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Legal specialists say the federal government can't require Boston to carry out its deportation agenda and predicted the lawsuit will fail in court.
Getting pulled over by police is never fun — and it can be extra nerve wrecking for drivers with autism. The Blue Envelope program can signal to officers that a driver is on the spectrum and might need more help.
WBUR's Emily Piper-Vallillo joins WBUR's Morning Edition to unpack a Boston judge's order to restore federal research funds.
Writer Jason Schwartz tells WBUR's Morning Edition that the project will ruin the Green Monster's magic.
It's not too late to get ready for a natural disaster, emergency management experts say. More local resources, mitigation plans and federal support can help stave off the worst when disaster strikes.
Author Meg Mitchell Moore joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about "Mansion Beach."
A Trump administration official said the federal government may try to take over Boston's South Station "for more security and cleanliness." Commuters there said they aren't on board with that idea.
The Boston Office of Police Accountability and Transparency, launched in response to protests following the police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, has so far sustained 18 citizen complaints and has proposed varying levels of discipline. But public records show Police Commissioner Michael Cox has routinely flouted even modest disciplinary recommendations.
Recent data shows some individual schools in western Massachusetts are well below the rate that provides herd immunity for diseases such as measles or even polio.
Renowned for her vibrant style and powerhouse vocals with the B-52s, Kate Pierson is now drawing fresh inspiration from the wild beauty of Cape Cod. Between touring, solo gigs, and rock-collecting walks on the beach, Pierson finds joy — and new music — in her lush garden and the ocean views.
Chaplains, like many caregivers focused on the mind, heart or soul, are realizing that the inner lives of many of their patients are turned inside out and made visible through their tattoos. Some chaplains say tattoos are an invaluable to get to patients and understand their spiritual needs.
Massachusetts Auditor Diana DiZoglio joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss her office's recent audit of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.
New hurdles by the Trump administration are unnerving some international students hoping to make it back to campus.
State officials joined with union leaders to condemn the abrupt decision by the Trump Administration to stop work on a project that’s roughly 80% completed.
Airport service workers have been quietly let go as the Trump administration remakes immigration policy to narrow pathways into the workforce. Scores of workers have been impacted at Logan — and hundreds nationwide.
1Dan Shaughnessy, a 45-year veteran of the Boston Globe sports page, is one of the National Sports Media Hall of Fame’s newest members. He’s known as a cold-blooded analyst who doesn’t care if the local team wins or loses — so long as it’s a great story.
For state officials looking at ways to reduce traffic congestion, water transportation is high on the list. The MBTA is expanding its water transportation operation and Boston mayoral candidates are touting the transit mode as they make their pitches to voters.
After what might feel like a fleeting summer break, most Massachusetts schools start the new year this week. In Holyoke, Mass., students started Monday and after a decade of state receivership, decisions about the district are once again back in the hands of school committee members.
Harvard research scientist Scott Delaney started website called Grant Witness that tracks all of this year's federal cuts. He joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the back-and-forth over funding playing out in the courts.
A local biotech conference felt like a "a cross between a summer camp for geniuses and an episode of the reality show 'Survivor,' " says columnist Scott Kirsner.
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