Police: 4-Year-Old Girl Drowns After Wandering From Danvers HomePolice said they searched the area and found the girl submerged in water along a river bank. She was removed from the water, but showed no signs of life, according...WBUR NewsAug 3, 2020
Mass. Positive COVID-19 Case Rate Inches To Highest Level Since Mid-JuneWBUR checks in with Dr. David Hamer about the virus' spread in Mass.PlayCommonHealth06:38Aug 3, 2020
Tornado Sightings Reported In Massachusetts, ConnecticutAuthorities in Connecticut and western Massachusetts received several reports of tornadoes Sunday evening as strong thunderstorms moved through the region. There were no immediate reports of injuries.WBUR NewsAug 3, 2020
Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On: The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Goes VirtualWBUR's Sharon Brody speaks with the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's founding artistic director, Steve Maler, who is directing this virtual production. PlayWBUR News04:57Aug 2, 2020
U.S. Appeals Ruling In Mashpee Wampanoag Land CaseThe U.S. Department of the Interior is appealing a federal judge's ruling that blocked it from rescinding a reservation designation for land belonging to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Massachusetts....WBUR NewsAug 2, 2020
Grants To Help Ensure Health Of Massachusetts BaysSeveral environmental organizations are sharing a nearly $100,000 grant to help improve the health of the ecosystems of Ipswich Bay, Massachusetts Bay and Cape Cod Bay.EarthwhileAug 1, 2020
Legal Analyst Nancy Gertner Responds To Overturning of Death Penalty For TsarnaevNancy Gertner says U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling will have to consider: Is the government content with life without parole for Tsarnaev? PlayWBUR News06:21Aug 1, 2020
Former U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz Responds To Appeals Court's Tsarnaev Ruling"This is an unfortunate result," Carmen Ortiz, who was a U.S. attorney for Massachusetts during the trial phase of the Tsarnaev case, told WBUR. PlayWBUR News05:44Aug 1, 2020
Mass. House Approves Major Climate Action BillThe House agreed to East Boston Rep. Adrian Madaro's proposal that would mandate environmental impact reports for any project that is likely to cause damage to the environment and is...EarthwhileAug 1, 2020
Baker Scolds Partygoers As Mass. Coronavirus Cases Slowly Tick UpwardsSenior State House reporter Steve Brown joined WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss the state's outbreak -- as well as a quarantine order that goes into effect tomorrow for many...PlayWBUR News04:50Jul 31, 2020
Safer Air: To Cut Virus Risk In Fall, Schools Scramble To Improve VentilationAs schools plan for possible reopening in the fall, many are considering overhauls to filters and air flow -- and at least making sure windows work, for a start. PlayCommonHealth04:48Jul 31, 2020
Appeals Court Overturns Tsarnaev Death Sentence, Orders New Sentencing Phase Of TrialThe First Circuit Court of Appeals Friday ordered a new penalty phase of the trial, which would decide whether Tsarnaev would receive another death sentence. PlayWBUR News04:29Jul 31, 2020
Mass. Investigating Eight New Clusters Of Coronavirus — Many Tied To Social GatheringsGov. Charlie Baker is warning Massachusetts residents that he'll slash the number of people allowed to gather in house parties, backyard barbecues and other private social gatherings if virus cases...WBUR NewsJul 31, 2020
Mass. House Passes Bill That Would Alert People When There's Sewage In The RiverCombined sewer overflows (CSOs) discharge billions of gallons of sewage into Massachusetts rivers each year EarthwhileJul 31, 2020
Boston Man Faces Federal Charges For Allegedly Firing At Police In Unrest After Massive Floyd ProtestJohn Boampong, 37, is already charged with 21 counts of armed assault with intent to murder. WBUR NewsJul 31, 2020
New Survey Shows The Pandemic's Toll On Immigrant Households Throughout Mass.Advocates say the survey of more than 400 immigrant households across the state reinforces the need for undocumented individuals to be included in the next federal stimulus package.WBUR NewsJul 31, 2020
The Celtics Are Back, And Grappling With A Pandemic Bubble And Racial UnrestThe Boston Celtics finally return to the basketball court Friday as the NBA's four-month coronavirus layoff ends this week. PlayWBUR News03:27Jul 31, 2020
Dunkin’ To Close 800 U.S. Stores As Pandemic Hurts SalesDunkin’ said Thursday its sales dropped 20% in the second quarter to $287 million. BostonomixJul 31, 2020
Fact Checking Kennedy And Markey On Their Black Lives Matter ClaimsBoth candidates have pointed to moments when they stood up for racial justice. But closer examinations suggest Kennedy and Markey may not have been quite as bold as they would...PlayWBUR News03:05Jul 31, 2020
