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After President Donald Trump pressed Republican-led states to redraw their maps to help the GOP keep its U.S. House majority, Northeastern political scientist Donathan Brown was eager to see what would happen to Black representation in Congress. He kept a close eye on races in Louisiana, Alabama and Tennessee.
The Boston Athenaeum has been working with the public to ID 52-year-old photographs by acclaimed photographer Constantine Manos, now on display in the exhibition “Where’s Boston? 50 Years Later.” Irene Olson was 12 when her photo was taken in Mattapan. "There’s so much nostalgia just looking at this."
The Massachusetts governor's executive action blocks efforts to suspend the law while its opponents move a referendum toward the 2028 ballot.
The Matthew Farwell trial is in the jury's hands after hearing closing statements in the
In three Boston-area productions, critic Jacquinn Sinclair sees true stories of strikers, abortion providers and an anti-war radical that show what it costs to fight for change.
AI-generated political ads flooded TV and social media this midterm cycle. Roughly half of them used likenesses of real candidates. Most didn’t disclose they used AI. What does this mean for the future of truth in elections?
Here's a roundup of holiday markets across the Greater Boston area, from the MetroWest to the North Shore to the South Shore.
City Councilor Miniard Culpepper said he plans to pursue legal action against MBTA head Phil Eng, after Eng failed to honor a subpoena to testify at a hearing about the controversial Blue Hill Avenue redevelopment project.
President Trump is replacing Susie Wiles as chief of staff with Stephen Miller, one of his most hardline aides on immigration enforcement.
Boston officials are touting plans to temporarily transform an empty warehouse into studios until a permanent facility can be built. But musicians who were displaced from the Sound Museum are skeptical.
Massachusetts voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed single-family homes to be built on small plots of land.
NPR critic-at-large Eric Deggans reviews two crime dramas exploring policing, organized crime and the people caught in between.
Newly elected Iowa Rep. Sarah Trone Garriott discusses how her Christian faith shapes her politics and what religious Democrats could mean for the party.
Even in red states, Democrats swept congressional races and even local office elections in numbers not seen in decades.
Faculty members are weighing whether to express no confidence in university leadership over its handling of sexual assault allegations.
From 1960 to 1964, Frank Tiberi, a saxophonist and professor of music at Berklee College of Music, followed John Coltrane around clubs in Philadelphia and New York.
A new generation of artists is reimagining the port city's musical traditions, blending classic styles with contemporary sounds.
After shifting toward Trump in 2024, Latino voters helped Democrats make gains in Tuesday's elections.
Every cell in our bodies produces waste, and our bodies need to clear out that metabolic garbage to stay healthy.
The secret deal hid expenses from the public.
The Chesapeake Bay, home to blue crabs and striped bass, has a new apex predator: the blue catfish.
After an initial rally following the midterms, markets fell Thursday as investors weighed uncertainty surrounding artificial intelligence.
Sen. Tim Kaine discusses how Democrats can use their congressional majorities despite the limits of President Trump's veto power.
Fans gathered Wednesday evening at watch parties across the city to view the season finale. WBUR spoke with several attendees at a watch party near Fenway about the show and what it’s like to date in Beantown.
The discovery puts the number of baby right whales discovered from the most recent birthing season at 24, the New England Aquarium said. The whales number only about 380 in the world, and their population has fallen since 2010.
Cog's senior editor Cloe Axelson interviewed Tufts political scientist Jeff Berry about the midterm election results. "I think people are wondering where we're going," Berry says. "Is this the start of a Democratic revival, or once the Republicans get rid of Trump, can they return into the good graces of the American…
James Pindell of the Boston Globe and Alex Seitz-Wald of the Midcoast Villager in Camden, Maine join WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the GOP's future in New England.
More than 1,300 workers represented by Teamsters Local 25 and UNITE HERE Local 26 launched a strike on Sept. 4 after they said the resort casino "refused to bargain in good faith for a new contract." The returned to work Friday with a new deal, marking the end of a 63-day strike.
Boston Fire Commissioner Rodney Marshall announced that lithium-ion batteries stored in a plastic toolbox caused the fire that claimed Kilduff’s life.
October is when Springfield begins to plan for the following year's school budget, one that is largely made up of state funding based on student population. The 800 fewer students represent approximately $20 million in funding said Superintendent Dinnall.
In a dismissal order Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge Steven McAuliffe said the men have a First Amendment right to silently wear the wristbands and that school officials violated it. School officials argued the district had a duty to protect students from harassment from adults on school grounds.
Two federal judges have ruled the EPA illegally canceled the Solar for All grant program. Massachusetts had been awarded $156 million to expand access to solar energy in low-income communities. Despite the court rulings in September, the fate of that money remains uncertain.
The T says it has no plans this time to do signal work on the Orange Line while also diverting Green Line riders onto Orange Line — something that happened during a similar Halloween weekend Green Line closure and drew criticism from transit advocates.
After more than eight years in the making, the Vineyard Wind project near Martha's Vineyard is fully operational. The news comes just hours after another offshore wind project in the region, Revolution Wind, announced it had reached full power.
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority has withdrawn its request to transfer 20 million more gallons of water per day from the Quabbin and Wachusett reservoir system.
Few of us offer something for nothing, writes Elissa Ely, except rarely, very rarely, a stranger does.
The 45,000-square-foot center includes a 404-seat theater, a cabaret stage and community gathering space. Global Arts Live plans to present about 100 nights of programming a year, with subsidized rentals for local artists and arts groups.
In 2024, Bridget Todd was facing down the hardest chapter of her life. Her father was rushed to the ICU after having a stroke. Then, a few days later, Bridget's mom died without warning.
More on what changes to expect in Massachusetts after the midterms. And we talk with a prominent Boston leader about his Alzheimer's diagnosis.
McGovern will chair the powerful House Committee on Rules, which is the gatekeeper that decides what bills make it to the House floor and thereby advances the party's agenda.
Massport announced 43-year-old Christopher Donisi as the "Voice of Logan" winner on Thursday. Donisi is a husband, father and HVAC pipefitter who grew up in East Arlington, and currently lives in Burlington. He was selected out of eight finalists by public vote — after 6,000 applicants entered the contest.
All 435 districts in the House, and 33 seats in the Senate were up for election during these midterms. Now that voting is over, will there be incentives to compromise, or political paralysis in the new Congress?
Revolution Wind, a large offshore wind project near Rhode Island, is fully up and running — despite several attempts by the Trump administration to stop it.
Question 5, proposed by several top business groups, sought to tweak Chapter 62F, an obscure state law that itself came about through a 1986 ballot question.
Over the past few months, eight women who are incarcerated have moved into a gray two-story house in Framingham. It’s called the reintegration house and it’s part of the Massachusetts Department of Correction’s efforts to reduce recidivism. Critics call it "a good step," but say more women should be placed in minimum…
Historian Julian Zelizer examines the significance of the election results and what a divided government could mean for Washington.
A booming technology sector may be masking weaknesses elsewhere in the economy and leaving many Americans behind.
The pro-democracy activist was sentenced under a Beijing-imposed national security law that critics say has been used to suppress dissent.
George Saunders' Booker Prize-winning novel becomes an opera exploring grief, loss and the afterlife.
Democrats won in Republican-leaning states like Michigan, Texas, Montana and Wisconsin, all by delivering a message of economic populism that promised to lower costs for everyday American families.
Voters made it loud and clear that healthcare was one of their top priorities this midterm election.
A slate of new progressives will be heading to Washington next year, many of whom cite climate action as a top priority.
As votes are counted in Alaska, questions remain about a candidate who shares the Republican incumbent's name.
New Yorker cartoonists Roz Chast and Jason Adam Katzenstein took a hard look at their kitchens for the new book.
NATO allies are expressing cautious optimism that a Democratic check on Trump could ease tariffs or strengthen flagging support for Ukraine.
Digital technology has taken over everything from photography to film to music.
With the Senate race still undecided, advocates are helping voters correct ballot issues so their votes can be counted.
An election analyst examines the voter groups and issues behind Democrats' midterm victories.
Blumenthal, 80, will need to decide whether to run again when his fourth term expires in two years. If Blumenthal runs again and wins reelection to a six-year term, he would be about a month shy of his 83rd birthday when elected.
The Boston-based musician discusses the unique pressures on the Caribbean music scene and why she’s hopeful anyway.
Let's dive deep into the data for some Massachusetts election results takeaways with WBUR's Gin Dumcius.
A foray into the Massachusetts town-by-town election results offers up some interesting tidbits.
Veterans Day falls on a Wednesday this year, and there are some key closures to note.
Gilbert "Tonka" Kabamba had never considered boxing until a chance encounter with a stranger on Carson Beach pushed him into the sport. Now, five years later, he’s pursuing a dream: a spot on the U.S. Olympic squad in 2028, something that no Massachusetts man has accomplished since 1932.
Artist space is disappearing in Massachusetts. Officials estimate more than two million square feet have been lost in greater Boston over the last decade. Advocate Jim Grace runs a creative land trust with his non-profit Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston. He explains how it works.
Formed in 2014, the five-piece is known for reanimating lost people and lost times in its music. They have two upcoming performances that mark professional milestones, including opening for the Dropkick Murphys.
The family of Louisa Gag, the Boston transportation planner killed by a truck while riding her bike in Mission Hill in July, spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday.
he midterm elections have been focused on who will control Congress, but voters have also been weighing in on who will control their state in 36 gubernatorial races and over 140 ballot initiatives. A breakdown on the down ballot races and issues.
Democrats won Senate races in traditionally Republican states and House districts redrawn to favor the GOP.
Rather than focusing on Republicans' losses, the president discussed White House construction projects during an appearance before reporters.
In his first remarks to reporters since the election, Trump discussed construction projects and faced questions about possible impeachment.
The American people spoke in the unambiguous voice of moral revulsion: Trump has gone too far, writes Eileen McNamara. But midterm elections, no matter how dramatic the results, are no guarantee of the future.
Kseniia Petrova, who was conducting cancer research for Harvard, was indicted last year for concealing a material fact and smuggling goods into the United States. She said she did not realize the items needed to be declared and was not trying to sneak anything into the country.
Neal won September’s Democratic primary in his closest race ever, beating a progressive newcomer candidate by just 8 points. But Neal’s win in the general election over independent Nadia Milleron had a much greater margin — with around 65% of the vote.
We break down the election results and what the new balance of power means for Washington.
Democrat Adam Hamilton defeated Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, ending a 94-year stretch without a Democratic Senate victory in Kansas.
With Democrats set to control Congress, voters in Arizona are weighing what they want the party to do next, including possible investigations and impeachment proceedings.
The Maryland Democrat discusses the party's priorities after winning control of Congress and what comes next for the Trump administration.
Voters elected the first Muslim senator, first Native American woman senator and first openly gay male senator in U.S. history.
Democrats won the governor's office, a U.S. Senate seat and other statewide contests, ending decades of Republican dominance in Texas politics.
From the governor's race to congressional contests, Democrats made gains across Michigan, including victories by progressive candidates.
Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith are separated by just dozens of votes in a contest that could make history.
Voters in Phoenix share their reactions to the election, with some celebrating the results and others expressing concern.
NPR's Eric McDaniel breaks down the midterm results and how Democrats could use their new majorities to challenge President Trump's agenda.
Strategists from both parties examine the Democrats' sweeping victories and the challenges ahead for Republicans.
The Wisconsin senator discusses what Republicans can learn from the election and the conversations happening within his party.
With control of Congress shifting, questions remain about how the party will govern and what voters expect from its new majority.
Andrews defeated Republican Sen. Darline Graham, becoming the first Democrat elected to the seat in nearly three decades.
Investors are reacting to the election results as questions emerge about how a change in congressional control could affect markets and the economy.
The party made gains in Republican-leaning states and districts, helping secure control of both chambers of Congress.
A wildfire in steep terrain in the White Mountains approximately seven miles southeast of Gorham has expanded to 1,000 acres, according to the White Mountain National Forest. There are no known residential properties in the area.
Massachusetts Congresswoman Katherine Clark, the second most powerful House Democrat, is poised to help lead a sizable Democratic majority next session. She joined WBUR’s Morning Edition to discuss the road ahead for her party.
With a series of stunning upsets by Democrats across the country, there were few Election Day surprises in Massachusetts.
Vote counting in the governor’s race stretched deep into the night Tuesday. Shortly before midnight, Ayotte addressed a roomful of supporters at Tuscan Village in Salem and urged them to be patient — and hopeful.
Massachusetts Democrats are riding the national blue wave. Both Gov. Maura Healey and U.S. Sen. Ed Markey cruised back into office. And voters have passed a public records law expansion, support for gun restrictions and a ballot measure keeping cannabis legal.
Formerly the Arlington International Film Festival, the rebranded festival brings 32 indie films from more than a dozen countries to the Capitol Theatre, plus tarot readers, immersive theater and a punk superhero finale.
For the first time in six years, Massachusetts has a new member of Congress. Democrat Dan Koh defeated Republican Micah Jones to win the state's open 6th congressional district seat, which covers most of the North Shore. He joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about his priorities.
Born in Boston, Carpenter received a master's in library sciences from Simmons College and worked as a librarian. She joined Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Community as a member in 1989.
Hannah Pingree will succeed Gov. Janet Mills — Maine's first female chief executive and Pingree's former boss — and maintain Democratic control of the Blaine House for at least four more years.