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"The way I was taught is, if your family were immigrants to this country and came for a better life, the price you pay for that is you can never say that 'no one else is welcome.' That is what America was built on," said the Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey.
'This is a class war': The Dropkick Murphys' Ken Casey on Trump, immigration and Boston
"The way I was taught is, if your family were immigrants to this country and came for a better life, the price you pay for that is you can never say that 'no one else is welcome.' That is what America was built on," said the Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:45 AM
"The way I was taught is, if your family were immigrants to this country and came for a better life, the price you pay for that is you can never say that 'no one else is welcome.' That is what America was built on," said the Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey.
Need something to watch between the holidays? Film critic Ty Burr shares his picks for movies to stream at home:
🎞️ "A Little Prayer"
🎞️ "Good Fortune"
🎞️ "It Was Just an Accident"
🎞️ "A Little Prayer"
🎞️ "Good Fortune"
🎞️ "It Was Just an Accident"
Film critic Ty Burr shares his picks for movies to stream as the year winds down
Are you looking to stream something in this time between the holidays and the new year?
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December 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Need something to watch between the holidays? Film critic Ty Burr shares his picks for movies to stream at home:
🎞️ "A Little Prayer"
🎞️ "Good Fortune"
🎞️ "It Was Just an Accident"
🎞️ "A Little Prayer"
🎞️ "Good Fortune"
🎞️ "It Was Just an Accident"
Through film and art, Homa Sarabi connects people not just across continents but with the natural world. Learn how this Boston filmmaker uses art to champion public spaces and environmental justice.
Filmmaker Homa Sarabi maps her place in the world
The Iranian-born artist transforms memories and conversations into visual stories. Exploring longing, displacement, and belonging, Sarabi charts connections between cultures, people and place, even from oceans apart.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Through film and art, Homa Sarabi connects people not just across continents but with the natural world. Learn how this Boston filmmaker uses art to champion public spaces and environmental justice.
The T and and its commuter rail operator Keolis Commuter Services announced Monday that installation of fare gates at the Boston transportation hub is complete and gates will be phased into operation.
Fare gates to begin operation Tuesday at South Station for commuter rail passengers
The T and and its commuter rail operator Keolis Commuter Services announced Monday that installation of fare gates at the Boston transportation hub is complete and gates will be phased into operation.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The T and and its commuter rail operator Keolis Commuter Services announced Monday that installation of fare gates at the Boston transportation hub is complete and gates will be phased into operation.
Expect wind gusts to reach 40 to 50 mph across much of the state on Tuesday, followed by an arctic New Year's Eve.
New Year's forecast: After damaging winds Tuesday, 2025 will end with a chill
Expect wind gusts to reach 40 to 50 mph across much of the state on Tuesday, followed by an arctic New Year's Eve.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Expect wind gusts to reach 40 to 50 mph across much of the state on Tuesday, followed by an arctic New Year's Eve.
While scientists said it’s good news that birds appear to be adjusting to warming temperatures, they cautioned the shift might not be happening fast enough to keep up with how quickly the birds’ food sources — like plants and insects — are responding.
Spring bird migration in Concord now a week earlier than in Thoreau's time, study finds
While scientists said it’s good news that birds appear to be adjusting to warming temperatures, they cautioned the shift might not be happening fast enough to keep up with how quickly the birds’ food ...
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December 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
While scientists said it’s good news that birds appear to be adjusting to warming temperatures, they cautioned the shift might not be happening fast enough to keep up with how quickly the birds’ food sources — like plants and insects — are responding.
ESSAY: “Pray for boring days,” my grandmother used to say. I never really knew what she meant. Now, I think I do, writes Holly Robinson.
Everything is fine, until it's not
“Pray for boring days,” my grandmother used to say. I never really knew what she meant. Now, I think I do, writes Holly Robinson.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
ESSAY: “Pray for boring days,” my grandmother used to say. I never really knew what she meant. Now, I think I do, writes Holly Robinson.
The New England Patriots are AFC East champions again. After dominating the New York Jets 42-10 on Sunday, the Patriots clinched the title when the Buffalo Bills fell to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Patriots get career-high 5 TD passes from Maye in 42-10 rout of Jets, win AFC East a few hours later
The New England Patriots are AFC East champions again. After dominating the New York Jets 42-10 on Sunday, the Patriots clinched the title when the Buffalo Bills fell to the Philadelphia Eagles.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The New England Patriots are AFC East champions again. After dominating the New York Jets 42-10 on Sunday, the Patriots clinched the title when the Buffalo Bills fell to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Marissa Molinar is using her background in environmental science and activism to train and empower the next generation of dance leaders. “Culture is really an integral part of resiliency and survival,” Molinar said.
Dancer Marissa Molinar combines movement with activism
The Boston artist is using her background in environmental science and activism to train and empower the next generation of dance leaders. “Culture is really an integral part of resiliency and survival,” Molinar said.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Marissa Molinar is using her background in environmental science and activism to train and empower the next generation of dance leaders. “Culture is really an integral part of resiliency and survival,” Molinar said.
Meet 10 local artists of color who are foregrounding the environment — its beauty, its fragility, and the mounting challenges — in their work.
WBUR Presents: The 2025 Makers
The natural world has been a powerful muse for artists across the ages, and in our present era, engaging with our environment is more urgent than ever. Meet 10 local artists of color who are foregrounding the environment — its beauty and its fragility — in their work.
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December 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Meet 10 local artists of color who are foregrounding the environment — its beauty, its fragility, and the mounting challenges — in their work.
Suya Joint owner Cecelia Lizotte has served up Nigerian dishes at her Roxbury restaurant for 10 years. But early this summer her brother and operational manager, Paul Dama was detained by ICE.
Acclaimed Boston restaurant struggles to stay open after manager arrested by ICE
Suya Joint owner Cecelia Lizotte has served up Nigerian dishes at her Roxbury restaurant for 10 years. But early this summer her brother and operational manager, Paul Dama was detained by ICE. Typically, he helps run the restaurant, but his absence has upended Lizotte's business. It's an example of how Trump's immigration actions can take a toll on restaurants.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Suya Joint owner Cecelia Lizotte has served up Nigerian dishes at her Roxbury restaurant for 10 years. But early this summer her brother and operational manager, Paul Dama was detained by ICE.
Have you ever wondered what's involved in growing a giant pumpkin?
‘Like an expectant parent’: Inside the world of New England’s giant pumpkin growers
Hundreds of local giant pumpkin growers race toward personal bests and heaviest weights. And this is their season. Their Super Bowl is the Topsfield Fair, when the best bring their giant pumpkins to compete for the title and the prize money.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Have you ever wondered what's involved in growing a giant pumpkin?
"I recreate abstract dried flowers because dried flowers themselves are a form of preservation," artist Jo Nanajian said. "I question what it means to hold onto something that is always slipping away."
Jo Nanajian interrogates memory's durability through natural forms
Using materials like plaster, glass and wire, the artist creates abstract, textured wall sculptures inspired by forms found in nature. Nanajian tries to represent all the ways that human memory can be preserved, changed or lost.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"I recreate abstract dried flowers because dried flowers themselves are a form of preservation," artist Jo Nanajian said. "I question what it means to hold onto something that is always slipping away."
We asked some local residents in Greater Boston what local headlines they'd like to see in 2026. Here's what they said:
Here are the local headlines Bostonians want to see in 2026
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December 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We asked some local residents in Greater Boston what local headlines they'd like to see in 2026. Here's what they said:
In a tumultuous year where new graduates are facing a downtrodden job market and high student loans, WBUR set out to find how some students spent the money and what causes they donated to.
A billionaire gifted them each a surprise $1,000. How these Bridgewater State grads kept their pledge to donate half
In a tumultuous year where new graduates are facing a downtrodden job market and high student loans, WBUR set out to find how some students spent the money and what causes they donated to.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In a tumultuous year where new graduates are facing a downtrodden job market and high student loans, WBUR set out to find how some students spent the money and what causes they donated to.
Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day in Massachusetts, including details on the MBTA's expanded service on New Year's Eve.
What's open and closed on New Year's Eve (still 2025) and New Year's Day (ahem, 2026) in Mass.
Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day in Massachusetts, including details on the MBTA's expanded service on New Year's Eve.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day in Massachusetts, including details on the MBTA's expanded service on New Year's Eve.
East Hampton, Connecticut was once “Belltown USA” — home to more than twenty bell companies.
Now there’s just one: Bevin Bells, the last bell manufacturer in the entire United States.
Now there’s just one: Bevin Bells, the last bell manufacturer in the entire United States.
Inside the Connecticut factory behind some of the world's most famous bells
Bevin Bells made the bell that Muhammad Ali used in most of his fights; the Good Humor ice cream truck bell; and perhaps most famously, the bell from the movie "It's a Wonderful Life."
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December 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
East Hampton, Connecticut was once “Belltown USA” — home to more than twenty bell companies.
Now there’s just one: Bevin Bells, the last bell manufacturer in the entire United States.
Now there’s just one: Bevin Bells, the last bell manufacturer in the entire United States.
Whether they're at the mall, the hospital, a community event or even a dentist's office — people want to see Santa. Here's how a network of Christmas performers across New England make sure that happens.
Inside New England's sprawling network of Santas
Whether they're at the mall, the hospital, a community event or even a dentist's office — people want to see Santa. Here's how a network of Christmas performers across New England make sure that happens.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Whether they're at the mall, the hospital, a community event or even a dentist's office — people want to see Santa. Here's how a network of Christmas performers across New England make sure that happens.
Diagnosed with autism at age 2, Viraj Dhanda was mistakenly thought to be intellectually disabled for the first 14 years of his life. But once he was correctly assessed, he flourished.
Non-speaking teen with autism — once thought to be intellectually disabled — accepted at MIT
Viraj Dhanda's norm-shattering acceptance was made all the more poignant because he was considered intellectually challenged for the first 14 years of his life.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Diagnosed with autism at age 2, Viraj Dhanda was mistakenly thought to be intellectually disabled for the first 14 years of his life. But once he was correctly assessed, he flourished.
Husband and wife team Joseph and Nachi Shea hope that a blend of modern appeal and nostalgic pull is enough to bring guests through The Ground Round's door.
The Ground Round returns after two decades
Husband and wife team Joseph and Nachi Shea hope that a blend of modern appeal and nostalgic pull is enough to bring guests through the door.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Husband and wife team Joseph and Nachi Shea hope that a blend of modern appeal and nostalgic pull is enough to bring guests through The Ground Round's door.
ESSAY: Writer Joanna Rakoff has seen every episode of all seven seasons of "Gilmore Girls" at least seven times, maybe more. She's been an evangelist for the show since its earliest days, but not for the reasons you might think.
'Gilmore Girls' is more than a comfort watch
Rory Gilmore is the first television character to traverse the world as an unapologetic reader, writes Joanna Rakoff. She’s also the first small screen heroine to be celebrated, rather than mercilessl...
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December 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
ESSAY: Writer Joanna Rakoff has seen every episode of all seven seasons of "Gilmore Girls" at least seven times, maybe more. She's been an evangelist for the show since its earliest days, but not for the reasons you might think.
The attorneys general say the Trump administration is refusing to accept funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which could hurt consumers in their states — including Massachusetts.
Nearly 2 dozen states sue the Trump administration over funding for CFPB
The attorneys general say the Trump administration is refusing to accept funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which could hurt consumers in their states.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The attorneys general say the Trump administration is refusing to accept funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which could hurt consumers in their states — including Massachusetts.
The SAVE Plan is ending and other student loan repayment options will change dramatically in the new year.
Federal student loans are changing. Here's what to expect in 2026
The SAVE Plan is ending and repayment options will change dramatically in the new year.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The SAVE Plan is ending and other student loan repayment options will change dramatically in the new year.
The leadership change comes as the U.S. Department of Education said that it will investigate Brown in response to the shooting, citing concerns about security and the university’s emergency notification system. The school has hired former Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements Jr. in the interim.
Brown University puts police chief on leave as U.S. Education Dept. says it will investigate campus security
The leadership change comes as the U.S. Department of Education said that it will investigate Brown in response to the shooting, citing concerns about security and the university’s emergency notificat...
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December 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The leadership change comes as the U.S. Department of Education said that it will investigate Brown in response to the shooting, citing concerns about security and the university’s emergency notification system. The school has hired former Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements Jr. in the interim.
Dr. Priscilla Wang, a primary care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, explains why heart problems spike around the holidays and offers advice around the typical triggers that raise a person's blood pressure.
Skip the second cocktail and go easy at the gym. How to manage your blood pressure over the holidays
Dr. Priscilla Wang, a primary care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, explains why heart problems spike around the holidays and offers advice around the typical triggers that raise a person'...
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December 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Dr. Priscilla Wang, a primary care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, explains why heart problems spike around the holidays and offers advice around the typical triggers that raise a person's blood pressure.