WBUR's Morning EditionLocal content from WBUR's Morning Edition broadcastsA mellow holiday shopping vibe in Boston, as online sales surge nationallyMore and more holiday shopping is done from the comfort of consumers' homes, but Black Friday traditions aren't dying out just yet.ResumeBusiness01:52Nov 29, 2023Massachusetts AFL-CIO's first woman president takes the helmChrissy Lynch takes the helm of the state AFL-CIO during a big moment for labor. 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A mellow holiday shopping vibe in Boston, as online sales surge nationallyMore and more holiday shopping is done from the comfort of consumers' homes, but Black Friday traditions aren't dying out just yet.ResumeBusiness01:52Nov 29, 2023
Massachusetts AFL-CIO's first woman president takes the helmChrissy Lynch takes the helm of the state AFL-CIO during a big moment for labor. She joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to talk more about this.ResumeBusiness04:32Nov 8, 2023
As New Bedford area awaits South Coast Rail line, skeptics fret over costs, ridership and slow speedsConstruction on a rail project that will connect Boston to several South Coast communities is nearing completion, but questions remain about the impact and potential success of the commuter rail...ResumeBusiness04:18Nov 2, 2023
In New Bedford, housing costs are soaring as many struggle to make ends meetMany low-income residents say rent hikes are forcing them out of the city, or even to the brink of homelessness. That presents a sharp contrast with the official version of...ResumeBusiness06:26Nov 1, 2023
COVID's economic impact on Black Bostonians and businessesNicole Obi, President and CEO of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts joined WBUR’s Morning Edition ahead of the council's annual Mass Black Expo to talk more about the pandemic’s...ResumeBusiness03:41Oct 5, 2023
The MBTA's new 'chief of stations' tackles JFK/UMass decay, prepares to visit all stationsDennis Varley, the new chief of stations joins the T after a three-decade career in transportation in New York. Varley is tasked with helping make Boston's subway, commuter rail and...ResumeBusiness02:48Sep 7, 2023
Why Boston financial giants are still into crypto despite rocky timesLarge Massachusetts-based companies Fidelity and State Street continue to offer investments in crypto. During a tumultuous period, they've even increased opportunities for digital investing. ResumeBusiness03:31Jun 13, 2023
Massachusetts hasn't embraced factory-made housing. Some say it's timeProponents argue modular buildings could help ease a severe housing shortage. This type of construction has gained traction in Sweden and states like Pennsylvania and California.ResumeBusiness04:31Jun 5, 2023
Boston cyclists hope more commuters give two wheels a spinBoston officials hope to encourage at least 8% of commuters to bike to work by 2030. They invited cyclists to City Hall Plaza last week for free bike checks and...ResumeBusiness02:09May 23, 2023
With layoffs and higher interest rates, the tech industry in Mass. is course-correctingDespite layoffs in the tech sector, many Massachusetts companies are still hiring. But insiders say higher interest rates could bring challenges, especially for startups.ResumeBusiness02:23May 22, 2023
Lynch allegations spark calls for changing toxic restaurant cultureThe restaurant community continues to reel in the wake of abuse allegations against Boston chef and restaurateur Barbara Lynch. The accusations are raising broader questions about restaurant culture, and its...ResumeBusiness06:43May 16, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank to customers: Come back!As federal regulators continue to seek a buyer for Silicon Valley Bank, the failed financial institution is asking customers to come back. The message is resonating with some Massachusetts companies.ResumeBusiness03:02Mar 17, 2023
Sullivan's on Castle Island hopes its reopening will signal spring — even as Boston prepares for snowFor many Bostonians, "Sully's" annual reopening marks the start of spring — regardless of whether the weather indicates otherwise.ResumeBusiness03:36Feb 24, 2023
Mattapan will be a case study in how to balance economic growth and racial equityCity 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...ResumeBusiness05:52Jan 27, 2023
VIDEO: What to know about Question 1, which asks voters if Mass.' top earners should pay higher taxesThis election season Massachusetts voters will decide if they want the state's top income earners to pay more in taxes. ResumeBusiness05:04Oct 13, 2022
For some Mass. designers, the future of fashion is happening in the digital worldMore designers are embracing digital fashion as a new — and environmentally-friendly — option for self-expression. ResumeBusiness05:09Oct 7, 2022
'We learned to cut corners': Inflation looms over back-to-school shoppingPrices 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.ResumeBusiness04:32Sep 6, 2022
Not just fun and games, Hasbro part of growing list of companies who say they're focused on social impactAs 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.ResumeBusiness05:26Jun 21, 2022
State's highest court throws out app-based driver ballot questionWBUR's Walter Wuthmann joined Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to discuss.ResumeBusiness04:28Jun 15, 2022
Celtics fans snap up gear, tickets as NBA Finals come to BostonThe 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...ResumeBusiness03:28Jun 8, 2022