Juneteenth falls on a Friday this year. The holiday commemorates the date back in 1865 — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation — when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the end of slavery.
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Healey wants to crack down on non-compete agreements that limit workers' ability to leave their job and go work for a rival firm.
In the Huntington's "Eureka Day" a school prides itself on inclusivity and consensus-building. But when a mumps outbreak forces the community to take a stance on vaccine policy, good intentions...
Frank fought for civil rights, affordable housing and women’s rights, Rep. Jim McGovern said at the service. And he fought for gay rights, "not only because he was gay, but...
Colonists debated freedom and democracy over beers at taverns like Boston's Green Dragon. The tavern hosted secret meetings where Paul Revere and others organized rebellion — including the Boston Tea...
Wood died Sunday at age 92 after being struck by a car in a supermarket parking lot in East Providence, Rhode Island, according to police. Wood wrote many prize-winning books...
In the wake of last year’s tragic Boston school bus crash, WBUR and ProPublica began taking a closer look at Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s database and found that its...
Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died at 97. He was famed for documenting the needs of children, particularly those caught in the crucible of social upheaval.
A national system tracks serious bus crashes so regulators can keep roads safe. But the process fails to identify most of a major company’s fatal collisions, WBUR and ProPublica found.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health says the declining trend mirrors data unfolding nationally.
Cog editor Cloe Axelson interviewed two bar owners -- Jason Waddleton, of The Haven, and Liz Nicol, of Drawdown Brewery -- about their plans for the world's biggest sporting event,...
Queer History Boston has been documenting LGBTQ+ history in the state since 1980 — from photos to ephemera to digital records. To kick off Pride Month, Joan Ilacqua, executive director...
Over the past year, President Trump has sought to scrub national monuments, museums, parks and other historical sites of markers that the administration claims cast the country's "founding principles and...
Trahan joins WBUR's Morning Edition to respond to criticism from some Democrats and advocacy groups that the bill would fail to rein in AI companies.
Here's what to know about the eight World Cup teams playing in Boston (or technically, Foxborough) during the group stage — from their most recognizable players to off-the-pitch fun facts.
Tyler Andrews, a 36-year-old runner from Concord, summited Everest in record-breaking time.
The theme this year of Boston's annual Pride parade “Pride as Protest: Since 1776,” a hat tip to the country's 250th anniversary celebrations. The event kicks off at 11 a.m.,...
Francois Methot replaces Kris Sparre, who left after one season to become head coach of the league’s new franchise in Hamilton, Ontario.
Representatives voted 146-0 in favor of the bill, which would require affirmative consent before sensitive information can be sold or shared, ban the sale of precise geolocation data, create special...
The complaint argues that Karen Read’s acquittal on murder and manslaughter charges in the death of Officer John O’Keefe exposed systemic failures within state and local law enforcement. The lawsuit...
In Darren Aronofsky's 2010 psychological thriller “Black Swan,” a production of the classical ballet “Swan Lake” becomes an unexpected locus of horror. Now, the story is being reimagined by the...
A bill to temporarily extend "last call" in Massachusetts bars and restaurants to 3 a.m. during the World Cup made it through the House on Thursday, and is expected to...
Much of the case centers on graphic video that Alvin Campbell himself captured on his iPhone. Prosecutors say the videos show the women were too drunk to consent, while Campbell's...
The second-annual WBUR Festival was a hoot, filled with thought-provoking discussions and delightful moments. See scenes from the lively conversations, performances and fun hangs below.
U.S. Senate races in New England are among the key ones to watch as Democrats and Republicans wrestle for control of the chamber this November.
With "The Midnight Ride" nearing completion in Dewey Square, Lawrence-based artist Rixy discusses the inspiration for the mural, the connection to the country’s 250th anniversary and responds to early public...
The Trump administration's immigration policies are going to be a drag on the Massachusetts economy, which counts on thousands of new arrivals to the country each year just to maintain...
Just steps from The Embrace monument on Boston Common, the nonprofit behind the statue is planning a 35,000-square-foot cultural center in Downtown Crossing with a cafe, theater space and more.
Democratic leaders argued the bill preserves the constitutional separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches, where the auditor's office is positioned. The bill would limit the auditor's power...
City councilors held their noses Wednesday in an 8-5 vote to pass Boston Public Schools’ $1.7 billion budget, which slashes more than 400 student-facing paraprofessional and teaching jobs.
Get your swimsuits ready. For the first time in more than two decades, each of the 15 metropolitan beaches included in the annual water quality report card scored above 80%.