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 been so many diversions this month.

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Boston's park system ranks 12th in the US. We can still do better

Today, 100% of Boston’s residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park — but not all parks in the city serve the surrounding community equally. “This matters because at a time when cities are balancing competing priorities and limited resources, parks represent an investment that delivers multiple benefits,” writes Jodi Valenta of Trust for Public Land.

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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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August to the maximus

August really is grand, writes Cog senior editor Cloe Axelson. It's 31 days of peak summer -- tomatoes, beach days, novels, baseball games, shooting stars, road trips, as much corn on the cob as a belly can fit.

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2 hospital operators in talks to take over Norwood Hospital, says Lynch

Norwood Hospital has sat vacant for six years, even as multiple hospital operators expressed interest in reopening it for a community that suddenly lost access to critical medical care.

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Civil rights group sues Boston police for footage of fatal shooting of Dorchester man

Police body camera and dashboard camera footage allegedly show now-suspended Officer Nicholas O’Malley's lethal exchange with Stephenson King Jr., who was suspected of a late-night carjacking at the time.

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Markey and Moulton traded fiery accusations during Monday's debate. Here are the facts

There was no love lost between the two men vying to represent Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate, as they traded charges and counter-charges, using words like "reprehensible," "sexist" and "character assassination."

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Remembering talented and temperamental Lyres frontman Jeff Conolly

The garage rock singer and bandleader died at the age of 69 on July 31 after a bout with bladder cancer. "He was one of Boston's true eccentrics and iconoclasts."

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'A Midsummer Night's Dream' lights up the Common with lessons of love

Helmed by founding artistic director Steven Maler, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 30th anniversary production is about love and the rollercoaster of emotions it elicits. And it's "packed with a wonderful cast," reviews critic Jacquinn Sinclair.

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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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Mass. is set to see 9 ballot questions this fall. One in particular that could upend how Beacon Hill works

For all the focus on Diana DiZoglio's push to audit the Massachusetts Legislature, the 2026 public records ballot question has much more potential to crack open access to records under the State House’s golden dome.

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Five states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know.

Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington hold primaries Tuesday, with races that could ultimately decide control of Congress next year. Redistricting efforts will also influence the races.

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Boston street safety advocates keep pressure on city leaders in the wake of cyclist's death

Bike safety advocates say theyare more motivated than ever press city leaders for improvements after the loss of transportation planer Louisa Gag.

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Mass. close to giving doctors the final word on whether to perform late abortions

Massachusetts is on the way to giving doctors the final say on whether an abortion should be allowed late in pregnancy, a move expected to affect few cases but that supporters say is needed because hospitals are now turning away women they should be serving.

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A Mass.-based company could be key in breaking China's hold on critical mineral processing

A group of young scientists and entrepreneurs started a backyard lab in Boston in 2018 to find a cleaner metal-refining method. Now, they're at the forefront of efforts to reduce U.S. reliance on China for critical minerals used in weapons systems and high-tech products.

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How did the 9/11 attacks affect you?

This year marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. As we look back on this important moment in history, we want to hear your personal stories from across the community.

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Why Mass. is experimenting with 3-year college bachelor's degrees

WBUR's Sharon Brody spoke with Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education Noé Ortega about why the state is letting a couple of colleges offer reduced-credit bachelor's degrees, starting in 2027.

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She protested ICE raids. Then agents showed up at her door

The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activists.

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Cape Cod and island towns try adapting older buildings to alleviate the housing crunch

To help meet the demand for housing on the Cape and Islands, the Boston Society of Architects’ created a guidebook on transforming old buildings into new living space.

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Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP

SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.

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Lawmakers send Healey eminent domain bill in bid to revive Norwood Hospital

A vestige of the Steward Health Care bankruptcy crisis, Norwood Hospital closed in 2020 due to catastrophic flooding. Construction of a new hospital was stalled as Steward went bankrupt, and the property remains controlled by real estate investment trust Medical Properties Trust.

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From Chelsea to the Green Monster, the story behind Fenway Franks

We take a tour of the 117-year-old Kayem Foods to learn about the Polish immigrants who founded it in Chelsea.

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Leader of neo-Nazi group to pay fine, perform community service after targeting Concord café

Under the terms of the settlement, Christopher Hood, the founder of NSC-131 who is from Massachusetts, will pay $2,500 and perform 250 hours of community service after admitting he violated the state’s antidiscrimination laws.

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Half of all nursing homes in Massachusetts are understaffed

Many Massachusetts nursing homes fail to meet state staffing requirements, leading to poor care. Five years ago, state health officials set minimum staffing levels to help improve care. A New Bedford Light analysis of federal data found that staffing levels in Massachusetts nursing homes are worse now in some ways.

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More than 100 white South Africans to resettle in Vermont, as door remains closed for other refugees

President Trump suspended the nation’s refugee program early in his second term, but created a controversial carveout for for white Afrikaans-speaking South Africans. Vermont is expected to resettle more than 100 Afrikaners before the end of September.

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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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Bad air and hot days: Summer camps grapple with climate change

Summer camps are all about embracing the outdoors. But as climate change fuels dangerous heat and unhealthy air, the outdoors is becoming something camps must protect children from.

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Trump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily

The news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump.

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After cyclist's death, Wu shakes up 'Streets Cabinet' leadership

The mayor's office also announced dates for new neighborhood meetings on a controversial center bus lane plan for Blue Hill Avenue

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How did the 9/11 attacks affect you?

This year marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. As we look back on this important moment in history, we want to hear your personal stories from across the community.

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