A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.
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Right whale expert Charles 'Stormy' Mayo retires after 48 years of Cape coastal study
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Charles "Stormy" Mayo, an expert on right whales and helped develop techniques for disentangling whales from fishing gear, is retiring from the Center for Coastal Studies this year. He spoke with WBUR's All Things Considered host Lisa Mullins about his work and the future for marine life in a warming world.…
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Local musician discovered by Fortnite after posting on Reddit
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At the beginning of 2023, alternative hip-hop artist WhyTri started posting videos of his music on Reddit. He didn't think much of it — for him, it was a way to share his art with a wider audience.Bởi WBUR
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How has Phil Eng's first year at the T gone? It depends on whom you ask
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A 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 to improve.Bởi WBUR
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Workers describe unpaid bills, delayed care and anxiety at Mass. Steward hospitals
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Interviews 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 rat infestation. State officials are preparing for several scenarios, including a potential bankruptcy.…
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A program known as humanitarian parole offers hope to Haitians seeking refuge in the U.S.
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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 of the constant turmoil and instability in Haiti."Bởi WBUR
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Waltham’s Sheepshearing Festival returns Saturday. Here’s what to know before you go
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The annual Sheepshearing Festival returns to Waltham's Gore Place this Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors can come watch sheep be shorn, check out handmade crafts and learn more about 18th- and 19th-century farming practices in Massachusetts.Bởi WBUR
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118 arrested as police forcibly clear Emerson encampment protesting war in Gaza
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Boston police arrested more than 100 people near Emerson College overnight as officers forcibly cleared a tent encampment. Demonstrators had set up their tents in solidarity with a broader movement by U.S. college students calling on universities to sever ties with Israel and support a ceasefire in Gaza.…
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One N.H. town is trying to decarbonize their buildings — and build a workforce in the process
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With federal money and local support, Peterborough, New Hampshire is hoping to electrify 200 heating systems in the next three years. They’re also trying to train more people to do that work.Bởi WBUR
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Harvard students prop up tents to protest war in Gaza and suspension of campus group
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The 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 for a ceasefire in Gaza and for universities to sever financial ties to Israel.Bởi WBUR
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What to look for from the Patriots in tonight's NFL draft
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WBUR'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.Bởi WBUR
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An eco-art installation that's for the birds — literally
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At 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 roles the birds play in this ecosystem.Bởi WBUR
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Homeowners look for creative solutions to adapt to increased flooding
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With 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 homes.Bởi WBUR
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Boston police failed to arrest 'serial rapist' for years despite DNA evidence
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Experts 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 to remain at large.Bởi WBUR
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The post-season begins for the Boston Celtics
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WBUR's Weekend Edition caught up with Khari A. Thompson, who covers the Celtics and basketball for Boston.com, to discuss the C's strengths and weaknesses this season.Bởi WBUR
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College students disillusioned over political choices, lean toward Biden
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A new Harvard Kennedy School poll found adults under 30 favoring President Biden, especially women. Leading concerns among young voters are the economy, abortion rights and the war in Gaza. Students in Greater Boston echoed these concerns in interviews with WBUR.Bởi WBUR
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For the first time, Boston has a chief climate officer
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Brian Swett will be Boston's first chief climate officer. The role will oversee address climate change efforts across city departments.Bởi WBUR
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Immigrants want faster permission to work. So do Mass. leaders and businesses
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"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 reputation or bad rap they get for being immigrants."Bởi WBUR
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Here's what's happened at the 128th Boston Marathon
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It's Marathon Monday, and tens of thousands of runners will make their way along the historic 26.2-mile race route. We'll provide live updates throughout the day, including details on how you can join the throngs of spectators cheering the racers on.Bởi WBUR
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Urban renewal battle in Lawrence pits mayor against city council
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Officials 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.Bởi WBUR
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What to expect at the 128th Boston Marathon
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WBUR's Alex Ashlock talks about the runners to watch and other key details spectators should keep in mind ahead of the marathon Monday.Bởi WBUR
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