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The Strummerville Ukulele Club members know that many people think of their instrument as a toy. But that's part of the point. They're there to have fun, play songs badly and sing loudly.
Boston University's Warren Towers is the largest dorm in Massachusetts and one of the biggest in the country. Its three-and-a-half year, $550 million renovation will improve the living quarters and also the building's greenhouse gas emissions.
Addiction specialists, treatment programs and 12-step recovery groups tell WBUR they’re seeing a rise in young adults — ranging from their late 20s to early 30s — seeking help for serious gambling problems tied to sports betting apps.
Massachusetts officials are laying groundwork for a plan to offer coastal residents money for their homes as threats like flooding and erosion increase due to climate change. But it can be hard to convince people to leave or get enough money to buy expensive homes.
This won't end up being a blockbuster storm. But in true New England style, there will be a little rain, a little snow and a lot of variability.
Fire ripped through the club, killing nearly 500 people and injuring hundreds more. It remains the deadliest fire in Boston history, and the deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history. For those left behind, their losses remain raw, even 83 years later.
The Trump administration has hit Massachusetts with ICE raids, cut funding to crucial economic sectors and battled with local universities. Gov. Maura Healey has used her office to push back against Trump. But what if it was a fellow Republican leading the state?
Massachusetts officials says batteries will bring down energy costs and help the grid run on more renewables. But there's a growing movement of people who say they don't want this technology in their city or town.
Larry Summers has seen his share of controversy, and up to now, he's bounced back. But the scandal engulfing those with ties to Jeffrey Epstein is, for now, derailing the high-profile economist at the university where he was once a hard-charging president. Summers is taking a leave from teaching.
Merriam-Webster, the country’s oldest dictionary publisher which is headquartered in Springfield, just released an updated Collegiate edition with 5,000 new entries.
The artist produced some of the most enduring images of the 20th century. A recent dustup over the use of his paintings by the Department of Homeland Security reveals that his work is still a potent symbol of American identity — one in which people of all political stripes see themselves reflected.
As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end, some Democrats are still angry the party caved to Republicans. But some lawmakers and political observers say the fight was worth it.
For the first time in nearly half a century, a trove of vibrant watercolors is on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, showcasing the artist's deep connection to Boston and New England.
This fall, 1,227 international students attend the University of Massachusetts, Boston. That figure is down about 17% — or about 250 students — since a year ago.
City Hall reporter Eve Zuckoff joined WBUR's All Things Considered to share three takeaways from Tuesday night.
Massachusetts residents who receive SNAP benefits may get about half their usual monthly payment of $324, on average. Food pantries are trying to do more to help. Recipients say they're eating less and trying to stretch food donations.
The seven-term mayor enjoys largely unchecked power, with a city council that rarely pushes back on his agenda. But nearly every council seat is being challenged on Election Day.
Area groups are trying to make up some of the loss in SNAP federal food assistance that started Saturday. The Worcester County Food Bank distributes food to meal programs, shelters and food pantries across the region.
The controversies around Maine's Graham Platner are resurfacing difficult conversations among Democrats about who gives them the best chance to recapture the House and Senate.
Boston University community members gathered around at lunchtime Friday to watch pumpkins fall off a roof.
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