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Mayor Wu wants more office workers coming back to Boston
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said she's happy to see Fidelity and other big employers calling employees back into the office more often, calling it "great news" for downtown businesses. She...
Chelsea to host World Cup-inspired 'Fiesta de Fútbol' to boost local soccer programs
The event series, funded through a $175,000 grant from the state, features soccer tournaments, a family-friendly "Field Day" and over a month of Spanish-broadcast World Cup watch parties in Chelsea...
The Arnold Arboretum's biggest day of the year is this weekend: Lilac Sunday
The longtime Mother's Day tradition is typically the busiest day of the year for the Harvard-managed botanical garden. And unlike recent Lilac Sundays, the flowers are expected to be in...
How it's made: Our interactive asking chatbots mental health scenarios
For our series "AI in the doctor's office," WBUR created an interactive that replicates the experience of a new user asking AI chatbots mental health questions. It then shows what...
Look out, Brookline: A 12-day partial closure of the Green Line begins today
Shuttles are replacing Green Line trolleys on the C branch between Kenmore and Cleveland Circle from May 6 to May 17.
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Gov. Healey proposes new rules for electric bikes, scooters and more
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey filed a bill Monday that would create new, speed-based tiers with specific rules for micromobility devices, such as electric bikes, scooters and mopeds.
Supreme Judicial Court hears arguments to block proposed income tax ballot question
Massachusetts' Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments Monday in a lawsuit over a question heading to the ballot this November, which, if passed, would cut the state income tax from...
Al fresco season: Outdoor dining officially returns to Boston on Friday
From May through October, restaurants in Boston can pay to set up a patio on a public sidewalk or parking space. So far, officials say at least 160 restaurants have...
Mass. officials celebrate the end of a missing link in the Neponset River Greenway
After years of work, the Neponset River Greenway extensions fills creates a direct connection betweem the riverfront paths that run along the border of Dorchester and Milton with the harborwalk...
Massachusetts offers a new (limited-time) perk for first-time homebuyers
Massachusetts had already been offering up to $25,000 in loans to help certain first-time homebuyers with paying a down payment and other upfront closing costs. Now, for a limited time,...
Boston's climate action plan includes more trees and fewer gas stoves
Boston is hoping that more trees and a change in how we cook can help reduce climate-warming carbon emissions — and keep people cool. Mayor Michelle Wu laid out her...
Provincetown is offering free trips for the next generation of LGBTQ+ tourists
To make visiting Provincetown more accessible to young queer people, the town's business guild has partnered up with the Provincetown Pride Center to offer trips where lodging, ferry fees and...
Public health advocates take on sports gambling in first-of-its-kind summit in Boston
The conference is being put on by Northeastern University's Public Health Advocacy Institute, which has used the law and the courts to fight issues from gun violence to tobacco. Just...
What Greater Boston's new Bluebikes contract means for riders
The new five-year contract sets the stage for further expansion of the Bluebikes network, with hundreds of additional ebikes, new charging stations and more participating communities. (And yes, slightly higher...
The story behind 'The Midnight Rebellion,' WBUR's new interactive climate fiction podcast
Dean Russell, co-creator of "The Midnight Rebellion," explains what led to the idea to create a "Choose Your Own Adventure"-style climate fiction podcast for kids.
Our 2026 Boston Marathon superlatives, from best costumes to biggest winner
Here's a look at the best moments and highlights from the 130th Boston Marathon on what turned out to be a good day for runners and a bad day for...
How to track your favorite Boston Marathon runner and other quick tips
Here's a quick tipsheet for following the 130th Boston Marathon, from start times to how to track a runner to the best hidden gem locations for spectators along the course.
Uber and Lyft launch new shuttle service to Boston's Logan Airport
The new airport shuttle service, which launched Thursday, runs three fixed routes through Boston, Cambridge and Somerville — and includes a "Ticket to Skip" pass that allows riders to go...
A grandfather and grandaughter both qualified to run this year's Boston Marathon — an apparent first
Carlos Sanchez, a 67-year-old Texas resident, and his 23-year-old granddaughter, Mia Sanchez, both qualified to run the 2026 Boston Marathon. Sanchez believes they're the first grandparent-grandchild duo to do it.
Here's how Gov. Healey wants to curb social media for minors in Mass.
The Massachusetts governor filed a bill Tuesday that would require social media companies to implement special default settings, with time limits and disabled features, for users under the age of...