Introducing Boston's Office of Climate ResilienceIn August, Mayor Michelle Wu introduced Boston's first Office of Climate Resilience. She appointed Chris Osgood, previously Chief of Staff and Chief of Streets, as the office's director. ResumeThe Common21:40Nov 7, 2024
Don't be spooked by this election's BOO-llot questionsFive statewide ballot questions are before voters this November, and frighteningly, there are quite a few misconceptions about them.ResumeThe Common15:27Oct 31, 2024
An up-close look at Mass' first offshore wind projectOffshore wind projects like Vineyard Wind are set to be a huge part of our state’s energy future. But for such a huge infrastructure project, it’s not that easy to...ResumeThe Common16:33Oct 24, 2024
How Black Out performances promote inclusion in Boston theaterWhile more than half of Boston residents are people of color, its theater goers are overwhelmingly white. Black Out nights are aiming to create a more inclusive experience.ResumeThe Common17:00Oct 17, 2024
Meet three of this year's "Makers," artists of color who are building community in Greater BostonEach year, WBUR highlights a group of artists of color in Greater Boston. These "Makers" are spreading joy and building community while practicing their craft. We meet three of the...ResumeArts & Culture21:02Oct 10, 2024
Mass. coastal chemical sites lack basic safeguard against hurricanesExperts say climate change is increasing the risk of a “double disaster” — a large-scale chemical spill caused by extreme weather. Massachusetts is especially vulnerable, as a coastal state with...ResumeThe Common16:25Oct 3, 2024
Stop and Shop wants you to stay and shopOn this episode of The Common, Boston Globe Reporter Diti Kohli breaks down the evolution of Stop and Shop, and where the grocery store is headed. Then, listen to an...ResumeThe Common25:21Sep 26, 2024
A vibe check on Boston nightlifeLast spring, Boston welcomed its first Director of Nightlife Economy, Corean Reynolds. We catch up with her about some of the initiatives the Department of Nightlife Economy is working on...ResumeThe Common26:59Sep 19, 2024
The fight for equal education before busingOn Sep 12, 1974, Boston Public Schools bused the first students across town as a part of a highly controversial school integration program. This moment is a major flashpoint in...ResumeThe Common20:17Sep 12, 2024
3 can't-miss musical events in Boston this SeptemberHere are WBUR CitySpace Assistant Director Candice Springer's picks for September, plus a couple of highlights for events right here at WBUR. ResumeThe Common29:19Sep 5, 2024
Moving in? Know your rightsOn this episode of The Common, tenant association leader and volunteer with City Life/Vida Urbana Selena Eutsay joins the show to discuss renters rights ahead of Boston's unofficial move-in day...ResumeThe Common18:05Aug 29, 2024
A side dish with WBUR's Deborah BeckerWhen WBUR senior correspondent and host Deborah Becker has some time away from her work, she loves to cook. So, a little while back, Team Common took over the WBUR...ResumeThe Common24:08Aug 22, 2024
Quiz: How much do you know about Massachusetts' sharks?Great whites are far from the only shark species cruising through Massachusetts waters. WBUR's Katie Cole joins The Common to give a rundown of the state's various shark species, and...ResumeThe Common27:02Aug 15, 2024
Wizards, bear dens and puddingstone: The Common takes a hike through Franklin ParkA 27-mile route called the Boston Walking City Trail winds through the city's most immersive green spaces. Team Common hikes a section with the trail's founder, Miles Howard, and hears...ResumeThe Common29:17Aug 8, 2024
What to do in August: 'The Queen of Versailles,' steamy '90s movies and nerf archeryCandice Springer, assistant director of WBUR CitySpace, shares suggestions for how to spend the final hazy days of summer from movies and a musical in Boston to events hosted by...ResumeThe Common25:50Aug 1, 2024
