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Hundreds of staff at the Massachusetts General Hospital participated in a kneel-in acknowledging the injustice of systemic and individual racism in America at the Bulfinch Lawn outside of the hospital entrance in June. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

WBUR Poll Finds 8 In 10 Bostonians Say Racism Is A Significant Problem

The vast majority of Boston voters believe racism is a serious issue facing the city, according to a new WBUR poll.

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The Long And Bumpy Road To Police Reform In Boston

As Boston moves forward with the new Office of Police Accountability and Transparency, while the department is enveloped in yet another major scandal, where are we on police reform in...

"This Is A Robbery" Brings Gardner Story To Netflix

This month Netflix launched a new four-part docu-series called "This Is A Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist." We speak with the filmmakers (and Boston brothers) Nick and Colin Barnicle.

New Poll Finds Kim Janey And Michelle Wu Leading The Mayoral Pack; COVID-19 Top Of Mind For Voters

We speak with Bill Forry, the editor and publisher of the Dorchester Reporter, about the poll results.

Consider This: Nearly 9 in 10 Professors Say Student Mental Health Has Worsened During Pandemic

More and more students are dealing with mental health issues in the pandemic, and their college professors want to help.

Baker Sees 'Minimal Impact' From Pause in J&J Vaccine

While its duration is still unknown, the pause in the use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines should have "minimal impact" on appointments in Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker said Wednesday.

Apr 14, 2021

A computer generated image of a coronavirus spike protein like those found on the surface of SARS-CoV-2. (Courtesy David Veesler, University of Washington, and Melody Campbell, University of California San Francisco)

With Rise In Variants, Mass. Scientists Warn Of Evolutionary Arms Race Between Virus And Vaccines

The original coronavirus is being overtaken in Massachusetts by newer and more infectious variants. Scientists at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard say these variants now make up more...

WBUR Poll: Wu And Janey Lead Boston Mayoral Race, But Almost Half Of Voters Are Undecided

Acting Mayor Kim Janey and City Councilor Michelle Wu are in a virtual tie atop a crowded field. With 46% of voters still undecided, a lot could change before Sept....

04:02Apr 14, 2021

Boston Budget Includes Another Attempt To Cut Police Overtime

Acting Mayor Kim Janey is proposing a $3.75 billion budget for Boston, an almost 4% increase over this year's spending.

Apr 14, 2021

Streetscapes Under Gray Skies: David Campbell Retrospective At The Somerville Museum

The museum has gathered nearly two dozen of Campbell’s realist paintings for a special retrospective depicting Somerville cityscapes.

How The Johnson & Johnson News Will Affect The Vaccine Rollout In Mass.

Massachusetts health officials have temporarily put on hold the use of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine, creating uncertainty over how fast the state can vaccinate residents.

05:09Apr 13, 2021

Wu And Janey Lead The Mayoral Pack: Poll

A Community Hurting - And How We Begin To Heal

We speak with Mark Scott, Director of the Division of Violence Prevention at the Boston Public Health Commission, and Isaac Yablo, a data and impact...

Making Sense Of The J&J Vaccine Pause, And Taking Your Vaccine Questions

WBUR's Commonhealth reporter Angus Chen joins us to give us the latest. We then take listener questions on vaccines and other coronavirus-related issues with our...

Johnson And Johnson Vaccine Rollout Comes To A Crashing Halt

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A pharmacy technical worker at Boston Medical Center removes two trays of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, each containing 975 doses, from a box. They will be placed into a freezer kept at a temperature between -60° and -80°. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Boston Medical Center: Vaccine Link Intended For Disadvantaged People Was Shared Widely Online

Boston Medical Center confirmed it has canceled thousands of appointments of people who signed up for vaccinations using a registration link that was originally intended for disadvantaged communities but widely...

Apr 13, 2021

Allen Pornovish checks the gas cap during an inspection of a Suzuki Sidekick. (Wendy Maeda/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

RMV Extends Inspection Sticker Grace Period Until End Of May

People who have been unable to get their vehicles inspected because of a computer problem with the system will now have until the end of May to get a valid...

Apr 13, 2021

Acting Mayor Kim Janey. (Elise Amendola/AP)

Janey: City Will Release Files On Retired Cop Accused Of Child Molestation

Kim Janey said she also wants a review of how Patrick Rose was allowed to remain on the force for 20 years after he was criminally charged and investigated by...

Apr 13, 2021

The Federal Reserve Bank in Boston. (AP)

President Of The Boston Fed 'Feeling Very Optimistic' About The Economy

"We're at the stage of the pandemic where we're definitely seeing light at the end of the tunnel."

05:04Apr 13, 2021

Taymullah Abdur-Rahman, Muslim Imam for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Imam: Ramadan Takes On New Significance Amidst The Pandemic

Tuesday is the first full day of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month involving days of fasting and other forms of abstinence.

05:21Apr 13, 2021

On a one-mile stretch between Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard in Boston, it's not uncommon to witness people using drugs. Here, we’ve digitally blurred this person’s face to prevent identification. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Some Boston Business Leaders Call For Action On 'Mass And Cass'

From March 2 to April 5, police say there have been 16 stabbings, one shooting and two homicides in the area. Because of the violence, the city has temporarily closed...

Apr 13, 2021

Boston Police headquarters. (Joe Difazio/WBUR file)

Plagued By Turmoil, Boston Police Department On 'Standby' As Investigations Play Out

Boston is undertaking a host of reforms to improve the accountability of the police department. But the reforms aren’t yet in place. And it’s not clear who will be in...

04:15Apr 13, 2021

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) stretches but cannot catch a pass in front of New York Jets safety Jamal Adams in 2018. (Steven Senne/AP)

Patriots Wide Receiver Julian Edelman Announces Retirement

Citing a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games, Edelman announced Monday that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons.

Apr 12, 2021

An Orange Line train derailed last week. (Courtesy @thetrueboston on Twitter via SHNS)

Orange Line Service Resumes, But With Old Cars Only

The MBTA resumed subway service along the full Orange Line on Monday morning for the first time since a March 16 derailment at Wellington Station.

Apr 12, 2021

Fans enter Target Field for the Minnesota Twins home opener baseball game on April 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Red Sox-Twins Game Postponed Following Fatal Police Shooting

The Minnesota Twins postponed their game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday because of safety concerns following the fatal police shooting of a Black man and the potential for...

Apr 12, 2021

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WBUR Poll Finds 8 In 10 Bostonians Say Racism Is A Significant Problem

The Long And Bumpy Road To Police Reform In Boston

"This Is A Robbery" Brings Gardner Story To Netflix

New Poll Finds Kim Janey And Michelle Wu Leading The Mayoral Pack; COVID-19 Top Of Mind For Voters

Consider This: Nearly 9 in 10 Professors Say Student Mental Health Has Worsened During Pandemic

Baker Sees 'Minimal Impact' From Pause in J&J Vaccine

With Rise In Variants, Mass. Scientists Warn Of Evolutionary Arms Race Between Virus And Vaccines

WBUR Poll: Wu And Janey Lead Boston Mayoral Race, But Almost Half Of Voters Are Undecided

Boston Budget Includes Another Attempt To Cut Police Overtime

Streetscapes Under Gray Skies: David Campbell Retrospective At The Somerville Museum

How The Johnson & Johnson News Will Affect The Vaccine Rollout In Mass.

Wu And Janey Lead The Mayoral Pack: Poll

A Community Hurting - And How We Begin To Heal

Making Sense Of The J&J Vaccine Pause, And Taking Your Vaccine Questions

Johnson And Johnson Vaccine Rollout Comes To A Crashing Halt

Boston Medical Center: Vaccine Link Intended For Disadvantaged People Was Shared Widely Online

RMV Extends Inspection Sticker Grace Period Until End Of May

Janey: City Will Release Files On Retired Cop Accused Of Child Molestation

President Of The Boston Fed 'Feeling Very Optimistic' About The Economy

Imam: Ramadan Takes On New Significance Amidst The Pandemic

Some Boston Business Leaders Call For Action On 'Mass And Cass'

Plagued By Turmoil, Boston Police Department On 'Standby' As Investigations Play Out

Patriots Wide Receiver Julian Edelman Announces Retirement

Orange Line Service Resumes, But With Old Cars Only

Red Sox-Twins Game Postponed Following Fatal Police Shooting