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Ahead Of Vote, Somerville School Committee Raises Concerns On Innovation School Plans

Under the proposal, the curriculum at the so-called innovation school, called Powderhouse Studios, would center around projects rather than traditional subjects.

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Slot machines on the main floor during a preview tour at the MGM Springfield casino (Charles Krupa/AP)

6 Months After Springfield Casino Opens, Gambling Addiction Services Roll Out Slowly

Half a year since the opening of the MGM casino, some mental health counselors are seeing an uptick in gambling among clients.

06:2510 hours ago

At Annual St. Paddy's Day Breakfast, Traditions Old And New

This year, the breakfast saw new developments, WBUR's Fred Thys reports.

02:4210 hours ago

Manny Oliver starts a pop-up art installation with a stencil of Albert Einstein. (Simón Rios/WBUR)

Parkland Parent Brings Art Honoring Son To Youth Gun Violence Summit In Boston

Manny Oliver, the father of a 17-year-old victim of the school shooting, brought a pop-up art display to the South End.

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High temperatures are shown for March 18, 2019. (Courtesy National Weather Service)

Today's Weather: Mostly Dry And Seasonably Cool

The weather will turn to spring soon, but it will likely be a slow process.

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In this photo taken Jan. 17, 2016, a sign is seen at the entrance to a hall for a college test preparation class at Holton Arms School. (Alex Brandon/AP)

Some Worry Admissions Scandal Could Add Barriers For Students Who Need Accommodations

The cheating scandal that Boston federal prosecutors busted last week relied heavily on testing accommodations that are typically reserved for students with disabilities.

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03:0811 hours ago

In this 2010 file photo, students at Dana College in Blair, Nebraska, walk to the admissions office. (Nati Harnik/AP)

Educators Urge Parents And High Schools To Make Ethics The Heart Of College Applications

The report, though long planned, comes out as the country is still reeling from revelations that wealthy parents bribed standardized test administrators and college coaches.

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04:4511 hours ago

On the left, a conventional beef burger. On the right, "The Impossible Burger," a plant-based burger containing wheat protein, coconut oil and potato protein among. (Nati Harnik/AP)

Will Changing Definitions Of Meat Affect How We Think About Our Values?

Diet and identity are closely linked -- we are what we eat. Not eating meat or meat products can be “a public declaration of one’s identity." Consuming meat can play...

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Spectators hold flags and cheer during the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in South Boston. (Steven Senne/AP)

PHOTOS: Thousands Turn Out For St. Patrick's Day Parade In Boston

Tens of thousands of revelers crowded the streets of Boston for the city's annual celebration.

Mar 17, 2019

Wollaston Beach is shown in April 2012. (Eastern Nazarene College via Flickr)

Feds: Quincy Discharged E. Coli, Ammonia Onto City Beaches

The city violated the federal Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants onto city beaches and tidal areas from 2009 through 2018, according to a civil complaint filed by the federal...

Mar 17, 2019

In this 2015 file photo, a cod to be auctioned sits on ice at the Portland Fish Exchange, in Portland, Maine. (Robert F. Bukaty/ AP File)

Maine Cod Fishery Plummets To Least Valuable Year Since 1960s

A fishery that was once one of the most lucrative in the Northeast has declined to the point that it had its least valuable year in more than a half...

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Mar 17, 2019

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Chris Redd, from left, Will Stephen, Eli Brueggemann, and Kenan Thompson winners of the award for outstanding original music and lyrics for "Saturday Night Live - Host: Chance the Rapper" pose for a portraits during night two of the Television Academy's 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Invision/AP)

SNL's Chris Redd On Fusing Rap And Comedy

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08:24Mar 15, 2019

People wait outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Mark Baker/AP)

New Zealand Attack: Local Reaction And Its Spread On Social Media

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17:24Mar 15, 2019

William "Rick" Singer, front, founder of the Edge College & Career Network, exits federal court in Boston on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, after he pleaded guilty to charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. (Steven Senne/AP)

Week In Review: New Zealand Attacks, College Admission Scam, Connecticut Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Sandy Hook Parents

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24:16Mar 15, 2019

A Stanford University student walks in front of Hoover Tower on the Palo Alto, Calif. campus. Authorities have charged college coaches and others in a sweeping admissions bribery case. The charges were unsealed against coaches at Stanford, Wake Forest, Georgetown, the University of Southern California and the University of Southern California and University of California, Los Angeles. (Paul Sakuma/AP)

After College Admissions Scam, Some Parents Feel 'Betrayed' And Worried About Fairness

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Dr. Robert H. Goddard at the blackboard at Clark University, Worcester, Mass., in 1924, explaining the method by which a rocket might reach the moon. (AP photo)

Worcester Launches Year Of Festivities To Honor Robert Goddard, Developer Of Early Rockets

The city of Worcester is launching a year of festivities to honor Robert Goddard, a scientist and engineer whose discoveries helped pave the way for the space age.

Mar 16, 2019

Suspect In Fire That Killed Worcester Firefighter Arrested

City leaders and firefighters in Worcester are thanking police Friday following the arrest of a suspect accused of setting a fire back in December that killed a Worcester firefighter.

01:34Mar 15, 2019

(Courtesy Boston Fire Department via Twitter)

Investigation Underway Into Massive Fire In East Boston

The Boston Fire Commissioner says there are "millions and millions of dollars" in damages and that the business is a total loss.

Mar 15, 2019

Students and supporters of the Massachusetts Youth Climate Strike crowd around the steps of the State House. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Photos: The Youth Climate Change Protest At The State House

Smaller protests are being held around the state, including in Barnstable, Amherst and Great Barrington.

Mar 15, 2019

Christopher Roy, and his daughter Ava (Courtesy)

Firefighter Death Ruled Homicide After Police Determine Worcester Fire Was Set On Purpose

Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy, a single father survived by his 9-year-old daughter, died Dec. 9 after he became trapped on the second-floor of the building.

Mar 15, 2019

A police officer patrols near a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand Friday. (Mark Baker/AP)

Local Mosques Increase Security After Deadly New Zealand Attack

Forty-nine people are dead and at least 20 are seriously injured in what New Zealand's prime minister is calling a terrorist attack.

02:52Mar 15, 2019

Amalia Hochman, 17, left, and Saraphina Forman, 16,

Meet The Leaders Of Massachusetts' Youth Climate Strike

Massachusetts students will cut class Friday to demand action on climate change. Meet the two high school students leading the effort.

Mar 15, 2019

MBTA Control Board Members Speak In Favor Of New Revenue Sources

Members of the MBTA financial oversight board are calling for additional revenue-raising measures even after voting to increase transit fares this week.

03:58Mar 15, 2019

DA: Western Mass. Man Killed Wife And 3 Kids, Then Himself

Authorities believe Luke Karpinski killed his wife, Justine Wilbur, as well as their 7-year-old twins and 3-year-old child in their Sheffield home.

Mar 15, 2019

Highs for Friday (Courtesy of the National Weather Service)

Today's Weather: It's Milder, With Showers. Colder Temps This Weekend

Southerly winds today will make it feel like spring, with temperatures rising near 60 in many locations. With the milder air, however, there will be lots of clouds and scattered...

Mar 15, 2019

All Things Considered

Ahead Of Vote, Somerville School Committee Raises Concerns On Innovation School Plans

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

6 Months After Springfield Casino Opens, Gambling Addiction Services Roll Out Slowly

At Annual St. Paddy's Day Breakfast, Traditions Old And New

Parkland Parent Brings Art Honoring Son To Youth Gun Violence Summit In Boston

Today's Weather: Mostly Dry And Seasonably Cool

Some Worry Admissions Scandal Could Add Barriers For Students Who Need Accommodations

Educators Urge Parents And High Schools To Make Ethics The Heart Of College Applications

Will Changing Definitions Of Meat Affect How We Think About Our Values?

PHOTOS: Thousands Turn Out For St. Patrick's Day Parade In Boston

Feds: Quincy Discharged E. Coli, Ammonia Onto City Beaches

Maine Cod Fishery Plummets To Least Valuable Year Since 1960s

SNL's Chris Redd On Fusing Rap And Comedy

New Zealand Attack: Local Reaction And Its Spread On Social Media

Week In Review: New Zealand Attacks, College Admission Scam, Connecticut Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Sandy Hook Parents

After College Admissions Scam, Some Parents Feel 'Betrayed' And Worried About Fairness

Worcester Launches Year Of Festivities To Honor Robert Goddard, Developer Of Early Rockets

Suspect In Fire That Killed Worcester Firefighter Arrested

Investigation Underway Into Massive Fire In East Boston

Photos: The Youth Climate Change Protest At The State House

Firefighter Death Ruled Homicide After Police Determine Worcester Fire Was Set On Purpose

Local Mosques Increase Security After Deadly New Zealand Attack

Meet The Leaders Of Massachusetts' Youth Climate Strike

MBTA Control Board Members Speak In Favor Of New Revenue Sources

DA: Western Mass. Man Killed Wife And 3 Kids, Then Himself

Today's Weather: It's Milder, With Showers. Colder Temps This Weekend