MassGOP chair reacts to Trump's indictment On Thursday, former president Donald Trump was indicted on charges involving hush payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign. WBUR's Steve Brown talks with MassGOP chair Amy Carnevale for her... Play Local Coverage 04:48 41 mins ago
The push for potential tax cuts in Mass. just got a crucial boost Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano announced yesterday that his chamber will soon release its own tax break proposal to make the state more affordable and more competitive — though it... Local Coverage 2 hours ago
Trump indictment throws 2024 race into uncharted territory Some members of the GOP were quick to criticize the move to indict the former president on charges involving hush money payments. But the indictment also calls into question the... Local Coverage 2 hours ago
Massachusetts politicians react to news of Trump's indictment In Massachusetts, political leaders weighed in on the news of former President Donald Trump's indictment by a grand jury Thursday, the first-ever criminal indictment against a former U.S. president. Local Coverage 4 hours ago
How the end of a pandemic-era protection against eviction impacts Mass. residents WBUR's Deborah Becker speaks with Kelly Turley, of the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, about how the end of the policy will impact Massachusetts residents. Play Local Coverage 05:06 5 hours ago
Talking to fans at the Red Sox home opener WBUR's Anthony Brooks was inside the park, speaking with fans about the Sox's prospects for the upcoming season, the new pitch clock that has baseball fans abuzz and more. Play Local Coverage 03:42 5 hours ago
‘It’s not fair’: T riders sound off on service woes The ongoing effort to address a backlog of maintenance projects inside the country’s oldest subway system has created mounting headaches for riders. Play Local Coverage 04:04 5 hours ago
At 'Clyde's' diner, a hero is more than a sandwich in Huntington coproduction Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage mixes the joys of cooking collaboratively with the politics of incarceration. It's food for thought says theater critic Jacquinn Sinclair. Arts & Culture 5 hours ago
Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime A lawyer for Donald Trump said Thursday he's been told that the former president has been indicted in New York on charges involving payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign... Local Coverage Mar 30, 2023
Boston expands tuition-free community college program to all residents As she announced the change — and the $4 million federal investment behind it — Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said she believes “that every Boston resident who wants to earn... Education Mar 30, 2023
Arlo Guthrie brings his life stories to the stage in Boston Guthrie, a resident of western Massachusetts, will share stories from his life in music and entertainment. His short tour begins in Boston. Play Arts & Culture 09:47 Mar 30, 2023
Democratic senators from 4 states ask feds to address whale deaths Democratic U.S. Senators from four states want federal environmental officials to address a spate of whale deaths on both coasts. The request that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration address... Environment Mar 30, 2023
Fall River babysitter sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually exploiting children A babysitter who sexually abused two children she cared for, produced videos and images of the abuse that she then shared with another person, has been sentenced to 25 years... Local Coverage Mar 30, 2023
Mass. pedestrian deaths spiked in 2022 Between 2021 and 2022, there were 35% more pedestrians who were hit by cars and died, according to a new study by the advocacy group WalkBoston, which analyzed Massachusetts Department... Local Coverage Mar 30, 2023
What's new at Fenway Park this year, from security screening to avocado fries Find out what's new at Fenway Park as the 2023 season kicks off. Plus: Big budget news out of Boston as Gov. Healey extends partially boosted SNAP benefits and Mayor... Local Coverage Mar 30, 2023
New players and rules to know going into the 2023 Red Sox season WBUR's Deborah Becker speaks with Boston Globe sports writer Chad Finn ahead of Thursday's Red Sox home opener, covering a range of topics including rookies to know and new rules.... Play Local Coverage 03:59 Mar 30, 2023
Travel nurses aiding and disrupting Mass. hospitals, report says Registered nurse vacancy rates in Massachusetts hospitals doubled from 2019 to 2022, with especially high vacancy rates in community hospitals, according to a new report by the Massachusetts Health Policy... Health Mar 30, 2023
After fatal school shooting, Bruins matchup 'wasn't just another game' to Nashville team The Nashville Predators' dedicated their efforts at Tuesday's game against the Bruins to the people of Nashville. Members of both teams wore helmet stickers to show support for The Covenant... Local Coverage Mar 30, 2023
Wind could give fly balls and fans a hard time for Red Sox home opener If you're planning on heading to the Fenway area to enjoy the Red Sox opening day festivities, be prepared. Though the average high in the city should be the 50... Local Coverage Mar 30, 2023
Our sewage often becomes fertilizer. Problem is, it's tainted with PFAS About half the wastewater sludge in the United States is turned into fertilizer. Some want to ban the practice because the sludge contains PFAS and can contaminate food crops. Others... Play Environment 06:13 Mar 30, 2023
