Potential conflicts of interest widespread at Mass. special ed schoolsTaxpayer-funded special ed schools have hired relatives and struck business deals with board members. Nearly three out of every four of the private organizations had possible conflicts. State oversight of...ResumeInvestigations04:20May 6, 2024
The best Boston-area shops to find unique gifts for your mom, dad or new gradLooking for a present for Mother's Day, Father's Day or an upcoming wedding or graduation? These eclectic Boston-area shops will make your search easier — and maybe more enjoyable, too.ResumeLocal Coverage04:20May 3, 2024
Peer support transforms mental health care for some in MassachusettsPeople who’ve struggled with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and other conditions are joining the mental health workforce to provide support for patients experiencing some of the same difficulties they have...ResumeHealth04:38May 2, 2024
Workers describe unpaid bills, delayed care and anxiety at Mass. Steward hospitalsInterviews with several current employees — and complaints filed with the state Department of Public Health — paint a picture of flagging investment in facilities, administrative dysfunction and an alleged...ResumeHealth04:28Apr 30, 2024
How has Phil Eng's first year at the T gone? It depends on whom you askA year into MBTA General Manager Phil Eng's tenure, some transit advocates and lawmakers say they're encouraged by his performance, while many riders say they're still waiting for their commutes...ResumeBusiness04:06Apr 30, 2024
A program known as humanitarian parole offers hope to Haitians seeking refuge in the U.S.Hananiah Pierre-Louis, a longtime Massachusetts resident, has applied to bring relatives here: “It was always a burning desire of mine to have a route to bring my family over because...ResumeLocal Coverage08:01Apr 29, 2024
What to look for from the Patriots in tonight's NFL draftWBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy talks with ESPN's Mike Reiss ahead of the NFL draft tonight about what he's expecting from the Patriots. ResumeLocal Coverage03:59Apr 25, 2024
Harvard students prop up tents to protest war in Gaza and suspension of campus groupThe events at Harvard unfolded as similar activism across campuses in Greater Boston and the U.S. drew national attention and comparisons to Vietnam-era student protest movements. The actions largely called...ResumeEducation04:53Apr 24, 2024
An eco-art installation that's for the birds — literallyAt Appleton Farms in Ipswich, migratory bobolinks return each May to use the grasslands for breeding. Artist Jean Shin has installed a pastoral art installation called "Perch" highlighting the critical...ResumeArts & Culture04:55Apr 24, 2024
Homeowners look for creative solutions to adapt to increased floodingWith climate change causing more frequent and intense storms, property owners are taking action to prevent flooding. Some are even going as far as to let the water into their...ResumeLocal Coverage04:42Apr 23, 2024
Boston police failed to arrest 'serial rapist' for years despite DNA evidenceExperts say the case against Alvin Campbell is a striking example of how police and prosecutors often fail to take action when victims report sexual assaults, potentially allowing serial rapists...ResumeLocal Coverage06:04Apr 22, 2024
Immigrants want faster permission to work. So do Mass. leaders and businesses"The people out on the floor are the heart of the operation; without them, we can't get our product out the door," Ahead's Tracy Silvia said. "They don't deserve the...ResumeLocal Coverage06:48Apr 17, 2024
Urban renewal battle in Lawrence pits mayor against city councilOfficials are locked in fight over who has the power to transfer city-owned properties. It could be up to a judge to decide who's right.ResumeLocal Coverage04:53Apr 16, 2024
What to expect at the 128th Boston MarathonWBUR's Alex Ashlock talks about the runners to watch and other key details spectators should keep in mind ahead of the marathon Monday. ResumeLocal Coverage05:26Apr 14, 2024
The Boston Marathon is every runner's dream, including mineBarbara Moran, 53, has run five marathons, but the last one was 20 years ago. She gave up running regularly when arthritis began eating away at her knees. What if...ResumeCognoscenti07:46Apr 12, 2024
Edgar Allan Poe's final woes revived in a forgotten opera The horror writer was born in Boston in 1809, then died 40 years later — destitute and delirious — in Baltimore. Poe’s final days are being conjured by the Boston...ResumeArts & Culture04:59Apr 5, 2024
Primary care wait times grow in Mass., pushing some patients to ERsIt is a frustrating reality for primary care providers and patients alike. Many people are waiting longer to see their doctors — often weeks or months, if they can find...ResumeHealth04:07Apr 3, 2024
Franklin Park greenhouse readies for spring plantingThe city’s old, sprawling greenhouse is located in Franklin Park, made up of 16 structures housing thousands of plants. Boston is one of the only major cities that has its...ResumeLocal Coverage04:45Apr 2, 2024
MassGOP chair Carnevale works to rebuild a state party where MAGA battles the moderatesA year into her role as chair, Carnavale is raising money, righting the MassGOP's finances and looking to unify a divided party, even as she faces pushback from the party's...ResumeLocal Coverage05:11Apr 1, 2024
For one night only, a $100 million orchestra takes the stageIn a special concert, A Far Cry chamber orchestra teams up with Reuning & Son Violins to perform an entire program on rare instruments by legendary luthiers like Stradavarius, Amati...ResumeArts & Culture04:25Mar 29, 2024
Don't let the rats run Boston: Here's how to keep your home and car safe“It all comes down to the trash. It's their food. So, look for the trash piles and you'll find the rats,” said Marieke Rosenbaum, with Tufts University’s Cummings School of...ResumeLocal Coverage04:12Mar 28, 2024
These energy suppliers say they can save you money. Regulators say it’s a scamMassachusetts legislators are considering a bill to enact a first-in-the-nation ban on competitive suppliers selling electricity. Gov. Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu all support...ResumeEnvironment04:29Mar 28, 2024
The Vermonters going all in on the eclipse, from a church to a septic companyThe total solar eclipse passing over the northern half of Vermont could bring over 100,000 visitors and millions of dollars to the state. Lots of places are trying to get...ResumeLocal Coverage04:15Mar 27, 2024
Inside Brockton High, students meditate on moving forward after months of turmoilAs Brockton High students and staffers cope with media attention surrounding problems with school violence, students reflect on the progress and positive aspects of their daily school lives. ResumeEducation04:48Mar 26, 2024
As Red Sox rebuild, fans can build character, novelist saysNovelist and Red Sox fan Leslie Epstein directed Boston University's creative writing program for decades. Speaking with WBUR's Weekend Edition, he said great writing teaches us that rooting for a...ResumeLocal Coverage04:57Mar 23, 2024
'Hallyu!' at the MFA rides the South Korean culture waveCars, circuitry and communications technologies are among South Korea's biggest exports. But it's the country's cultural offerings that are the focus of an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts,...ResumeArts & Culture03:46Mar 22, 2024
Boston researcher says impact of MBTA Communities zoning requirement are overstatedLuc Schuster, executive director of the Boston Indicators Research Center at the Boston Foundation, argues everyone is making a bigger deal out of this law than it needs to be....ResumeLocal Coverage04:43Mar 22, 2024
Coolidge Corner Theatre’s new expansion is ready for its close upThe historic Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline is a beloved throwback to the classic era of moviegoing. Now, after a decade of fundraising, designing and construction, the art deco movie...ResumeArts & Culture06:41Mar 20, 2024
Iftar dinners at MIT mark Ramadan while mourning lives lost in GazaWBUR's Morning Edition team stopped an iftar dinner held by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Muslim Students Association to talk to students about marking Ramadan while also mourning for the...ResumeLocal Coverage03:33Mar 20, 2024
Taylor Swift college classes are a thing nowPopular classes at Harvard and Berklee College of Music use Taylor Swift as a tool to teach songwriting, literature and cultural analysis.ResumeArts & Culture06:49Mar 19, 2024
Dreaming of sleep? You could try a 'sleep vacation'From pillow menus to sleep rituals, for National Sleep Awareness Month we pull back the covers on “sleep tourism.”ResumeArts & Culture05:04Mar 18, 2024
Pressure builds to end legacy preferences in college admissionsEven if a state ban doesn't become law this year, education policy experts say the effort could play an important role in challenging a practice that impedes equitable access to...ResumeEducation05:19Mar 14, 2024
Your inhaler saves lives, but its puffs hurt the planetIn an emergency, an inhaler can save a life. But the gas it releases contributes to global warming. Each of the most commonly prescribed inhalers has about the same climate...ResumeEnvironment04:14Mar 14, 2024
Boston reparations task force will not complete work by end-of-year targetThe task force's chair said the group is still gathering research and does not expect to make its recommendations until 2025.ResumeLocal Coverage04:23Mar 8, 2024
Mass. promised to 'significantly reduce' public housing vacancies. The effort barely made a dentAfter a 2023 WBUR and ProPublica investigation found that almost 2,300 state-funded apartments were sitting empty, the state promised action within 90 days. But it failed to fix key problems,...ResumeInvestigations03:51Mar 7, 2024
Brockton resident and NAACP board member says issues at high school stem from mental healthNational NAACP board member Michael Curry is also a Brockton resident whose two sons recently graduated from the school, and has been outspoken about issues there. He joined WBUR's Morning...ResumeEducation04:15Mar 5, 2024
Life imitates art for actor Petey Gibson in A.R.T.’s ‘Becoming A Man’Gibson got his start in Cambridge’s underground theater scene. Now he returns as the main character in P. Carl’s play about his mid-life gender transition.ResumeArts & Culture02:28Mar 1, 2024
A landlord's 2-year, $80,000 effort to evict a non-paying tenant“There are people who know how to make the system fail for a property owner,” said Doug Quattrochi, head of the nonprofit MassLandlords.ResumeLocal Coverage07:42Feb 27, 2024
Trump, Haley and the Mass GOP's future is on the primary ballotTrump is the dominant force among the Massachusetts GOP, but Nikki Haley supporters insist the fight for the nomination is not over.ResumeLocal Coverage04:40Feb 26, 2024