Mass. Hit New Overdose Peak in 2020Opioid overdose deaths have hit a new peak in Massachusetts. Preliminary data from the state Department of Public Health (DPH) shows a 5% increase in 2020. That’s 102 more fatalities...CommonHealth2 mins ago
Mass. Health Boards Overwhelmed, Unready To Protect WorkersWith federal regulators missing from the field and state leaders scrambling to manage the COVID-19 crisis, 351 overtaxed local boards of health are the unwitting new guardians of workplace safety....CommonHealth2 hours ago
Biden Picks Angel Kelley For Federal Court Opening In MassachusettsIf confirmed, Kelley would become the second African American woman judge and the second Asian American judge to serve on the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, the White House said.WBUR News6 hours ago
State Marks 1st Day Without A Reported COVID Death Since JuneTufts University epidemiologist Shira Doron said it means the most severe cases of COVID-19 are coming down to levels that are better than they've been since the pandemic began. CommonHealth7 hours ago
Officials Hope Vaccinating Kids 12 And Older Will Help Halt Virus SpreadChildren as young as 12 can start receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine in Massachusetts on Thursday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday, pending an expected final go ahead from federal regulators.PlayCommonHealth03:457 hours ago
Meet A Group Of Volunteers Bringing The Vaccine Into Boston Communities With Low RatesIn order to boost low vaccination rates that persist in some communities around Boston, a group of volunteer doctors, nurses and medical students is borrowing "get out the vote" techniques...PlayCommonHealth05:307 hours ago
Ex-Springfield Officer Convicted Of Child Sexual AssaultEx-Springfield officer Daniel Cintron was convicted in a jury-waived trial of two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 and two counts of intimidation of a...WBUR News7 hours ago
Proposed Natural Gas Plant In Peabody On Hold, For NowA proposed natural gas "peaker" plant in Peabody is on hold after opposition from local officials, advocacy groups and health professionalsEarthwhileMay 11, 2021
Biden: Uber And Lyft Will Give You A Free Ride To Get A COVID-19 VaccinationThe partnership with the ride-sharing companies marks the latest in a series of government-encouraged efforts to increase access to shots. It comes as Biden met virtually with a bipartisan group...WBUR NewsMay 11, 2021
Mass. Senate Leaders Unveil $47.6 Billion Budget PlanMassachusetts Senate Democrats on Tuesday unveiled a $47.6 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2022 that aims to repair economic damage from the pandemic.WBUR NewsMay 11, 2021
Offshore Wind Project South Of Martha's Vineyard Clears Last Regulatory HurdleThe federal decision to approve Vineyard Wind's project proposal represents a major milestone for the company and the offshore wind industry as a whole. EarthwhileMay 11, 2021
Report: Marijuana Host Communities Received $2.5 Million In Unlawful FeesThough the payments to cities and towns are not supposed to exceed 3% of a marijuana business's gross sales, researchers found they often do.WBUR NewsMay 11, 2021
NIH Vaccine Designer Takes Coronavirus Research To HarvardKizzmekia Corbett of the National Institutes of Health will take her research into next-generation vaccines for coronaviruses to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the school was set...CommonHealthMay 11, 2021
Drone Video Shows Endangered Whales Appearing To Embrace In Cape Cod BayWildlife photographer Brian Skerry and scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the New England Aquarium captured the moment on Feb. 28 as the whales interacted.EarthwhileMay 11, 2021
As Celtics Fight For Playoff Spot, Jaylen Brown Out With Injury For Remainder Of SeasonTo talk about that, WBUR's Morning Edition host Bob Oakes was joined by Boston.com sportswriter Khari Thompson.PlayWBUR News04:13May 11, 2021
MBTA Weighing Reduced Fines For Fare EvasionTransit justice advocates have been pushing the public transit agency to decouple paying fares from driver's licenses, arguing that those who cannot afford evasion fines -- which currently can total...BostonomixMay 11, 2021
Baker To Mark Vaccination Progress With BidenTouting mobile clinics, incentives like free sports tickets and fishing licenses, and other efforts to reach people not yet vaccinated against COVID-19, a handful of governors met with President Biden...CommonHealthMay 11, 2021
Worcester's $160 Million Bet On Baseball Gets Its Home OpenerThe Worcester Red Sox — nicknamed the WooSox — christened their new stadium Tuesday after the city lured the team from Pawtucket, R.I. with millions of dollars in aid building...PlayBostonomix05:00May 11, 2021
Eversource-Backed Natural Gas Booklets Spark Backlash At Cambridge SchoolThe father of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, elementary school student said Monday he was shocked when he pulled two activity booklets from his son’s backpack that had been distributed at his...EarthwhileMay 11, 2021
Boston Homeless Housing Project To Break Ground In The FallThe Pine Street Inn and its codevelopers can proceed with building a 202-unit building after reaching a settlement with a neighbor who sued to stop construction.WBUR NewsMay 11, 2021
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