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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)

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Mass General Brigham offices in Somerville. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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Several employees at the largest hospital system in Massachusetts say in a lawsuit that they were subjected to discrimination and retaliation in violation of federal law when their requests for...

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In a cove on the Connecticut River in Northampton, Massachusetts, art viewers paddled through "Swamp Show," an exhibit of art inspired by nature. Along with life vests, participants were given a prompt to write or draw while out on the oxbow. (Jill Kaufman/NEPM)

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About 200 people gathered for the Solidarity with Haiti demonstration at John F. Kennedy Federal Building in Downtown Boston to protest the inhumane treatment of Haitian immigrants at the Texas border. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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It now costs $17 more, on average, than last year to fill up your car's gas tank in Mass.

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Boston mayoral candidates Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George on the campaign trail. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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Boston mayoral candidate Michelle Wu greets with supporters at Readville Station in Hyde Park. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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The latest on Mass and Cass, and reclaiming the word "witch"

Boston’s Chinatown, Hawaii through a native islander’s lens, and funny artists on the docket at BAAFF

Janey unveils plan to remove encampment in Mass. and Cass area

Consider This: Critics Say Boston's Diverse Hiring Policy For Construction Sites Has No Teeth

Business is back in Salem; We check in with Boston Mayoral candidate Michelle Wu

Michelle Wu opens up about family history at WBUR Town Hall

It's spooky season once more in Salem

Ask the Doctors: Mix and match vaccine boosters, mandates

WATCH LIVE: Janey unveils plan to address homelessness and addiction near Mass. and Cass

Mass General Brigham workers denied COVID-19 vaccine exemptions sue hospital

'Swamp Show' on the Connecticut River inspired by Thomas Cole's 'The Oxbow'

It's peak apple season in New England. What are you baking, pressing?

Hundreds of state workers face suspension for not being vaccinated

New book shines light on motherhood through the people, objects and experiences of birth

Boston Police arrested a man while he was having a stroke

IFFBoston Fall Focus film series returns with a diverse and enticing lineup

Boston civil rights group files complaint over treatment of Haitian migrants

About 4% of Mass. employees have not complied with Baker's vaccine mandate

It now costs $17 more, on average, than last year to fill up your car's gas tank in Mass.

Boston mayoral candidates condemn arrest of Black man having a stroke

Michelle Wu's path from immigrant daughter to the pinnacle of Boston politics

Some hospitals delay worker COVID-19 vaccine requirement

Judge denies Mass. correction officers' injunction against vaccine mandate

MassHealth expands long-term care to thousands of immigrants

MGH expansion plans get key approval from city