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Arthur Garrity Jr. ordered the Boston Public Schools to bus students between predominantly white and Black neighborhoods.... boston gbhbusingcrisis https://www.wgbh.org/foundation/highlights/2026-01-16/gold-medal-dreams-learn-olympic-sports-in-greater-boston Where to Learn Olympic Sports in Greater Boston | GBH Check out these local (and not so local) venues where adults can try Winter Olympics sports such as skating, curling, snowboarding, and more. olympic sportsgreater bostonlearngbh https://www.wgbh.org/news/politics/2025-04-08/wu-says-federal-cuts-could-mean-slashing-city-services-hiring-freeze-for-boston Wu says federal cuts could mean slashing city services, hiring freeze for Boston | GBH The Boston mayor also encouraged the city’s major institutions to resist Trump. says federalcuts couldcity serviceshiring freezeboston gbh https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/partners/museum-of-science-boston Museum of Science, Boston | GBH One of the world's largest science centers, the Museum of Science, Boston attracts 1.6 million visitors a year through vibrant programs and over 550... science bostonmuseumgbh https://www.wgbh.org/podcasts/scratch-win/part-4-the-last-mafia-boss-of-boston Part 4: The Last Mafia Boss of Boston | GBH The state lottery can’t run the mob out of the numbers business on their own. Luckily they’ve got help from the FBI, who are just launching a daring operation... part 4mafia bossboston gbhlast https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/partners/jcc-greater-boston JCC Greater Boston | GBH JCC Greater Boston is the primary destination for Jewish engagement, a hub of learning and celebration, and a connector to Jewish life. Whether it's in an... jcc greater bostongbh https://www.wgbh.org/news/health/2025-04-01/cdc-cuts-1-million-from-boston-community-health-programs CDC cuts $1 million from Boston community health programs | GBH The city’s eye is on the “very concerning threat” of larger funding cuts, Boston’s public health commissioner says. community health programscuts 1cdcmillionboston https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-14/women-were-once-banned-from-the-boston-marathon-bobbi-gibb-ran-anyway Women were once banned from the Boston Marathon. Bobbi Gibb ran anyway. | GBH Six decades after her historic run, Bobbi Gibb returns to GBH's All Things Considered to reflect on how love — not fear — pushed her to defy the rules and... boston marathonwomenbannedbobbigibb https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/series/boston-talks-about-racism Boston Talks About Racism | GBH In virtually every corner of the Boston metro region, an issue that comes up frequently is how people face down institutional racism. This collection of talks... bostontalksracismgbh https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-10-31/local-authorities-debate-how-much-sewage-in-boston-area-rivers-is-too-much Local authorities debate: How much sewage in Boston-area rivers is too much? | GBH Environmental advocates want that number to get down to zero. But the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority says it’s more responsible to allow limited... local authoritiesboston areadebatemuchsewage https://www.wgbh.org/news/politics/2026-03-26/boston-launches-push-to-teach-every-high-school-grad-to-use-ai-critically Boston launches push to teach every high school grad to use AI critically | GBH The new program is funded through a $1 million seed grant from entrepreneur Paul English. every high schoolboston launchesuse aipushteach https://www.wgbh.org/news/education-news/2026-03-09/bostons-public-schools-hits-an-all-time-high-graduation-rate Boston Public Schools hits an all-time high graduation rate | GBH The biggest year-over-year gains for were made by multilingual learners, whose graduation rate increased by 5%. boston public schoolshigh graduation ratehitstimegbh https://www.wgbh.org/news/housing/2025-12-03/boston-housing-authority-delays-funds-to-section-8-landlords-after-lag-in-federal-funding Boston Housing Authority delays funds to Section 8 landlords after lag in federal funding | GBH BHA is only releasing 25 percent of December landlord payment, remaining balance will be issued upon receipt of federal government funding boston housing authoritysection 8federal fundingdelaysfunds https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-09/snow-squalls-and-the-run-for-the-hoses-a-brief-history-of-boston-marathon-weather Snow squalls and the ‘Run for the Hoses’: A brief history of Boston Marathon weather | GBH The race lands squarely in the middle of New England’s most fickle season, when spring warmth can quickly give way to either winter’s last gasp or summer’s... brief historyboston marathonsnowweathergbh https://www.wgbh.org/news/housing/2025-11-12/only-1-in-7-greater-boston-renters-can-afford-a-starter-home-new-report-finds Only 1 in 7 Greater Boston renters can afford a starter home, new report finds | GBH The report offered policy recommendations on how to address the housing crisis, including funding incentives for cities and towns to increase their housing... new report findsgreater boston17renters https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/lectures/upward-mobility-in-boston-50-years-after-busing Upward Mobility in Boston: 50 Years After Busing | GBH upward mobility50 yearsbostonbusinggbh https://www.wgbh.org/news/politics/2025-11-19/boston-city-council-aims-to-tackle-local-food-waste Boston City Council aims to tackle local food waste | GBH Boston's composting conversation comes as the state also considers expanding food waste requirements. boston city councillocal foodaimstacklewaste https://www.wgbh.org/news/national/2026-04-13/boston-area-theologians-pope-leo-follows-long-tradition-in-addressing-global-issues Boston-area theologians: Pope Leo follows long tradition in addressing global issues | GBH Pope Leo’s criticism of the Iran war has sparked verbal attacks by President Donald Trump, but local theology professors say that popes addressing world issues... boston areapope leolong traditionglobal issuestheologians https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-05-19/these-places-west-of-boston-might-have-a-better-claim-as-the-birthplace-of-the-revolution These places west of Boston might have a better claim as the birthplace of the Revolution | GBH The British had already lost control of most of Massachusetts before the Battles of Lexington and Concord. placeswestbostonmightbetter https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-05-01/boston-wants-more-trees-hyde-park-and-east-boston-offer-two-windows-into-the-future Boston wants more trees. Hyde Park and East Boston offer two windows into the future. | GBH While one of its most racially diverse neighborhoods is still struggling, another is a success story. Local nonprofits are part of that. hyde parkoffer twofuture gbhbostonwants https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-20/gbh-daily-marathon-funday Your 2026 Boston Marathon Guide | GBH All the people to cheer on. 2026 boston marathonguidegbh https://www.wgbh.org/people/jim-braude Jim Braude, Host of Greater Boston, Co-Host of BPR - WGBH | GBH Jim Braude is the co-host of Boston Public Radio.During law school, Jim ran a small retail business in Provincetown (HUBE - Help Us Break Even!). He started... greater bostonwgbh gbhjimbraudehost https://www.wgbh.org/news/series/boston-busing-at-50 Boston Busing at 50 | GBH On June 21, 1974, Judge W. Arthur Garrity, Jr. ruled in Morgan v. Hennigan that segregation in Boston Public Schools was unconstitutional, unleashing an... bostonbusing50gbh https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2024-04-15/several-historic-finishes-at-a-refreshingly-normal-boston-marathon Several historic finishes at a refreshingly normal Boston Marathon | GBH This year's race came after years of pandemic-related changes and precautions, followed by the somber 10-year anniversary of the bombing. boston marathon gbhseveralhistoricfinishesrefreshingly https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-03-10/boston-strikes-deal-to-stop-gentrification-of-mattapan-housing-complex Boston strikes deal to stop gentrification of Mattapan housing complex | GBH Mar 10, 2025 - The deal for Fairlawn Estates is the largest so far under a special city program to help buy occupied mutli-family properties to keep them affordable. strikes dealhousing complexbostonstopgentrification https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-02-10/2026-boston-marathon-what-to-know-and-how-to-watch 2026 Boston Marathon: What to know and how to watch | GBH Here's the route, the schedule and how to track your favorite athletes competing in one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. 2026 boston marathonknowwatchgbh https://www.wgbh.org/news/commentary/2017-08-23/the-real-target-of-bostons-counter-protest-was-trump The Real Target Of Boston's Counter-Protest Was Trump | GBH There’s been so much written and said about free speech and the lack thereof at Saturday’s rally on the Boston Common that the big picture is in danger of… trump gbhrealtargetbostoncounter https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-18/boston-marathon-weather-forecast-will-be-on-the-chilly-side Boston Marathon weather forecast will be on the chilly side | GBH As Boston Marathons go, the average temperature is in the lower 60s. This year we’re still going to remain mainly dry, but on the cooler side — nice for the... boston marathonweather forecastchillysidegbh https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-06/why-hasnt-the-boston-police-killing-of-a-black-man-led-to-large-protests Why hasn’t the Boston police killing of a Black man led to large protests? | GBH Activists cite political climate, fear and different priorities among local leaders of color as reasons for lack of action in the streets. boston policeblack mankillingledlarge https://www.wgbh.org/podcasts/boston-public-radio Boston Public Radio Podcast | GBH Join hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for a smart local conversation with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England. We feature our favorite... boston publicradio podcastgbh https://www.wgbh.org/foundation/press/press-releases/2023-05-10/gbh-embraces-arts-culture-and-play-in-new-event-series-at-the-gbh-studio-at-the-boston-public-library GBH Embraces Arts, Culture and Play in New Event Series at The GBH Studio at the Boston Public... Three new ongoing programs to launch May 25, 2023 arts culturenew eventstudio bostongbhembraces https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/lectures/school-desegregation-in-boston-and-the-united-states School Desegregation in Boston and the United States | GBH Mar 13, 2024 - Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Farah Stockman and Boston Public Library President David Leonard discuss the historical context around what is commonly known... united statesschooldesegregationbostongbh https://www.wgbh.org/news/politics/2026-04-08/councilors-push-for-clarity-on-boston-police-bodycam-policies-after-roxbury-shooting Councilors push for clarity on Boston police bodycam policies after Roxbury shooting | GBH The Boston City Council is calling for transparency in the department's protocols for releasing body camera footage after the killing of Stephenson King by a... boston policecouncilorspushclaritybodycam https://www.wgbh.org/news/health/2026-03-23/what-is-kratom-and-why-is-boston-considering-a-crackdown-on-the-drug What is kratom, and why is Boston considering a crackdown on the drug? | GBH A city councilor wants to ban the sale of synthetic versions. But some health experts say that, while dangerous, it can help people addicted to opiates. kratombostonconsideringcrackdowndrug https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-20/live-blog-gbhs-boston-marathon-play-by-play Live blog: GBH's Boston Marathon play-by-play | GBH Get our on-the-ground look at the 130th marathon, from Hopkinton to Copley Square. live blogboston marathongbhplay https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/live-updates/2026-04-20/live-updates-on-the-2026-boston-marathon Live updates on the 2026 Boston Marathon | GBH Apr 20, 2026 - Get our on-the-ground look at the 130th marathon, from Hopkinton to Copley Square. 2026 boston marathonlive updatesgbh https://www.wgbh.org/shows/boston-public-radio Boston Public Radio | GBH Join hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for a smart local conversation with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England. To share your opinion, email... boston publicradiogbh https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-20/live-results-from-the-2026-boston-marathon Live results from the 2026 Boston Marathon | GBH Here’s who’s taking home the divisions at the 130th Boston Marathon. 2026 boston marathonlive resultsgbh https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/lectures/fenway-punk-how-a-boston-indie-label-scored-big-on-baseballs-greatest-rivalry Fenway Punk: How a Boston Indie Label Scored Big on Baseball’s Greatest Rivalry | GBH Mar 24, 2026 - Harvard Book Store welcomes Chris Wrenn—founder of indie record label Bridge Nine and the clothing label Sully's—for a discussion of his book, Fenway Punk: How... fenway punkindie labelscored bigbostongreatest https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/lectures/children-on-the-move-the-history-of-stark-solutions-to-address-inequality-in-boston-schools Children on the Move - The History of Stark Solutions to Address Inequality in Boston Schools | GBH Nov 20, 2024 - Susan E. 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The present Copley Square location has been home to the Library... boston public librarygbh https://www.wgbh.org/foundation/careers Work at GBH - Boston, MA | GBH Working at GBH puts you front and center at one of the nation’s most vibrant media production centers. If you want to be part of an innovative, diverse,... workgbhboston https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-09-19/overjoyed-trash-pickup-strike-will-end-in-dozens-of-greater-boston-communities ‘Overjoyed’: Trash pickup strike will end in dozens of Greater Boston communities | GBH The agreement ends a work stoppage dating back to July. trash pickupgreater bostonstrikeenddozens https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-05-21/boston-launches-project-to-commemorate-colonial-era-black-heroes Boston launches project to commemorate colonial-era Black heroes | GBH A local multimedia artist is helping to remember the thousands of enslaved Black residents who lived in the city during its colonial and Revolutionary periods. boston launchescolonial erablack heroesprojectcommemorate https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-07-30/new-tool-maps-pathway-issues-in-downtown-boston-chinatown-to-improve-accessibility New tool maps pathway issues in Downtown Boston, Chinatown to improve accessibility | GBH The Downtown Boston Neighborhood Association put maps nearly all pathways in the area and found about 150 serious issues, from unmarked or faded crosswalks to... new tooldowntown bostonimprove accessibilitymapspathway https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-20/a-crowd-scientist-is-helping-the-boston-marathon-manage-a-growing-field-of-30-000-plus-runners A crowd scientist is helping the Boston Marathon manage a growing field of 30,000-plus runners | GBH Race organizers this year turned to an expert in crowd science to help them manage the field of more than 32,000 as it travels through eight Massachusetts... boston marathon manage30 000 pluscrowd scientistgrowing fieldhelping https://www.wgbh.org/news/politics/2025-03-13/boston-braces-to-consider-ranked-choice-voting-in-local-elections Boston braces to consider ranked choice voting in local elections | GBH City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune is leading the charge for an electoral change. ranked choice votinglocal electionsbostonbracesconsider