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At the Dunkin' on North Beacon Street in Brighton, Nehemiah Campos, right, and another employee take orders. (Meghan B. Kelly/WBUR)

The Era Of Double-Cuppin' At Dunkin' Is Ending

Dunkin' is introducing new paper cups, which means no more polystyrene foam cups. Long live the double cup.

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

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Worcester Remembers Fallen Firefighter Lt. Jason Menard

WBUR Reporter Simón Rios joins us from the funeral of Lt. Jason Menard, the Worcester firefighter who died in four-alarm blaze last Wednesday.

Cannabis Regulator Discusses U.S. Attorney Lelling's Probe Into Host Community Agreements

Cannabis Control Commissioner Shaleen Title joins Radio Boston to discuss U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling's wide-ranging investigation into public corruption in the state's legal marijuana industry.

Brady Critical Of Himself, Offense Despite Pats Win Against Eagles

ESPN football writer Mike Reiss joined WBUR's Morning Edition to recap the game.

04:24Nov 18, 2019

New England Patriots' Julian Edelman (11) throws a touchdown pass during the second half of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday. (Matt Rourke/AP)

Edelman's TD Pass Leads Patriots Over Eagles 17-10

Once again, the Patriots defense led the way. Quarterback Tom Brady wasn't happy with the offense's performance despite a win that guaranteed the Patriots a winning season for the 19th...

04:24Nov 18, 2019

(Courtesy of National Weather Service Boston)

Today's Weather: Coastal Storm Brings Rain And Wind

A coastal storm brings rain and wind to the region today with improving weather Tuesday.

Nov 18, 2019

Millen scans tags that correspond to a database identifying every plant in the flowering room. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

How Mass. Cannabis Inspectors Keep A Watchful Eye Over The Legal Pot Industry

Across Massachusetts, 15 state inspectors are charged with the task of ensuring everything at the various retail shops, grow facilities, manufacturing plants and independent labs that makes up the now...

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07:04Nov 18, 2019

Poet Porsha Olayiwola. (Courtesy Button Poetry)

Porsha Olayiwola Releases First Poetry Collection, 'I Shimmer Sometimes, Too'

“This collection is about how to exist as a black queer woman,” the Boston Poet Laureate said. “This collection is about being a magical being.”

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Nov 18, 2019

Maestro Gustavo Dudamel of Venezuela, left, conducts the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra during the traditional New Year’s Concert at the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)

Once More With Feeling: Dudamel Returns With The LA Phil For 'Rite Of Spring'

The greatest live performance of “The Rite of Spring” I ever heard was Pierre Boulez conducting the London Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in 1995, says critic Lloyd Schwartz. Dudamel’s...

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Nov 18, 2019

A hologram of Buddy Holly performing as part of the “Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Dream Tour.” (Courtesy BASE Hologram Productions)

In A Rock 'N' Roll Dream, Roy Orbison And Buddy Holly Take The Stage Again (As Holograms)

The two singers never performed together in their lifetimes, but the "Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly: The Rock 'n' Roll Dream Tour" unites the deceased singers onstage, both backed by...

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Nov 18, 2019

Massachusetts Auditor Suzanne Bump (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Mass. Police Officers May Not Receive Required Training From State, Auditor's Report Says

The state requires police officers to have 40 hours of training a year, and municipalities end up paying some $22 million a year for that training, but there's little accountability...

04:19Nov 18, 2019

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Hundreds of firefighters in the procession for fallen Worcester firefighter Lt. Jason Menard. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Full Episode: Worcester Firefighter's Funeral, Cannabis Regulator On Vaping And Lelling's Probe, Flavored Tobacco Ban

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49:38Nov 18, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick campaigns Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at The Bridge Cafe in Manchester, N.H. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Week In Review: Impeachment, Deval 2020, And Menthol Ban

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25:03Nov 15, 2019

Joan Baez performing in 1963. (AP Photo)

60 Years Ago, A Folk Revival Began At Passim In Cambridge

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15:04Nov 14, 2019

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick speaks during a news conference in Boston in 2014. (Josh Reynolds/AP)

Former Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick On Why He's Running For President

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17:37Nov 14, 2019

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Lt. Jason Menard. (Courtesy of Worcester Fire Department)

Calling Hours Held Sunday For Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard

Lt. Menard died Nov. 13 after helping two of his colleagues escape a burning building. Funeral services are set for Monday, Nov. 18.

Nov 17, 2019

New Democratic presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick files to have his name listed on the New Hampshire primary ballot Thursday in Concord, N.H. At left is New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner and at right is Patrick's wife, Diane. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Deval Patrick Won't Rule Out Taking Money From PACs

Super PACs can raise unlimited sums of money and don't have to disclose their donors. Patrick says he can't promise not to take their money because he's playing "catch up"...

Nov 17, 2019

Calling Hours Held Sunday For Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard

Lt. Menard died Nov. 13 after helping two of his colleagues escape a burning building. Funeral services are set for Monday, Nov. 18.

Nov 17, 2019

Top Negotiators Say They Have Distracted Driving Bill Deal

After being stalled for months, it was announced that negotiators reached an agreement on Friday to resolve distracted driving legislation, but the details of the compromise have not been disclosed.

Nov 16, 2019

A rendering of the permanent housing project on Washington Street in Jamaica Plain. (Courtesy Boston Planning & Development Agency)

Pine Street Inn Gets Key Approval For Boston's Largest Housing Development For People Who've Been Homeless

The building will replace the current warehouse and office space at the site with 140 units for single adults who've been chronically homeless and support services for those residents. Another...

Nov 15, 2019

Westborough Police Shoot, Kill Person Involved In Reported Domestic Dispute

The attack was still taking place when officers arrived and one opened fire, killing one of the people involved, according to the district attorney. Both the person who was shot...

Nov 15, 2019

Ibragim Todashev, in an Orange County booking photo (AP)

Tamerlan Tsarnaev's Friend Told Police They Participated In Waltham Triple Homicide, New Documents Show

Ibragim Todashev allegedly told law enforcement agents that he and Tamerlan Tsarnaev planned to rob the three men, but that Tsarnaev said they needed to kill them. Todashev was killed...

Nov 15, 2019

FBI Special Agent In Charge of Boston Joseph Bonavolonta announces gun and drug charges against 32 people in Lawrence on Friday morning. (Courtesy of FBI Boston)

U.S. Attorney Lelling: 32 Face Gun And Drug Charges After Police Sting Operation In Lawrence

U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling told reporters Friday morning that many of those charged are members or associates of the violent Trinitarios gang that was founded in the '90s at Rikers...

Nov 15, 2019

Colder than average weather has been firmly in place since November 8th. (Courtesy NRCC/NOAA)

Weekend Weather: Nice Friday, But Colder Weather Follows

Lots of sunshine today is followed by cold weather tomorrow Saturday.

Nov 15, 2019

Sen. Michael Brady of Brockton in Quincy District Court. (David L. Ryan/Boston Globe Pool Photo via SHNS)

State Senate Rebukes Brockton Senator For Violating Rules During OUI Stop

The Ethics Committee determined that state Sen. Michael Brady presented the arresting officer his Senate identification card before producing his drivers license and registration during the drunken driving stop, violating...

Nov 14, 2019

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The Era Of Double-Cuppin' At Dunkin' Is Ending

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

Worcester Remembers Fallen Firefighter Lt. Jason Menard

Cannabis Regulator Discusses U.S. Attorney Lelling's Probe Into Host Community Agreements

Brady Critical Of Himself, Offense Despite Pats Win Against Eagles

Edelman's TD Pass Leads Patriots Over Eagles 17-10

Today's Weather: Coastal Storm Brings Rain And Wind

How Mass. Cannabis Inspectors Keep A Watchful Eye Over The Legal Pot Industry

Porsha Olayiwola Releases First Poetry Collection, 'I Shimmer Sometimes, Too'

Once More With Feeling: Dudamel Returns With The LA Phil For 'Rite Of Spring'

In A Rock 'N' Roll Dream, Roy Orbison And Buddy Holly Take The Stage Again (As Holograms)

Mass. Police Officers May Not Receive Required Training From State, Auditor's Report Says

Full Episode: Worcester Firefighter's Funeral, Cannabis Regulator On Vaping And Lelling's Probe, Flavored Tobacco Ban

Week In Review: Impeachment, Deval 2020, And Menthol Ban

60 Years Ago, A Folk Revival Began At Passim In Cambridge

Former Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick On Why He's Running For President

Calling Hours Held Sunday For Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard

Deval Patrick Won't Rule Out Taking Money From PACs

Calling Hours Held Sunday For Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard

Top Negotiators Say They Have Distracted Driving Bill Deal

Pine Street Inn Gets Key Approval For Boston's Largest Housing Development For People Who've Been Homeless

Westborough Police Shoot, Kill Person Involved In Reported Domestic Dispute

Tamerlan Tsarnaev's Friend Told Police They Participated In Waltham Triple Homicide, New Documents Show

U.S. Attorney Lelling: 32 Face Gun And Drug Charges After Police Sting Operation In Lawrence

Weekend Weather: Nice Friday, But Colder Weather Follows

State Senate Rebukes Brockton Senator For Violating Rules During OUI Stop