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An 1877 tall ship from Galveston, Texas is celebrating Sail Boston
An 1877 tall ship from Galveston, Texas is one of only three ships of her kind in the world to still actively sail.
What's next for the Senate race in Maine
Pollster Andy Smith, director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, and Maine state Rep. Sean Faircloth join WBUR's Morning Edition to ass...
Massachusetts' 3D printing industry is booming
It's a relief for an industry that often didn't live up to expectations over the past two decades. Scott Kirsner, a columnist with our editorial partn...
What the man who killed Boston's Olympic bid thinks of hosting the World Cup
With this year's World Cup heralded as largely a success for Massachusetts, WBUR's Morning Edition asked Chris Dempsey whether his attitude on hosting...
How an enslaved man in Mass. sued for his freedom and ultimately freed others
In 1781, Walker sued for his freedom in the commonwealth. A judge ruled in his favor, and the case became a model for ending slavery across the burgeo...
Maine Democrats weigh alternatives to Graham Platner after sexual assault allegation
Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss who the party could tap to replace Graham Platner at the top of...
Tips for cooking with a busy brain
Catherine Smart's weekly podcast, "Not From Concentrate," helps people with busy brains lock in and have fun in the kitchen. Though her podcast, newsl...
From investigative reporter to award-winning novelist: Hank Phillippi Ryan's next chapter
Ryan's upcoming psychological thriller, "Mother Daughter Sister Stranger." comes out Sept. 1.
Massachusetts' role in the fight for American independence, 250 years later
Suffolk University history professor Robert Allison discusses how revolution was fomented in Massachusetts patriots' minds long before the first battl...
Jaylen Brown trade marks the abrupt end of an era for the Celtics
Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy joins WBUR's Morning Edition to weigh in on the blockbuster trade that's sending Celtics star Jaylen Bro...
Mayor Wu wants to keep the World Cup party going in Boston
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins WBUR's Morning Edition to weigh in on how the World Cup has changed the city, as well as the growing debate over a plan...
How the Declaration of Independence was drafted — and what still resonates today
WBUR's Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing spoke the Massachusetts Historical Society's chief historian about an exhibit for the 250th anniversary of...
Record-breaking public offering could be a sign of hope for Mass. biotech industry
Scott Kirsner says a record-breaking IPO is an encouraging sign for the state's biotech industry after a year of federal funding cuts, layoffs and ban...
Sen. Warren on the future of the housing bill Trump so far won't sign
Sen. Warren says Trump had a "tantrum" and refused to sign the bipartisan housing bill. Now, she says, “the ball is in the president’s court.”
Ahead of BAMSFEST performance, DJ Jazzy Jeff reflects on his career
The legendary DJ shares lessons from his decades-long career behind the turntables.
Mass. high court is blocking some potential ballot questions
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently struck down two high-profile ballot questions that dealt with cost of living: one on rent control an...
Top Chef finalist and Quincy chef cooks up ways to keep his roots and community close
Rubato HK Café chef Laurence Louie made the finals on one of the biggest TV cooking competitions in the world. Though he didn’t win "Top Chef," he say...
Rachael Rollins is trying to get her old job back
Despite leaving her federal post amid ethics allegations three years ago, she is seeking election to her previous job as Suffolk County district attor...
New hiking trail explores Boston's 'lost highway'
WBUR's Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing ventures into the woods to find a lost piece of Boston's history with Miles Howard, designer of the new Bo...
World Cup visitors show Boston nightlife can be more fun
Larry Edelman, writer of the "Trendlines" newsletter for the Boston Globe, and Transit Matters board member Jarred Johnson join WBUR's Morning Edition...
The Scottish Tartan Army invades Boston for the World Cup
The Massachusetts portion of FIFA's Men's World Cup action kicks off Saturday night when Scotland takes on Haiti.
BBC Scotland's Amy Irons and...
The fight for rent control in Massachusetts takes a curious turn
Organizers behind a rent control ballot question are extending an apparent olive branch to skeptics.
Local author grapples with loss, parenthood and caregiving in new memoir
Tom Sleigh is the author of "Rosie: A Memoir of Farewell." He joins WBUR's All Things Considered to share how his role as a "death caregiver" still ha...
Gov. Healey won't endorse in Senate primary between Markey, Moulton
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey joins WBUR's Morning Edition.
Fight over non-competes pits Mass. businesses against each other
Healey wants to crack down on non-compete agreements that limit workers' ability to leave their job and go work for a rival firm.
Rep. Lori Trahan is working across the aisle on AI regulation. Some in her party are skeptical
Trahan joins WBUR's Morning Edition to respond to criticism from some Democrats and advocacy groups that the bill would fail to rein in AI companies.
What it took for a runner from Concord to summit Mount Everest in record time
Tyler Andrews, a 36-year-old runner from Concord, summited Everest in record-breaking time.
New England could help decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate races in New England are among the key ones to watch as Democrats and Republicans wrestle for control of the chamber this November.
AI and robotics dominate Boston's first-ever Tech Week
This week is the first-ever Boston Tech Week.
Stamp bonanza in Boston: Philatelists flood city for 2026 World Expo
The Boston 2026 World Expo began on May 23 and runs through Saturday. The free event comes around every decade, offering over 1,000 displays and tens...
Is the American dream alive in Boston? Harvard economist weighs in
Harvard economist Raj Chetty has spent his career studying the geography of opportunity. That is, which communities in America give kids the best shot...
Whatever happened to Boston Market?
Boston comedian Ken Reid walks through the rise, roasty highs and eventual fall of Boston Market.
Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: 'staying human' requires connection and time away from tech
Murthy, a former Boston internal medicine physician, is launching a podcast and newsletter focused on helping people build community and fulfillment i...
The amazing and tragic life of Harry Hom Dow, Massachusetts' first Asian-American lawyer
Fred Dow, Harry's son, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss his work to preserve his father's story.
Former Gov. Deval Patrick reflects on the legacy of late Congressman Barney Frank
Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick joined WBUR’s All Things Considered host Lisa Mullins to talk about Frank’s legacy.
A summer of disruptive repairs looms on Mass. roads, rails
This summer, the MBTA begins a push to make more of its Green Line stations accessible to people with disabilities, and MassDOT hopes to complete a ro...
Why Mass. is a hub for autonomous drone technology
A Cambridge startup company is working on an autonomous torpedo-shaped drone to help find people overboard in the water.
Former Boston Ballet principal dancer trains next generation through his own company
John Lam joined WBUR Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing ahead of his dance company's spring showcase this weekend at the Emerson Paramount Center.
What Spirit Airlines' collapse means for JetBlue and its hub in Boston
The collapse of Spirit Airlines means travelers have fewer options for flying out of Logan Airport. It also has big implications for JetBlue, one of t...
A graduating Tufts student on his journey from prison to commencement
David Delvalle began studying through the Tufts University Prison Initiative nearly a decade ago while in prison. This weekend, the 32-year-old will g...