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https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-08/what-will-it-take-for-driverless-taxis-to-come-to-boston
What will it take for driverless taxis to come to Boston? | GBH
GBH's Morning Edition host Mark Herz speaks with PJ Vogt of the Search Engine podcast to hear about his reporting on Waymo and the support and opposition to...
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https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/series/busing-crisis-in-boston
Busing Crisis in Boston | GBH
In 1974, U.S. District Court Judge W. Arthur Garrity Jr. ordered the Boston Public Schools to bus students between predominantly white and Black neighborhoods....
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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%.
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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
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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...
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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...
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https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/lectures/upward-mobility-in-boston-50-years-after-busing
Upward Mobility in Boston: 50 Years After Busing | GBH
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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. Eaton, in conversation about her book, The Other Boston Busing Story: What’s Won and Lost Across the Boundary Line.METCO, America’s longest-running...
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https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/partners/boston-society-of-architects-aia-and-the-bsa-foundation
Boston Society of Architects/AIA and the BSA Foundation | GBH
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https://www.wgbh.org/music/2026-03-09/boston-globe-critic-calls-bsos-dismissal-of-andris-nelsons-deeply-unusual
Boston Globe critic calls BSO’s dismissal of Andris Nelsons ‘deeply unusual’ | GBH
Reporter A.Z. Madonna talked to GBH's Morning Edition about the news out of Boston Symphony Orchestra.
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https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/partners/boston-public-library
Boston Public Library | GBH
Boston Public Library (BPL) was the first large free municipal library in the United States. The present Copley Square location has been home to the Library...
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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,...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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