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Siena Farms owner Chris Kurth says his business teetered on the edge of bankruptcy until CSA memberships quadrupled during the pandemic. (Chris Cardoza/Siena Farms)

CSA Craze Continues As Pandemic Wanes, Benefiting Local Farmers

In a twist, some local farms thrived amid a pandemic and recession. As many grocery shoppers felt nervous about a trip to the supermarket, some turned to farm shares, also...

Shepard Fairey's New Right Whale Mural Focuses On Fragile Oceans

WBUR's Andrea Shea produced this sound piece with Fairey reflecting on why and how he got involved.

Cooling Aid Shifts From Luxury To Necessity For Some In Mass.

In Massachusetts, cooling has long been seen as optional, more of a luxury for those who can afford it. Some of the state’s warmest communities say that no longer makes...

A Mass. Public Health Expert On The State's Rising COVID Cases

Dr. Carole Allen, president of the Massachusetts Medical Society and a former member of the state's health policy commission, joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss.

Mass. House Lawmakers Will Debate Sports Betting Bill

WBUR's Steve Brown joined Morning Edition to give a preview of the debate.

As Free Transit Gains Momentum Across U.S., It's A Big Boston Mayoral Race Topic

A growing number of systems across the state and the country are experimenting with free public transit in an effort to improve service, reduce pollution and aid low-income riders.

Mass. Republican Party Contends With Scandal, Resignation And Division

The Massachusetts Republican Party is in turmoil following the resignation of its vice chairman, Tom Mountain, who stepped down Sunday night amid allegations that he posted inappropriate comments on Facebook....

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04:17Jul 20, 2021

Questions Surround Biogen's New Alzheimer's Drug

Biogen’s Aducanumab is the first FDA approved drug that’s supposed to treat an underlying cause of Alzheimer’s Disease, but many scientists aren’t convinced that it can actually do that.

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05:13Jul 16, 2021

People Still Getting Infected With COVID-19, Despite High Vaccination Rate

Despite high vaccination rates in Massachusetts, some people are still getting sick with COVID-19.

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05:08Jul 16, 2021

Tinnitus is an age-related condition shared by 20% of the U.S. population, writes Julie Wittes Schlack. It’s also a symptom of long haul COVID. (Getty Images)

'The Phantom Hum': My Tinnitus Is Real. It's Also A Metaphor For Our Time

What keeps me up at night isn’t an externally generated noise, writes Julie Wittes Schlack. It’s hyper-vigilance, a condition generated by Twitter and Trump and made worse by the pandemic.

Cognoscenti

04:19Jul 16, 2021

Chloe is another rescue dog who has been placed during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy MSPCA-Angell)

Does Your Pup Need A Visit With The Vet? It May Take A While

The MSPCA Angell Animal Medical Center in Jamaica Plain estimates that emergency pet visits are up by about 40% over last year at its facility, with similar increases at animal...

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04:18Jul 15, 2021

Students wear face masks in their classroom in Dortmund, Germany amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty Images)

To Mask, Or Not To Mask: Epidemiologists Debate Rules For K-12 Students This Fall

The CDC says vaccinated students no longer have to wear masks indoors. But many students remain unvaccinated, leaving uncertainty about how schools should design -- and enforce -- new policies.

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04:25Jul 15, 2021

Boston School Committee Votes To Change Exam School Admissions

Cassellius defended the move ahead of a final vote tonight, saying it was partly justified by a need to build "trust in the integrity of our processes."

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04:43Jul 14, 2021

Provincetown Introduces Mobile Testing As Cases Rise

WBUR's Deborah Becker spoke with Provincetown Town Manager Alex Morse. He noted the increase in cases coincided with a huge increase in the number of people in town.

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04:12Jul 14, 2021

Brandon Ford removes tortilla chips from a frialator for the lunchtime crowd in the very busy kitchen at the Waterhouse Restaurant in Peterborough, NH. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Why Is The Mass. Unemployment Rate Twice As High As N.H.'s?

As states climb out of pandemic-induced recessions, there are dramatic differences in unemployment rates -- even between states right next door to each other. For example, New Hampshire is at...

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04:41Jul 14, 2021

Langdell Hall at Harvard Law School (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

How A Law School Financial Aid Policy Has Some Students Crying Foul

At Harvard Law School, need-based financial aid can change depending on whether recipients land summer clerkships. Some students say the policy acts like a gatekeeper that's been made worse by...

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04:28Jul 12, 2021

The Massachusetts State House. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

As Pandemic Fades, Massachusetts Lawmakers Take More Active Role

When the pandemic spread to Massachusetts last year, Gov. Charlie Baker took unprecedented measures to respond. Baker declared a state of emergency. He shut down bars and restricted indoor dining....

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04:44Jul 12, 2021

Two people with umbrellas walk over the bridge at the Boston Public Garden as Tropical Storm Elsa arrives in the area. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Tropical Storm Elsa Brings Downpours, Wind Gusts To Massachusetts

The storm could cause tree damage and power issues as it moves through the region Friday, writes WBUR meteorologist Dave Epstein.

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04:13Jul 9, 2021

In this Aug. 17, 1972, file photo, Adonis Brown, 18, of Baltimore, smiles as Eunice Kennedy Shriver hangs a gold medal around his neck after he won the mile run in five minutes, 12 seconds in the International Special Olympics in Los Angeles. (Wally Fong/AP File)

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Founder Of Special Olympics, Remembered On 100th Birthday

The John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historical Site in Brookline will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Eunice Kennedy Shriver this Saturday with a virtual ceremony celebrating her legacy.

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06:37Jul 9, 2021

Firelei Báez walks with a brush and paint can in hand as she works on her largest sculptural installation to date, a reimagined version of the archeological ruins of the Sans-Souci Palace in Haiti installed at the ICA Watershed in East Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Artist Firelei Báez Creates A Space Between Water And Sky At The ICA's Watershed

In Báez’s largest sculpture to date, in East Boston, she embeds a replica of a Haitian palace in ruins to interrogate the complicated history of the color indigo.

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04:33Jul 9, 2021

The Daily

CSA Craze Continues As Pandemic Wanes, Benefiting Local Farmers

Shepard Fairey's New Right Whale Mural Focuses On Fragile Oceans

Cooling Aid Shifts From Luxury To Necessity For Some In Mass.

A Mass. Public Health Expert On The State's Rising COVID Cases

Mass. House Lawmakers Will Debate Sports Betting Bill

As Free Transit Gains Momentum Across U.S., It's A Big Boston Mayoral Race Topic

Mass. Republican Party Contends With Scandal, Resignation And Division

Questions Surround Biogen's New Alzheimer's Drug

People Still Getting Infected With COVID-19, Despite High Vaccination Rate

'The Phantom Hum': My Tinnitus Is Real. It's Also A Metaphor For Our Time

Does Your Pup Need A Visit With The Vet? It May Take A While

To Mask, Or Not To Mask: Epidemiologists Debate Rules For K-12 Students This Fall

Boston School Committee Votes To Change Exam School Admissions

Provincetown Introduces Mobile Testing As Cases Rise

Why Is The Mass. Unemployment Rate Twice As High As N.H.'s?

How A Law School Financial Aid Policy Has Some Students Crying Foul

As Pandemic Fades, Massachusetts Lawmakers Take More Active Role

Tropical Storm Elsa Brings Downpours, Wind Gusts To Massachusetts

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Founder Of Special Olympics, Remembered On 100th Birthday

Artist Firelei Báez Creates A Space Between Water And Sky At The ICA's Watershed