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Children climb across the Copley Square fountain. (Dominick Reuter for WBUR)

Copley Square, A Study In Contrasts, Poses Less-Obvious Challenges To Boston's Next Mayor

The lack of major complaints by many Back Bay residents shows what a success story the Copley area largely is. Still, people have quality-of-life and permitting issues, and worry about...

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08:56Sep 25, 2013

Construction on the Ferdinand site looms over the historic Dudley Station. The long-abandoned storefront will be the new headquarters for Boston Public Schools. (Dominick Reuter for WBUR)

Dudley Square Residents Seek Fairness With Change

As development winds around Roxbury's Dudley Square, people who work and live in the community say they’re concerned about fairness — in city jobs, education and affordable housing.

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09:33Sep 18, 2013

Peter Szyjka says when he started his law firm on Dorchester Avenue eight years ago, the neighborhood looked a lot different. “There was no flower pots. There was no greenery. There was no nice grid on the crosswalks.” (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Improved, But South Boston's Andrew Square Seeks More

Andrew Square has made strides, but it's maybe the part of South Boston that has changed the least during Mayor Thomas Menino's tenure. Residents there are seeking safer streets and...

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09:31Sep 11, 2013

Children blow bubbles in Codman Square Park. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Health Center Drives Codman Square's Transformation

Codman Square used to be considered one of the most dangerous areas of the city. Now, while residents are still asking for things like better schools and increased safety, they...

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09:17Sep 4, 2013

Square By Square: A Changed Boston, Moving Forward

Over the next two months, WBUR will explore the race to replace Mayor Thomas Menino through the eyes of the residents who live and work in Boston and explore how...

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Sep 3, 2013

Your Stories: Were You In Boston On Marathon Day?

Did you attend the Marathon or do you know someone who was there? What happened? How are you feeling now? Share here.

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Apr 16, 2013

Watertown residents gather for a vigil for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Watertown, Mass. (Julio Cortez/AP)

Marathon Bombing: Investigation And Aftermath

On Marathon Monday, two bombs exploded at the finish line, killing three people and injuring hundreds more. Here, we track the chase and investigation of the suspects, the remembrances of...

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Apr 15, 2013

Construction on Western Avenue (Asma Khalid/WBUR)

Ready, Set, Idle: Construction Brings Traffic Woes To Boston, Cambridge

If driving between Boston and Cambridge these days seems more difficult than ever before, you’re not imagining things. On a simple 15-minute commute along Memorial Drive, you’ll likely run into...

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04:05Apr 12, 2013

The Brigham's Crump and Rashad, one of his clients who was shot twice just months apart (Lynn Jolicoeur/WBUR)

Hospital Treats Violence As A Disease With Help Of 'Trauma Love'

A Brigham and Women’s program treats gunshots and knife wounds as symptoms of a larger illness that can be managed — and maybe even cured — with the right approach.

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08:40Apr 11, 2013

Doug Melton in his office at the Sherman Fairchild Biochemical Lab at Harvard University. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Visionaries: One Harvard Scientist's Quest To Find A Cure For His Kids

When Doug Melton, one of the premier stem cell scientists in the world, found out his son had Type 1 diabetes, he transitioned from basic research to a search for...

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10:24Mar 26, 2013

Aaron Swartz's Father On MIT’s Handling Of Case: 'Something I’ll Never Recover From'

In his first broadcast interview, Robert Swartz discusses his son's suicide and the criminal case against the Internet activist.

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09:25Mar 7, 2013

Democratic U.S. Reps. Stephen Lynch, left, and Ed Markey (AP)

WBUR Poll Gives Markey Slight Edge Over Lynch

But among unenrolled voters, our poll finds, Rep. Stephen Lynch holds a lead over Rep. Ed Markey.

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03:33Feb 15, 2013

Former Upper Crust pizza deliveryman Mehmet Ali will manage the new Harvard Square pizza shop. (Curt Nickisch/WBUR)

Former Upper Crust Employees Aim To Avenge Wrongs With Bigger Slice Of The Pie

A group of wronged employees of Upper Crust Pizzeria are trying to get their just desserts by opening — and owning — their own store. The new name? The Just...

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03:01Feb 13, 2013

Comedian and writer Steve Macone, left, and his longtime friend Justin Veri discuss the dos and don'ts of digital etiquette at WBUR. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Hotmail Shame: The Digital World's Social Pressures And Netiquette Dilemmas

The digital world comes with social pressures, etiquette dilemmas and this uncomfortable truth: there is such a thing as online status, and many of us care more about it than...

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08:23Feb 7, 2013

Josh Goulette examines packages of different types of marijuana before purchasing. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Maine Medical Marijuana Dispensary Says It's Getting 'Fine Medicine' To Patients In Pain

A new Massachusetts law that went into effect last month allows up to 35 medical marijuana dispensaries in the state. We visited one in Biddeford, Maine, to see how it...

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07:51Feb 6, 2013

Anne Goldfeld (right) with her patient Gizachew (center) after receiving medication for tuberculosis in Ethiopia (Oct 2010).

Visionaries: Harvard Doctor Bridges Research And Action In Global Health

Dr. Anne Goldfeld does the work of three people: fighting for human rights, treating seriously ill patients in Cambodia and Ethiopia, and conducting research to help eradicate AIDS and tuberculosis.

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09:36Feb 1, 2013

"Wait Wait's" Peter Sagal and Carl Kasell demonstrate the dangers of multitasking. (©2004 NPR Photo by Tony Nagelmann)

The Perils And Evolving Promise Of Multitasking

Multitasking is a myth. The brain is not designed to let people think of more than one thing at a time. Technology is taxing this bottleneck, but better tools could...

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08:29Jan 31, 2013

Carey’s 8-year-old son Tully plays the game “Skyrim” on their family computer. (George Hicks/WBUR)

My Son, The Dragon Slayer: The Risks And Rewards Of Growing Up Gaming

What does it mean to grow up gaming? Critics warn that games may be addictive and lead to aggression. Supporters say that games may be the best educational tools ever.

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11:02Jan 24, 2013

An Old Havana gallery featuring mainly bright-colored, Santeria-inspired Cuban folk art. (Andrea Shea/WBUR)

Artists Pioneer Cuba's Changing Economy

Artists in Cuba sit high on the socioeconomic ladder, supported by both the government and the people. But their position could shift as the country’s economy changes.

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10:44Jan 15, 2013

A painting by Cuban artist Edel Bordon. (Andrea Shea/WBUR)

Forbidden Fruit: Cuba's Art Scene Flourishes, With A Little Help From Boston

As restrictions on travel to Cuba ease, Boston-based gallery owner Michelle Wojcik is taking the opportunity to connect local collectors with Cuban artists.

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12:47Jan 14, 2013

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Copley Square, A Study In Contrasts, Poses Less-Obvious Challenges To Boston's Next Mayor

Dudley Square Residents Seek Fairness With Change

Improved, But South Boston's Andrew Square Seeks More

Health Center Drives Codman Square's Transformation

Square By Square: A Changed Boston, Moving Forward

Your Stories: Were You In Boston On Marathon Day?

Marathon Bombing: Investigation And Aftermath

Ready, Set, Idle: Construction Brings Traffic Woes To Boston, Cambridge

Hospital Treats Violence As A Disease With Help Of 'Trauma Love'

Visionaries: One Harvard Scientist's Quest To Find A Cure For His Kids

Aaron Swartz's Father On MIT’s Handling Of Case: 'Something I’ll Never Recover From'

WBUR Poll Gives Markey Slight Edge Over Lynch

Former Upper Crust Employees Aim To Avenge Wrongs With Bigger Slice Of The Pie

Hotmail Shame: The Digital World's Social Pressures And Netiquette Dilemmas

Maine Medical Marijuana Dispensary Says It's Getting 'Fine Medicine' To Patients In Pain

Visionaries: Harvard Doctor Bridges Research And Action In Global Health

The Perils And Evolving Promise Of Multitasking

My Son, The Dragon Slayer: The Risks And Rewards Of Growing Up Gaming

Artists Pioneer Cuba's Changing Economy

Forbidden Fruit: Cuba's Art Scene Flourishes, With A Little Help From Boston