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A row of single story shops on Blue Hill Avenue. Planners suggest raising one and two story commercial buildings by adding residential units above them, to increase population density. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Mattapan will be a case study in how to balance economic growth and racial equity

City officials are working on a plan to redevelop Mattapan, beautify its main square, attract more businesses and add housing. And they're hoping to do all this without displacing the...

VIDEO: What to know about Question 1, which asks voters if Mass.' top earners should pay higher taxes

This election season Massachusetts voters will decide if they want the state's top income earners to pay more in taxes.

For some Mass. designers, the future of fashion is happening in the digital world

More designers are embracing digital fashion as a new — and environmentally-friendly — option for self-expression.

'We learned to cut corners': Inflation looms over back-to-school shopping

Prices were up 7% in Greater Boston this July compared to last year, adding to the challenge for families buying supplies for the new school year.

Not just fun and games, Hasbro part of growing list of companies who say they're focused on social impact

As the idea of a 21st-century company with a positive social mission takes hold, critics say it doesn't necessarily mean businesses have fine-tuned their sense of altruism.

State's highest court throws out app-based driver ballot question

WBUR's Walter Wuthmann joined Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to discuss.

Celtics fans snap up gear, tickets as NBA Finals come to Boston

The Boston Celtics are tied 1-1 with the Golden State Warriors after two games in San Francisco. Now the C's are hoping to gain the lead in their first series...

State commission takes years to resolve discrimination cases. One took 17. Another took 15

Many people have been waiting years for the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination to make rulings. And the backlog of old cases has surged during the pandemic.

In a market clamoring for workers, new grads have plenty of leverage

New college graduates are getting ready to enter a job market that's eager to have them.

Commuter rail gets back on track as workers return to the office

MBTA data shows weekday ridership continued to rise in April, to a little more than half of what it was before the pandemic.

Local leaders discuss how to navigate Boston while Black

Local Black leaders and community members will discuss how to best navigate Boston’s professional and cultural landscape as a Black person. Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy was joined by Boston...

The pandemic forced these immigrant-owned businesses to go digital. It's paying off

The pandemic pushed a digital transformation for some of Greater Boston's immigrant-owned businesses.

Boston's racial homeownership gap has widened. What will it take to fix it?

Boston has long seen a racial gap among homeowners. Since homeownership is the main way most Americans build wealth, some local organizations are working to make Boston’s real estate market...

Boston gets billions in home loans, but white areas get 'much bigger piece of the pie'

A WBUR analysis finds lenders make a significant majority of home loans in predominantly white areas in Boston. In a city as segregated as Boston, looking at the geography of...

Black and Hispanic people are more likely to be denied mortgage loans in Boston

Homeownership isn’t just about fulfilling a dream. It’s the primary way most Americans build wealth. A new WBUR analysis of mortgage lending in Boston found lenders denied mortgages to Black...

Somerville renters say the new MBTA stations could price them out of the neighborhood

On Monday, the MBTA opened a new stop in Somerville's Union Square and five new Green Line stations are expected to open later this year. But some worry the new...

Faneuil Hall merchants try to make up for 2 lost years as patrons return

It's been two years since Massachusetts temporarily shutdown nonessential businesses. But many, like those in Faneuil Hall marketplace, are still trying to make up for losses incurred during the pandemic....

Business

04:54Mar 24, 2022

Jake DiMare (left) chats with a coworker at the Voicify office in Boston. (Yasmin Amer/WBUR)

In office? Remote? Why many companies are saying yes to both

For some employees, going back to the office is a sign of hope and a chance to reconnect. For others, it's a nuisance.

Business

06:06Mar 21, 2022

Bessie King talks with a customer at the Villa Mexico Cafe in Boston's Financial District. The restaurant just reopened after five months. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

With the mask mandate lifted, Boston restaurants look ahead

Some restaurant owners in Boston are glad the mask mandate has been lifted. Others say they'll still ask staff to mask and keep other safety protocols in place.

Business

03:08Mar 14, 2022

Tracy Chang at her restaurant Pagu in Cambridge. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Many restaurants had to pivot to survive the pandemic. Some like what they've become

For the last two years, many Massachusetts restaurant owners have found ways to weather the changes coronavirus threw at them. Now, a few want to make those revenue-stabilizing decisions a...

Business

04:15Mar 8, 2022

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Mattapan will be a case study in how to balance economic growth and racial equity

VIDEO: What to know about Question 1, which asks voters if Mass.' top earners should pay higher taxes

For some Mass. designers, the future of fashion is happening in the digital world

'We learned to cut corners': Inflation looms over back-to-school shopping

Not just fun and games, Hasbro part of growing list of companies who say they're focused on social impact

State's highest court throws out app-based driver ballot question

Celtics fans snap up gear, tickets as NBA Finals come to Boston

State commission takes years to resolve discrimination cases. One took 17. Another took 15

In a market clamoring for workers, new grads have plenty of leverage

Commuter rail gets back on track as workers return to the office

Local leaders discuss how to navigate Boston while Black

The pandemic forced these immigrant-owned businesses to go digital. It's paying off

Boston's racial homeownership gap has widened. What will it take to fix it?

Boston gets billions in home loans, but white areas get 'much bigger piece of the pie'

Black and Hispanic people are more likely to be denied mortgage loans in Boston

Somerville renters say the new MBTA stations could price them out of the neighborhood

Faneuil Hall merchants try to make up for 2 lost years as patrons return

In office? Remote? Why many companies are saying yes to both

With the mask mandate lifted, Boston restaurants look ahead

Many restaurants had to pivot to survive the pandemic. Some like what they've become