Assault on Tewksbury Hospital staffer after new ban on defensive weapons raises concerns
A patient assaulted a hospital worker just days after a new state policy banned defensive weapons use by staff.
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MBTA tosses cold water on developer’s proposal to expand transit in Seaport area
Proponents of a new project released plans to reconfigure roadways around Boston's Seaport for a new Silver Line connection. But the MTBA says it has no plans launch new service in the area. -
How the state's new education commissioner is addressing the biggest problems in schools
Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Pedro Martinez sat down with GBH's Morning Edition to chat about new graduation requirements, low enrollment rates, and more. -
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A year after USAID cuts, local groups say impact on humanitarian work has been devastating
By some estimates, the cuts in U.S. international aid has allowed hundreds of thousands of deaths around the globe. -
Andris Nelsons forced out as music director of Boston Symphony at end of 2026-27 season
The orchestra said Friday that leaders and Nelsons do not share the same long-term vision.
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