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Mass. Nursing Homes Get $50 Million Lifeline, But More Closures Are Expected

Chronic under-funding has been "a major driver of more than 30 nursing facility closures in the last 18 months," said Tara Gregorio, president of the Massachusetts Senior Care Association, which represents hundreds of nursing and rehabilitation facilities.

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A view of Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

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Greg Diatchenko enters the Massachusetts Parole Board room in Natick for his parole hearing Tuesday. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

This 'Juvenile Lifer' Was Paroled In 2015. Now He's Back Behind Bars

Greg Diatchenko, who was the symbol of second chances for young people convicted of serious crimes, is back in jail for violating his parole.

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Corporate signage for the travel website TripAdvisor is seen at the company's headquarters on Nov. 2, 2017, in Needham, Mass. (Steven Senne/AP)

Here's Every Gay Anthem Reference In TripAdvisor's Letter To The 'Straight Pride Parade' Organizers

Parade organizers claimed to be "in negotiations" with TripAdvisor and other "prospective corporate sponsors." TripAdvisor responded with a cease-and-desist letter, filled with titles of LGBTQ+ anthems.

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Attorney General Maura Healey, in a 2016 file photo (Joe Difazio for WBUR)

Mass. Attorney General Investigating Trucking Company Connected To Crash That Killed 7

Maura Healey's office has opened an investigation into the trucking company that employed the driver charged in the deaths of seven motorcyclists in New Hampshire.

8 hours ago

A tornado struck Yarmouth just after noon Tuesday. (Courtesy of the town of Yarmouth)

Tornado Touches Down On Cape Cod, Ripping Off Hotel Roof

The storm knocked out power to thousands on Cape Cod during the peak of tourist season.

8 hours ago

2nd Person Announces Primary Challenge To U.S. Sen. Markey

Business executive Steve Pemberton, 52, wrote a memoir about his time as a foster child.

Jul 23, 2019

Wayzaro Walton (middle, pictured at a rally organized on her behalf in Hartford in December 2018) was apprehended by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on March 26 while participating in an immigration check-in. (Frankie Graziano/Connecticut Public Radio)

With ICE Not Recognizing Conn. Pardons, The State Defends Them In Federal Court

A federal court in Boston hears arguments Tuesday that will center, in part, on whether ICE has the right to deport immigrants for past crimes -- despite a state pardon.

03:58Jul 23, 2019

A warming trend is likely going to take place at the end of the and will start August. (Courtesy WeatherBell)

Today's Weather: A Cool, Rainy Break From The Heat

Rain starts today, but sunshine returns for Wednesday.

Jul 23, 2019

Brooks Reeves as Gordon with members of the audience during Kirsten Greenidge’s play "Greater Good." (Courtesy Natasha Moustache/A.R.T.)

Kirsten Greenidge's New Play Lets Us Roam The Halls Of A Failing School

Staged at the Commonwealth School by Company One in collaboration with A.R.T., the play is framed as a real estate tour: we the audience are potential bidders being shown around...

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Jul 23, 2019

9 Summer Movie Musts On The Cape And Islands

From film festivals, showcasing the old and the new, to the requisite "Jaws" screenings, here's what film critic Erin Trahan recommends this summer.

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Jul 23, 2019

In this 2015 file photo, Kenneth Brissette faces reporters during a news conference in Boston. Brissette and Timothy Sullivan face corruption charges. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

Here's What You Need To Know About The Boston Calling Federal Trial

The two men who were aides for Mayor Walsh face federal public corruption charges for pressuring operators of the Boston Calling music festival to hire union workers.

03:29Jul 23, 2019

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Brooks Reeves is cast as Gordon, the headmaster of Gleason Street, in "Greater Good." (Courtesy of Natasha Moustache.)

Play Takes Audiences On Search For The 'Greater Good' In Our Education System

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07:20Jul 22, 2019

Faneuil Hall, of the most iconic buildings in Boston, where the earliest calls for independence from Britain were sounded in the late 1700s, is named for a man who owned and traded black slaves. Now a move to rename the historic structure is gaining momentum. (Charles Krupa/AP)

How Should Boston Address Its History Of Slavery?

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25:06Jul 22, 2019

U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III at WBUR in early 2018 (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Rep. Joe Kennedy III On Washington Politics

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15:55Jul 22, 2019

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin poses for a photo beside the U.S. flag on the moon. (Neil Armstrong/NASA via AP)

Special Hour: 50th Anniversary Of The Moon Landing

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52:44Jul 19, 2019

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Commuters wait on the platform as an Orange Line train enters Downtown Crossing station. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Advocates Call For Reduced MBTA Fares For Low-Income Riders

The call comes after fare hikes took effect earlier this month.

03:07Jul 22, 2019

Radian Jeans started as a Kickstarter campaign in late 2018. 2,540 people ended up giving $245,677 to go toward creating women's jeans with useful pockets. (Courtesy)

Women's Jeans With Pockets Big Enough For A Smartphone Now Shipping From Boston Company

"Women's jeans, or clothes in general, are not necessarily focused too much on functionality," Radian Jeans co-founder Ahmed Malik says.

Jul 22, 2019

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and Registry of Motor Vehicles office in Downtown Boston (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Legislature's RMV Hearing Recesses After Key Witnesses Fail To Appear

A standoff is brewing between the Baker administration and the Legislature, after the hearing over problems at the Registry of Motor Vehicles fell apart abruptly.

02:43Jul 22, 2019

Alex Morse, the mayor of Holyoke, is challenging longtime congressman Rep. Richard Neal in 2020. (Courtesy Alex Morse for Congress)

Holyoke Mayor Launching Challenge To Congressman Neal

Alex Morse, who made history when he was first elected at the age of 22 to lead his home city, will try to make history again by challenging the powerful...

Jul 22, 2019

8-Alarm Natick Fire Blazes Through Businesses; 3 Firefighters Suffer Minor Injuries

The blaze broke out at 7 South Main St. before 2 a.m. Monday and was worsened by heat and prevailing winds.

Jul 22, 2019

The Massachusetts State House. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Lawmakers Reach $43.1 Billion Spending Agreement

Senior statehouse reporter Steve Brown joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss highlights from the proposal.

03:15Jul 22, 2019

Drug Price Controls Included In $43.1 Billion Budget Accord

The deal puts the state in position to potentially have a budget in place in time for the Legislature to avoid having to approve another stopgap spending measure.

Jul 22, 2019

Bostonians Get Creative To Beat The Heat Wave

WBUR's Simón Rios checked in on a few spots around Greater Boston where people were not only looking to escape the heat -- but enjoy it as well.

02:25Jul 22, 2019

Showers overspread the area on Monday afternoon. (Courtesy COD Weather)

Today's Weather: The Heat Wave Is Over

The extreme heat of the weekend is now over with less heat and lower humidity.

Jul 22, 2019

People enter and exit the Registry of Motor Vehicles office on Blackstone Street in Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Mass. RMV Hasn't Been Notifying Local Police Of Suspended, Revoked Licenses

The RMV is not regularly complying with a law that requires it to notify local police departments of driver's license suspensions and revocations.

Jul 21, 2019

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Mass. Nursing Homes Get $50 Million Lifeline, But More Closures Are Expected

Help Us Find A Story. What Are You Curious About Around Boston?

This 'Juvenile Lifer' Was Paroled In 2015. Now He's Back Behind Bars

Here's Every Gay Anthem Reference In TripAdvisor's Letter To The 'Straight Pride Parade' Organizers

Mass. Attorney General Investigating Trucking Company Connected To Crash That Killed 7

Tornado Touches Down On Cape Cod, Ripping Off Hotel Roof

2nd Person Announces Primary Challenge To U.S. Sen. Markey

With ICE Not Recognizing Conn. Pardons, The State Defends Them In Federal Court

Today's Weather: A Cool, Rainy Break From The Heat

Kirsten Greenidge's New Play Lets Us Roam The Halls Of A Failing School

9 Summer Movie Musts On The Cape And Islands

Here's What You Need To Know About The Boston Calling Federal Trial

Play Takes Audiences On Search For The 'Greater Good' In Our Education System

How Should Boston Address Its History Of Slavery?

Rep. Joe Kennedy III On Washington Politics

Special Hour: 50th Anniversary Of The Moon Landing

Advocates Call For Reduced MBTA Fares For Low-Income Riders

Women's Jeans With Pockets Big Enough For A Smartphone Now Shipping From Boston Company

Legislature's RMV Hearing Recesses After Key Witnesses Fail To Appear

Holyoke Mayor Launching Challenge To Congressman Neal

8-Alarm Natick Fire Blazes Through Businesses; 3 Firefighters Suffer Minor Injuries

Lawmakers Reach $43.1 Billion Spending Agreement

Drug Price Controls Included In $43.1 Billion Budget Accord

Bostonians Get Creative To Beat The Heat Wave

Today's Weather: The Heat Wave Is Over

Mass. RMV Hasn't Been Notifying Local Police Of Suspended, Revoked Licenses