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09/10/2026

Schools in Springfield, Massachusetts, remain closed through the week as the city continues investigating an apparent widespread cyberattack on the district's computer system that began sometime before Labor Day.

Schools in Springfield, Massachusetts, remain closed through the week, as the city continues an investigation into an apparent widespread cyberattack on the district's computer system that began somet...

09/10/2026

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Public Radio for her monthly "Ask the Mayor" segment to discuss the loss of Temporary Protected Status for Salvadoran immigrants.

09/10/2026

Helena Foulkes defeats sitting governor in a rematch shaped by voter frustration over housing costs and the Washington Bridge debacle.

Foulkes defeats sitting governor in a rematch shaped by voter frustration over housing costs and the Washington Bridge debacle

09/10/2026

Colleges say the four-year limit on student visas could disrupt doctoral research and discourage talented students from coming to the U.S. Supporters say it's a manageable bureaucratic hurdle.

Colleges say the four-year limit on student visas could disrupt doctoral research and discourage talented students from coming to the U.S. Supporters say it's a manageable bureaucratic hurdle

09/09/2026

Over the last 18 months, 25 municipalities in Massachusetts have canceled contracts with Flock Safety, the company that sells Flock cameras.

Over the last 18 months, 25 municipalities in Massachusetts have canceled contracts with Flock Safety, the company that sells Flock cameras.

09/09/2026

Last month, Boston earned a four-star rating from Welcoming America, becoming the first in Massachusetts to be certified. Today, the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) and local groups celebrated this achievement.

Today, the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) and other local organizations celebrated the accomplishment.

09/09/2026

Two state Senate candidates backed by the mayor lost last week, and another seems headed for defeat.

Two state Senate candidates backed by the mayor lost last week and another seems headed for defeat.

09/09/2026

A father and son filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday claiming the boy — who is Black — was being "racially tormented" by classmates at Nauset Regional Middle School in Orleans, leading to his attempted su***de.

A father and son filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday claiming the boy — who is Black — was being "racially tormented" by classmates at Nauset Regional Middle School in Orleans, leading to his attempted su...

09/09/2026

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Public Radio for her monthly "Ask the Mayor" segment to discuss the loss of Temporary Protected Status for Salvadoran immigrants, issues with public transit and her new plan to make housing more affordable in Boston.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Public Radio for her monthly...

09/09/2026

The probe into the death of William Woodworth in August won't bring criminal charges or determine guilt, but is intended to establish the circumstances surrounding it.

The probe into the death of William Woodworth in August won't bring criminal charges or determine guilt, but is intended to establish the circumstances surrounding it.