Another big MBTA closure is coming up. Why are there so many this month?

Following the recent 10-day partial Red Line closure, a sprawling shutdown on the Green Line is coming our way. WBUR's Tiziana Dearing spoke to the MBTA General Manager Phil Eng about why there have b...

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What Mayor Wu has learned about the city's approach to bike lanes

Mayor Michelle Wu joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about what the city is doing to improve bike safety, after city transportation planner Louisa Gag was hit and killed by a truck while riding her...

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Bostonians are getting extra time this year to submit ideas on how to spend $2 million

The city of Boston is extending the monthlong window for residents to submit ideas for its third-ever round of participatory budgeting an extra week — until Aug. 7.

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5 things to know about Beacon Hill's deal to limit ICE in Massachusetts

After the House and Senate passed differing versions of the so-called PROTECT Act this spring, Beacon Hill leaders announced a compromise Wednesday intended to bolster immigrant protections and limit ...

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Logan Airport's remote terminal in Framingham 'took off.' Now, officials are planning an expansion

Massport officials are extending the pilot program that lets some Logan Airport passengers check in and go through security in Framingham — and they're planning to bring more locations online in the c...

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The MBTA is rolling out 3 new fare discounts — and extending half-off commuter rail passes — this fall

Two of the MBTA's summer commuter rail discounts — including 50% off monthly passes — will continue through November, Gov. Maura Healey's office announced Tuesday. Additionally, the T will pilot three...

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What to know about the Lindsay Clancy trial as opening statements begin Monday

Opening statements are scheduled to begin Monday in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury woman charged with killing her three children in their home in 2023. WBUR's Deborah Becker reports it's exp...

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Crypto ATM scams in Mass. stole millions last year. The Senate wants to ban the kiosks

The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill that would at least temporarily ban ATM-like cryptocurrency kiosks, amid concerns about rampant scams.

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Mass. summer alcohol rules sunset this month — unless the 'fun agenda' backers get their way

A group of Massachusetts state senators have proposed a package of amendments — dubbed the "fun agenda" — to an economic development bill that is up for a vote Thursday.

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Massachusetts has finalized its list of 9 ballot questions for 2026. Now comes the tricky part

Massachusetts will officially a state record for the number of ballot questions this fall. But the volume presents logistical challenges when it comes to "time and space" at the polls, according to Se...

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4 ways to get around the 10-day Red Line closure north of Boston

The MBTA is suspending Red Line service between Alewife and Park Street for 10 days this month, July 21-30. Here's a look at your alternative options.

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What to know about Boston's final 2026 World Cup game Thursday

Fans of both France and Morocco rallied in downtown Boston ahead of Thursday's quarterfinal game, which caps off a busy few weeks of World Cup tourism for the Boston area.

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The largest nurses strike in Mass. history begins Wednesday. Here's what to know

More than 4,000 nurses at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital are going on strike Wednesday. Here's how long the work stoppage is planned to last and what patients should expect.

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The best spots to see the tall ships in Boston — and how to get there

The MBTA plans to run special bus service to several Parade of Sail viewpoints on Saturday, from Castle Island to the Charlestown Navy Yard.

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What's driving the bus driver strike north of Boston? A fight over Saturdays

Merrimack Valley Transit officials say their latest contract offer includes a 25% base pay raise over the next three years. But striking bus drivers argue they would lose overtime and flexibility on S...

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How the Supreme Court decision on transgender athletes could affect Massachusetts

The ruling doesn't change the law in Massachusetts, which is among 21 states that allow transgender women and girls to play on female sports teams. But legal experts said there could be issues if loca...

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Mayor Wu wants to keep Boston's 3 a.m. last calls and outdoor drinking districts beyond this summer

Any extension of the temproary alcohol rules would require approval from the State House. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu told WBUR that she thinks the "delightful" trial this summer could strengthen the arg...

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What are Massachusetts TPS holders' options after this week's Supreme Court decision?

Massachusetts immigrant rights groups are planning clinics to help local Haitians living under Temporary Protected Status determine whether they are eligible for other forms of protection.

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After Trump cancels signing, Elizabeth Warren pledges to pass housing bill — one way or another

President Trump had expressed support for the bill and was scheduled to sign it into law Wednesday. But then he canceled the signing, demanding Congress pass his election overhaul bill first.

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A new Zillow report shows rent is getting more affordable across the U.S. — but less so in Boston

By some measures, the rate of affordable rental listings is at its highest mark in years. But in the Boston area, the situation is "still very challenging," especially for lower-income renters.

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Scottish fans bid farewell to Boston. But they could be back very soon

After two local World Cup games, the Scottish national team and its fans said goodbye to Boston. Or is it see you again soon? Here's a look at the odds that Scotland are back in Boston for a Round of ...

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Mass. income tax question is off the ballot this fall. Now what?

Massachusetts' top court ruled Thursday that the proposed ballot question to cut the state's income tax from 5% to 4% cannot appear on the ballot this fall. Supporters hinted that they may try again ...

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A look at Massachusetts' new plan to prevent wrong-way crashes

The new effort involves both low-tech and high-tech solutions, including the "massive expansion" of a pilot program that uses sensors to flash lights and alert police when a driver is traveling the wr...

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Why Gillette Stadium's owners are now suing the town of Foxborough

Kraft Sports + Entertainment is suing Foxborough, after town officials added a nearly $1 million renewal charge to Gillette Stadium's annual entertainment license..

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Boston has a new public bathroom map, just in time for a busy summer

The city of Boston gave its public bathroom map a major overhaul ahead of the 2026 World Cup and other tourist draws this summer. The new map also include the locations of water fountains, and lactati...

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The Tartan Army is coming

Scotland play two of their three opening round World Cup matches in Boston. That means, for the next week or so, there'll be kilts as far as the eye can see. Cloe Axelson got a taste of the Tartan Arm...

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Boston's World Cup fan festival opens Friday. The first weekend is sold out

Organizers said Thursday that the 16-day series of World Cup watch parties at City Hall Plaza had drawn nearly 150,000 registrations.

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