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As tourists flock to Boston, Mass. will track wastewater for 7 additional viruses
Massachusetts has been testing residents' wastewater for COVID-19 for years. But starting on June 1, the state's wastewater will be tested for seven additional viruses, including influenza and RSV. The...
Why the MBTA is about to close this Green Line station for 3 years
The MBTA's Symphony station is closing for three whole years for a $170 million complete renovation of the 85-year-old underground stop. Here's a look at what crews are adding to...
A look at DraftKings' political donations to Mass. House leaders in 2026
As the Massachusetts Senate considers one of the strictest sports betting reform proposals in the country, DraftKings executives and their family members have made big donations to key members of...
Malden celebrates its own precursor to the Declaration of Independence — 250 years ago Wednesday
You may not think "Malden" when you think the "birthplace of independence." But city officials say the "Malden Town Instructions" — dated May 27, 1776 — were an eloquent precursor...
Massachusetts formally certifies nation's first union of Uber and Lyft drivers. Now what?
The formal recognition comes 18 months after a 2024 ballot question gave local ride-hailing drivers the right to collectively bargain. The union will now represent about 70,000 drivers.
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With drinks and 'a ton of dogs,' the CapeFlyer train returns for the summer
Coming off a record 2025 summer, the seasonal CapeFlyer train from Boston to Cape Cod resumes service Friday. And it touts a few ammenities other MBTA trains don't have.
Gas prices in Mass. are now over $4.50 a gallon. What does that mean for Memorial Day weekend traffic?
The average price of a gallon of gas in Massachusetts has topped $4.50 for this first time since 2022. Here's a look at the expected impacts on summer travel and...
What to know about Boston's new 'Harbor Loop' ferry route
Starting June 29, the MBTA is launching a "Harbor Loop” ferry that will circle between four stops: Lovejoy Wharf by North Station, Central Wharf, the Seaport and Logan Airport.
When do Mass. state beaches and pool open this year? Here's what to know
Massachusetts opened more than a dozen state-run spray decks in the Boston area on Monday — five days ahead of schedule — due to the potentially record-breaking temperatures this week.
Logan Airport's new 'remote terminal' and security line tracker seek to make travel smoother
Flyers heading out of Boston can now check security line wait times before they arrive via a new tracker. And come June 1, there's the option to skip the lines...
Mass. won't change RMV policy restricting confidential license plates for ICE, despite federal pressure
The Trump administration is threatening to sue Massachusetts over the Registry of Motor Vehicles' policy against issuing confidential license plates to ICE for civil immigration enforcement. But Gov. Maura Healey's...
Mass. officials have a new World Cup concern: infectious diseases
If traffic and ticket prices weren't already on your mind when it comes to the World Cup, may we add in infectious disease? With millions of visitors expected in and...
Poll finds most Mass. voters against income tax cut ballot question — once they know more about it
Voters asked about a measure that would reduce the state's income tax from 5% to 4% initially supported it. But once they were told more about it — namely critics'...
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.
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...