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In the swing state of New Hampshire, the "Republicans for Harris" movement is hoping to persuade their party members to vote Democrat in this election.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein joined WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss this season's EEE cases, and to urge people all over the state to take precautions — especially those communities classified as "high risk" by the DPH.
As Massachusetts sees an increase in violence involving women, the Chelsea-based nonprofit Roca is working to help hundreds of young mothers.
Twenty-eight men are accused of patronizing a high-profile sex ring. Federal prosecutors said customers included elected officials, business executives, military officers and government contractors, but hasn't provided the names or other details about the people facing potential charges in Massachusetts.
ESPN's Patriots reporter Mike Reiss joined WBUR's Morning Edition to share his predictions for what's ahead this season.
Clerks were more likely to approve criminal charges against women and people without a lawyer in confidential hearings, according to a WBUR examination of court data. The Mass. high court is slated to hear arguments this month on whether to open up the hearings involving 28 defendants accused of paying for sex.
A combination of factors like the end of federal COVID-19 funds, rising inflation and declining enrollment are straining school district budgets across Massachusetts.
Marine Corps veteran and cryptocurrency advocate John Deaton won Tuesday's Republican primary for the U.S. Senate and now faces long odds to unseat Elizabeth Warren in November.
The MBTA is set to launch a new reduced fare program this week, dramatically widening the pool of people who qualify and potentially cutting transit costs in half for about 60,000 riders.
Dr. Abha Agrawal, CEO of Lawrence General Hospital, joined Weekend Edition to discuss the hospital's attempts to take control of Holy Family Hospital.
On Saturday, as Carney Hospital in Dorchester closed its doors, nurse Elaine Graves joined Weekend Edition. She had worked at the hospital for nearly 50 years.
In an otherwise sleepy state primary, the race for Supreme Judicial Court clerk is drawing a rush of money and high-profile political endorsements.
Steward is closing Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. In both communities, patients and employees are saying a painful goodbye to their local hospitals.
The Rhode Island-based health system Lifespan said it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton for $175 million. Lawrence General has also finalized an agreement to purchase Holy Family Hospital with locations in Methuen and Haverhill.
Former Mayor of Boston Marty Walsh spoke with WBUR about his relationship with Vice President Harris, the challenges facing the Democratic party and whether he has plans to return to public office.
To reflect on the saga of the 'Summer of Market Basket' one decade later, WBUR's Morning Edition is joined by Grant Welker, a local reporter who co-authored the book “We are Market Basket.”
David Williams, president of Boston consulting firm Health Business Group, joins WBUR's Weekend Edition to help unpack what it means for the industry.
Health reporter Martha Bebinger joins WBUR's Morning Edition to unpack the negotiations and legal twists of the Steward hospital deals.
Wu said she and other mayors are highlighting the challenges surrounding housing affordability at the convention, and that she's hoping for more federal support for Boston and Massachusetts in the related crises around immigration and homelessness.
Jessica Tang, president of AFT Massachusetts, says Walz's experience as a teacher, and his and Harris's commitment to public education and labor unions, will mean good things for educators and students.
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