DA Encourages Victims To Report Sexual Assaults, As UMass Students Protest FraternityThe district attorney who serves Amherst is encouraging anyone who is the victim of sexual assault to come forward to the DA's office or local police. Students at UMass Amherst...WBUR News15 mins ago
Here's A Rundown Of Who Won Tuesday's Preliminary Elections In 11 CitiesTuesday's elections featured some historic firsts. Results from North Adams revealed the city is now certain to get its first woman mayor. And in Lowell, voters tried out the city's...WBUR News2 hours ago
Morning Rundown: Revere & Boston Don't Agree On Approach To Opioid Crisis; It's 'Peak Week' For AsthmaThis is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. Each weekday morning, you'll get in your inbox the top five local and national news stories of the day,...WBUR News6 hours ago
Ombudsman Tasked With Overseeing Prisons' COVID Response Placed On Paid LeaveThe newly appointed official was placed on leave shortly after WBUR inquired whether he was involved in a wrongful death suit and accused of falsifying records while working as an...PlayWBUR News03:098 hours ago
Essaibi George, Wu Court Black Voters In Race For Boston MayorSome members of Boston's Black community were crestfallen when all three Black candidates were eliminated in last week's preliminary election. Now the two remaining candidates say they are working hard...PlayWBUR News04:048 hours ago
Series At The Brattle Highlights Early 1990s Black Filmmaking BoomThe theater's “African-American Neo-Noir” series showcases four terrific films that brought issues of race to the forefront of twisty, throwback crime stories.WBUR News9 hours ago
'It Didn't Need To Happen': UMass Memorial Chief On Bed Shortage And COVID SurgeDr. Eric Dickson says there are no available intensive care beds in central Massachusetts, and 80 to 100 patients are waiting for hospital beds in the UMass Memorial system.PlayWBUR News06:03Sep 21, 2021
U.S. Sues To Stop Deal Between American Airlines And JetBlueThe Justice Department says the agreement will eliminate competition in Boston and New York and reduce JetBlue's incentive to compete against American in other parts of the country.WBUR NewsSep 21, 2021
Boston Mayoral Candidate Essaibi George Asks Super PACs To Stay Out Of The RaceCity Councillor At-Large Annissa Essaibi George is asking super PACs to stay out of the final election between her and City Councillor At-Large Michelle Wu. She described herself as angry...WBUR NewsSep 21, 2021
Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia Gets 6 Years In Prison In Corruption CaseA former Massachusetts mayor, once a rising Democratic star after being elected at just 23 years old, was sentenced to six years in prison on Tuesday after being convicted of...WBUR NewsSep 21, 2021
Teen Girl Killed At Boston Party When Gun Accidentally Goes OffA 17-year-old girl attending a private party at an upscale Boston hotel last February was shot in the head and killed when she “swatted” the hand of a man holding...WBUR NewsSep 21, 2021
Native American Tribe Wants BU To Change Name Of Myles Standish DormA Native American tribe is calling on Boston University to change the name of a dorm that honors Myles Standish, the military leader of the Pilgrims. WBUR NewsSep 21, 2021
MBTA Plans To Fire Driver Involved In Green Line CrashAn MBTA Green Line operator put his trolley's controls into a "full-power position" before striking another trolley from behind in a July 30 crash that injured 27 people, federal transportation...WBUR NewsSep 21, 2021
MCAS Results Show Slide In Scores During PandemicNewly released results from the spring MCAS exams show "many more students had gaps in their knowledge of math and, to a lesser extent, English language arts" compared to their...WBUR NewsSep 21, 2021
Baker, GOP Governors Want Sit-Down With Biden Over Border CrisisGov. Charlie Baker has joined 25 other Republican governors to request a meeting with with President Joe Biden to discuss how to end the "national security crisis" on the border....WBUR NewsSep 21, 2021
Outside Review Of Worcester Fire Department Finds Problems With On-Scene Management, CommunicationThe report makes 10 major recommendations, including appointing an assistant city manager or fire commissioner to take over after current Fire Chief Michael Lavoie retires early next year.WBUR NewsSep 21, 2021
Baker Creates Clean Heat Commission To Help Cut EmissionsThe task of the commission is to establish a heating fuel framework to help the state meet a goal of net zero emissions by 2050. WBUR NewsSep 21, 2021
Morning Rundown: Expanding Pooled COVID Tests For Child Care Centers; Legislature Talks (Again) On How To Spend Relief $This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. Each weekday morning, you'll get in your inbox the top five local and national news stories of the day,...WBUR NewsSep 21, 2021
In Big Affordable Housing Lawsuits, Boston Firm Nixon Peabody Is Taking The Side Of The InvestorsThe law firm has built its reputation in affordable housing — advising nonprofits and developers, churches and housing authorities. But the firm has also become the go-to counsel for an...PlayWBUR News04:38Sep 21, 2021
COVID Has Killed As Many Americans As The 1918 Flu, Despite Scientific AdvancesThe U.S. population a century ago was just one-third of what it is today, meaning the flu cut a much bigger swath through the country. But the COVID-19 crisis is...WBUR NewsSep 20, 2021
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