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Legitimately hard to find the words to express my awe and admiration for the Somerville Market Basket…checkout line wrapped around to the butter section, probably 75 people in front me, and I was out of there in 15 minutes. Truly extraordinary vibes, unbelievable workers.
January 24, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Legitimately hard to find the words to express my awe and admiration for the Somerville Market Basket…checkout line wrapped around to the butter section, probably 75 people in front me, and I was out of there in 15 minutes. Truly extraordinary vibes, unbelievable workers.
This morning in WBUR Today: 6 new plans Maura Healey announced during her State of the Commonwealth www.wbur.org/news/2026/01... @wbur.org
6 new plans Healey announced during her State of the Commonwealth speech
In her third annual State of the Commonwealth speech, the Massachusetts governor announced plans to ban medical debt from bring reported to credit agencies, invest more in help for first-time homebuye...
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January 23, 2026 at 1:38 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: 6 new plans Maura Healey announced during her State of the Commonwealth www.wbur.org/news/2026/01... @wbur.org
This morning in WBUR Today: What to expect from Maura Healey's State of the Commonwealth speech, including a sizable winter discount on most Bay Staters' energy bills.
Plus: A new college campus opens in Boston, I-93 roadwork, and a beer garden shakeup www.wbur.org/news/2026/01... @wbur.org
Plus: A new college campus opens in Boston, I-93 roadwork, and a beer garden shakeup www.wbur.org/news/2026/01... @wbur.org
What to expect from Gov. Healey's State of the Commonwealth speech tonight
The speech comes two days after the Massachusetts governor officially launched her reelection campaign. Healey's office says she will detail plans to provide Massachusetts residents some temporary rel...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:14 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: What to expect from Maura Healey's State of the Commonwealth speech, including a sizable winter discount on most Bay Staters' energy bills.
Plus: A new college campus opens in Boston, I-93 roadwork, and a beer garden shakeup www.wbur.org/news/2026/01... @wbur.org
Plus: A new college campus opens in Boston, I-93 roadwork, and a beer garden shakeup www.wbur.org/news/2026/01... @wbur.org
A Bulgarian man was on vacation in Canada when he said his GPS led him to a U.S. port of entry in Vermont on the way to Niagra Falls. He says border agents wouldn’t let him turn around — and was detained by ICE for nearly three months. www.wbur.org/news/2026/01... via @wbur.org's Simón Rios
A Bulgarian in Canada got too close to the U.S. border. ICE detained him for nearly 3 months
Dmitrii Georgiev was on vacation when he said his GPS led him to a U.S. port of entry in Vermont. By the time he realized that, it was too late. He'd spend months in a black hole of ICE custody and fe...
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January 20, 2026 at 2:12 PM
A Bulgarian man was on vacation in Canada when he said his GPS led him to a U.S. port of entry in Vermont on the way to Niagra Falls. He says border agents wouldn’t let him turn around — and was detained by ICE for nearly three months. www.wbur.org/news/2026/01... via @wbur.org's Simón Rios
Liz Breadon, the James Garfield of the Boston City Council.
(Yes, I’m one episode into Death By Lightning.)
(Yes, I’m one episode into Death By Lightning.)
BRIGHTON VISIT: Cllr Breadon confirms a late night pilgrimage to her home on Sunday by Cllrs Durkan and Pepen to lobby her to run for City Council president
The visit came shortly after Cllr Coletta Zapata withdrew her bid for presidency
The visit came shortly after Cllr Coletta Zapata withdrew her bid for presidency
January 5, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Liz Breadon, the James Garfield of the Boston City Council.
(Yes, I’m one episode into Death By Lightning.)
(Yes, I’m one episode into Death By Lightning.)
An old Christmas Eve tradition returns to Boston for the first time since WWII today at noon, when a group of trumpeters will play live carols from the balcony of the old State House: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
A forgotten Christmas Eve tradition returns to Boston for the first time since World War II
A group of trumpeters will play holiday carols live from the balcony of the Old State House in downtown Boston on Christmas Eve, reviving an old tradition that faded away during World War II.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
An old Christmas Eve tradition returns to Boston for the first time since WWII today at noon, when a group of trumpeters will play live carols from the balcony of the old State House: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
The Trump administration's new proposed rules would strip vital funding from hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to people under 18.
Mass. officials say they're working to identify new pathways to provide such services in case the rules take effect:
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Mass. officials say they're working to identify new pathways to provide such services in case the rules take effect:
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Mass. officials pledge to maintain access to gender-affirming care for trans youth — despite new Trump proposals
New proposed rules from the Trump administration would strip vital federal funding from hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to people under the age of 18. Massachusetts officials say they're ...
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December 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The Trump administration's new proposed rules would strip vital funding from hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to people under 18.
Mass. officials say they're working to identify new pathways to provide such services in case the rules take effect:
www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
Mass. officials say they're working to identify new pathways to provide such services in case the rules take effect:
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This morning in WBUR Today: Massachusetts finally has rules for cannabis cafes. But when will they open?
Plus:
— Medford norovirus outbreak
— BPDA backs plan to transform Pier 5 (!)
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Plus:
— Medford norovirus outbreak
— BPDA backs plan to transform Pier 5 (!)
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Massachusetts finally has rules for cannabis cafes. But when will they open?
The state's Cannabis Control Commission voted Thursday to approve rules for "social consumption sites" where people can buy and consumer marijuana products all in the same place. However, it could ver...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: Massachusetts finally has rules for cannabis cafes. But when will they open?
Plus:
— Medford norovirus outbreak
— BPDA backs plan to transform Pier 5 (!)
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Plus:
— Medford norovirus outbreak
— BPDA backs plan to transform Pier 5 (!)
www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
When Massachusetts broadly legalized ADUs statewide last year, Maura Healey's office estimated the new rules would lead to 8,000 to 10,000 new units over five years.
One year in, the state is announcing new measures to pick up the pace: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
One year in, the state is announcing new measures to pick up the pace: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
Massachusetts legalized ADUs statewide in 2024. Now, the state wants to pick up the pace
Gov. Maura Healey's office announced three new initiatives Wednesday to promote the construction of accessory dwelling units, including a special loan program and a design contest.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
When Massachusetts broadly legalized ADUs statewide last year, Maura Healey's office estimated the new rules would lead to 8,000 to 10,000 new units over five years.
One year in, the state is announcing new measures to pick up the pace: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
One year in, the state is announcing new measures to pick up the pace: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
The ACA's enhanced subsidies seem likely to expire. Massachusetts is beginning to notice the effects www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
The ACA's enhanced subsidies seem likely to expire. Massachusetts is beginning to notice the effects
Republican leaders promised a Senate vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies as part of the deal to end the government shutdown. However, an actual extension is looking unlikely. ...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The ACA's enhanced subsidies seem likely to expire. Massachusetts is beginning to notice the effects www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
3 takeaways from WBUR's investigation on sports betting addiction among young adults in Massachusetts www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
3 takeaways from WBUR's investigation on sports betting addiction among young adults in Mass.
Addiction specialists and treatment programs across Massachusetts say they've seen a rise in young adults in theirs 20s and 30s seeking help for serious gambling problems tied to sports betting apps.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
3 takeaways from WBUR's investigation on sports betting addiction among young adults in Massachusetts www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
Bill Galvin says it's "probable" Massachusetts will set a state record in 2026 for number of ballot questions.
"We've never had so many questions being submitted to us at this stage," he told WBUR.
Here are the 12 proposals we could be voting on next fall: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
"We've never had so many questions being submitted to us at this stage," he told WBUR.
Here are the 12 proposals we could be voting on next fall: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
Massachusetts could see a record number of ballot questions in 2026. Here's a preview
Massachusetts has never had so many proposed ballot questions reach this stage of the process before, according to Secretary of State Bill Galvin. Here's a look at the 12 proposals Bay Staters could b...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Bill Galvin says it's "probable" Massachusetts will set a state record in 2026 for number of ballot questions.
"We've never had so many questions being submitted to us at this stage," he told WBUR.
Here are the 12 proposals we could be voting on next fall: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
"We've never had so many questions being submitted to us at this stage," he told WBUR.
Here are the 12 proposals we could be voting on next fall: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
This morning in WBUR Today: Despite seeing a "strong path to victory," @ayannapressley.bsky.social says she won't run for Senate — at least not in 2026: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
Ayanna Pressley passes on Senate run, despite seeing 'strong path to victory'
After giving the idea "careful consideration," Rep. Ayanna Pressley announced Tuesday she challenge incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in 2026. But she isn't ruling out a run in the future.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: Despite seeing a "strong path to victory," @ayannapressley.bsky.social says she won't run for Senate — at least not in 2026: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
This morning in WBUR Today: 3 things to know about today's snow/rain storm in Massachusetts
Plus:
— State expects to finally get LIHEAP funds midweek
— The debate over the new MCAS replacement tests
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Plus:
— State expects to finally get LIHEAP funds midweek
— The debate over the new MCAS replacement tests
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3 things to know about Tuesday's snowstorm in Massachusetts
Tuesday's winter storm may look very different across Massachusetts, with some areas expected to get over 6 inches of snow and other set to get mostly rain.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: 3 things to know about today's snow/rain storm in Massachusetts
Plus:
— State expects to finally get LIHEAP funds midweek
— The debate over the new MCAS replacement tests
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Plus:
— State expects to finally get LIHEAP funds midweek
— The debate over the new MCAS replacement tests
www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
The MBTA confronts an "unintended consequence" of all its recent Orange Line improvements: traffic www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
The Orange Line has gotten so much better it has a new problem: Traffic
An "unintended consequence" of all the recent improvements, Orange Line trains are now running into delays due to congestion at the end of the line. However, the MBTA has a plan to ease the issue. Mee...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The MBTA confronts an "unintended consequence" of all its recent Orange Line improvements: traffic www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
This morning in WBUR Today: Get ready for a big 2026 rent control ballot question fight in Massachusetts www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
What to know about the emerging 2026 rent control ballot question fight in Massachusetts
Supporters of a 2026 ballot initiative to enact rent stabilization across the entire state of Massachusetts announced this week that they collected more than enough signatures to move forward in the p...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: Get ready for a big 2026 rent control ballot question fight in Massachusetts www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
This morning in WBUR Today: Here are the first Boston restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide
Plus:
— Marijuana law tweaks on Beacon Hill
— Next month's big Green Line closure
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Plus:
— Marijuana law tweaks on Beacon Hill
— Next month's big Green Line closure
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Here are the first Boston restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide
In the Boston-area's first-ever inclusion in the Michelin Guide, a total of 26 restaurants made the list. A half-dozen earned awards and just one — a sushi spot in the South End — got a coveted star.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: Here are the first Boston restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide
Plus:
— Marijuana law tweaks on Beacon Hill
— Next month's big Green Line closure
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
Plus:
— Marijuana law tweaks on Beacon Hill
— Next month's big Green Line closure
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
As Nova Scotia's Tree for Boston makes its way to the Common this morning, here's a look at the upcoming schedule of local tree, trellis and ship lightings:
Plus:
— Beacon Hill deal reins in sheriff and World Cup spending
— Custodians on strike
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Plus:
— Beacon Hill deal reins in sheriff and World Cup spending
— Custodians on strike
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It's tree (and trellis and ship) lighting season in Boston. Here's the schedule
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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November 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
As Nova Scotia's Tree for Boston makes its way to the Common this morning, here's a look at the upcoming schedule of local tree, trellis and ship lightings:
Plus:
— Beacon Hill deal reins in sheriff and World Cup spending
— Custodians on strike
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Plus:
— Beacon Hill deal reins in sheriff and World Cup spending
— Custodians on strike
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
This morning in WBUR Today: It's cold-stunned turtle season in Massachusetts. Here's what you should know:
— MWRA tables vote on Charles River sewage plan
— A double dose of MBTA closures this weekend
— Mass. Senate making moves on book bans and weed rules
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— MWRA tables vote on Charles River sewage plan
— A double dose of MBTA closures this weekend
— Mass. Senate making moves on book bans and weed rules
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
It's cold-stunned sea turtle season in Massachusetts. Here's what to know
Over the course of roughly six weeks in November and December, wildlife advocates are on the lookout for sea turtles stranded on the beaches of Cape Cod Bay. It's a worsening problem due to climate ch...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: It's cold-stunned turtle season in Massachusetts. Here's what you should know:
— MWRA tables vote on Charles River sewage plan
— A double dose of MBTA closures this weekend
— Mass. Senate making moves on book bans and weed rules
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
— MWRA tables vote on Charles River sewage plan
— A double dose of MBTA closures this weekend
— Mass. Senate making moves on book bans and weed rules
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
The Massachusetts Senate is expected to pass a bill today that would create statewide rules to restrict attempts to remove books from school libraries. Here's a look at the details: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
What's in the anti-book ban bill the Mass. Senate is expected to pass
The Massachusetts Senate is expected to pass a bill today that would set statewide rules for removing material from school libraries. Here's a look at the details.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The Massachusetts Senate is expected to pass a bill today that would create statewide rules to restrict attempts to remove books from school libraries. Here's a look at the details: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
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November 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
well we have a good run www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/...
New: In an interview on WBUR's Morning Edition, Mayor Michelle Wu pushed back on a City Council proposal to shift property taxes onto "corporate landlords" as a way to provide relief to individual homeowners: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
Mayor Wu raises concerns about City Council proposal to raise taxes on big apartment buildings
Boston City Councilor Brian Worrell has proposed reclassifying apartment buildings with at least 30 units as commercial properties, as a way to provide relief to individual homeowners. Mayor Michelle...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
New: In an interview on WBUR's Morning Edition, Mayor Michelle Wu pushed back on a City Council proposal to shift property taxes onto "corporate landlords" as a way to provide relief to individual homeowners: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
The Trump administration says the maximum SNAP benefits it will pay out this month will be 65% of the usual. But the way the math works, what many Massachusetts recipients get will be a much less than that, according to advocates: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
Massachusetts says partial SNAP payments could resume next week. How much will people actually get?
According to the Trump administration, the partial SNAP benefits will be decreased by 35%. However, some Massachusetts recipients could see a much smaller fraction of their usual payment, depending on...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The Trump administration says the maximum SNAP benefits it will pay out this month will be 65% of the usual. But the way the math works, what many Massachusetts recipients get will be a much less than that, according to advocates: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
The winner of the Everett mayoral race:
November 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The winner of the Everett mayoral race:
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A roundup of last night’s election results in Mass., from Boston to Quincy, Somerville, Everett @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social @wbur.org
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A surprise in Everett, history in Brockton: Here's a roundup of the local Massachusetts election results
Here's at the notable results from Tuesday's municipal elections in Boston and beyond, including upsets in Everett and Gloucester, new mayors in Brockton and Somerville, and a City Council shake-up in...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
A roundup of last night’s election results in Mass., from Boston to Quincy, Somerville, Everett @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social @wbur.org
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