple store crash

Here's a look at Prince William and Kate's busy Boston itinerary

Boston, Canada and a Christmas tree

Jasiel Corriea, ex-Fall River mayor elected at age 23, loses corruption case appeal

What to expect from Gov.-elect Healey's transition into office

How Massachusetts college students help pay their schools' debt

Exploring the ins and outs of Maura Healey's transition to governor

Boston Mayor Wu on her 1st year in office

Celebrating some of our favorite conversations about music

'Phenomenal Women': Highlights from a WBUR CitySpace conversation on women leaders

Mass. offering $75 at COVID vaccine clinics as part of new booster push

In a 1st for Massachusetts, some correction officers at this max security prison wear body cameras

Local marketplaces to shop this holiday season

East Boston schools to expand music education with new $1.65 million grant

How should the MBTA extend the Silver Line? Here are the options

Advocates call for more police oversight after WBUR investigation

Holiday shopping season kicks off amid a mixed economic outlook in Greater Boston

Need a pick me up? Here are 3 stories to make you smile this week

'The onslaught just keeps coming': Hospitals scramble to respond to the surge in children sick with RSV

Mass. will open temporary migrant shelter at former Army base