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Pandemic recovery is uneven across Mass. school districts, per new study
Students in wealthy school districts are nearing their 2019 performance, according to an annual report released Wednesday. At the same time, students in low-income districts remain far behind, especially in...
GOP-endorsed lieutenant governor candidate didn't collect enough signatures for the ballot
Anne Brensley said her campaign relied partly on an outside firm to collect the required 10,000 signatures to get on the ballot, but that they failed to do so. She...
What Spirit Airlines' collapse means for JetBlue and its hub in Boston
The collapse of Spirit Airlines means travelers have fewer options for flying out of Logan Airport. It also has big implications for JetBlue, one of the largest carriers in Boston.
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'...
MBTA plans to close accessibility gaps on nearly all Green Line stops
By 2031, 68 of the Green Line’s 70 stops are set to meet accessibility standards for riders with disabilities, according to the MBTA. The plans include modernizing stops across all...
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Cruise ship passenger from Boston making best of quarantine after hantavirus outbreak
Jake Rosmarin, from Boston, is one of 18 Americans under observation at specialized healthcare facilities after a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship. He expects to spend 42 days at...
Mass. AG says auditor can use outside counsel to pursue lawsuit against the Legislature
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio said she plans to have a former political rival of Attorney General Andrea Campbell represent her in a lawsuit against the Legislature.
Boston Pops announce July 4 performers for nation's 250th
The Boston Pops celebrate America's 250th anniversary with the Fireworks Spectacular, featuring Grammy winners Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper, and Trombone Shorty at the Hatch Memorial Shell. All three performers...
Alleged Cambridge gunman was released from psychiatric hospital 3 days before shooting
Tyler E. Brown previously served time in prison for shooting at a Boston police officer in 2020. He's now accused of firing up to 60 rounds from an assault-style rifle...
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...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu wants you back in the office 5 days a week
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is celebrating Fidelity Investments' recent announcement that it will bring its 8,000 Boston employees back to the office five days a week.
Two people wounded by alleged gunman on Memorial Drive in Cambridge
The gunman caused mayhem in Cambridge on Monday afternoon, allegedly shooting more than 50 rounds before being shot by police. The victims and the shooter were all hospitalized.
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...
Boston Fleet fall to Charge in double OT, sending Ottawa back to the Walter Cup Final
Michela Cava scored at 1:12 of the second overtime to lead Ottawa to a 4-3 win over the Boston Fleet, winning the best-of-five semifinal series in four games.
Where to watch the 2026 World Cup around Boston
From big public watch parties to tried-and-true soccer bars, the Boston area has a lot of options for getting in on the 2026 World Cup excitement — even if you...
The rise of Porchfest in Somerville and beyond
There are nearly 40 Porchfests coming to cities and towns across Massachusetts this spring and summer. But few can compete with Somerville Porchfest, which remains the largest and most popular...
'The Glitter Boys are here': Boston's iconic disco DJs celebrate 10 years
DJs Kyle Buresh and Steve Maling joins WBUR's Morning Edition to reflect on their tenth anniversary as collaborators.
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...
Mass. Senate passes immigrant protection bill, teeing up negotiations with the House
The state Senate passed legislation Thursday aimed at providing new protections for immigrants in Massachusetts. But the House and Senate have a lot of differences to hash out between their...
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...