Your guide to the freshest art in Boston this spring Do you want to get out and explore the freshest art blooming in the Boston arts scene, but you're not sure where to start? Look no further than WBUR's Spring... Play The Common 10:22 5 hours ago
MBTA's next stop: Phillip Eng The wait for a new MBTA general manager is finally over. Governor Maura Healy announced Monday that Phillip Eng will take over the T, bringing with him four decades of... Play The Common 12:22 Mar 30, 2023
Pay attention to that blue envelope in your mailbox The state is rechecking the eligibility of all 2.3 million Bay Staters who receive insurance through MassHealth, as the federal COVID emergency winds down. Hundreds of thousands are expected to... Play The Common 09:22 Mar 29, 2023
By bus, it’s a hike to the Blue Hills A new study from the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Agency finds stark inequities in access to the Blue Hills Reservation for public transit-reliant residents. Sean Rourke, manager of communications &... Play The Common 12:12 Mar 28, 2023
A chemical fire in Braintree In February, some chemical waste in a tractor trailer spontaneously combusted at a Clean Harbors hazardous waste disposal center in Braintree. By the time the fire was put out, three... Play The Common 14:30 Mar 27, 2023
Five restaurants to try this Women's History Month It's Women's History Month. It's also the final days of Dine Out Boston, a two-week event that highlights local restaurants, and encourages people to explore the city’s dining scene. Play The Common 13:19 Mar 24, 2023
Asian American students feel overlooked, report finds A new report commissioned by members of the Massachusetts Asian American Educators Association finds that Asian American students in Boston Public High Schools are more likely to report feeling an... Play The Common 14:28 Mar 23, 2023
Workers' rights in Boston restaurants Stavros Papantoniadis, the owner of the Dorchester pizza joint Stash’s, was arrested last week under disturbing allegations of abuse towards his undocumented workers. He’s also charged with one account of... Play The Common 12:02 Mar 22, 2023
Required MBTA housing law is, well, required Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has announced that cities and towns must comply with the new MBTA Communities law, which requires municipalities to zone for multi-family housing near public transit... Play The Common 13:05 Mar 21, 2023
The EPA wants to limit your PFAS intake Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed new guidelines regulating the presence of PFAS in municipal water systems. The proposal would require all U.S. cities to test for, and... Play The Common 13:35 Mar 20, 2023
The Common introduces Violation, a new podcast about who pulls the levers of power in the justice system Violation tells the story of two families bound together by an unthinkable crime. It explores America's opaque parole system and asks: How much time in prison is enough? Who gets... Play The Common 03:36 Mar 18, 2023
A different kind of Boston Celtic Looking for a fun St. Patrick's Day activity? We've got you covered. Club Passim Marketing Manager and Boston Celtic Music Festival Director Summer McCall joins The Common to give a... Play The Common 14:12 Mar 17, 2023
Increasing accountability in Boston's restaurant scene Earlier this week, local chef and James Beard Leadership Award winner Irene Li posted an Instagram Reel featuring a number of controversial comments made by celebrity chef Ming Tsai during... Play The Common 14:24 Mar 16, 2023
The fight over trans kids in New Hampshire New Hampshire lawmakers are currently considering a number of bills that aim to restrict the rights of LGBTQ students and young people, particularly trans kids. GLAD attorney Chris Erchull joins... Play The Common 13:36 Mar 15, 2023
The debate over court-ordered mental health care Massachusetts lawmakers will soon consider a bill that would make it legal for someone to be committed to outpatient mental health treatment under court order. It's often called assisted outpatient... Play The Common 12:52 Mar 14, 2023
Boston City Council gives rent control the thumbs-up The Boston City Council has voted overwhelmingly in favor of Mayor Michelle Wu's rent control proposal, which aims to cap rent increases in the city. While the proposal has cleared... Play The Common 12:37 Mar 13, 2023
Night at the museum If you've been meaning to visit more of Boston's great museums, March may be the perfect month to do so. Whether you're into contemporary dance, searching for some cooking inspiration,... Play The Common 14:12 Mar 10, 2023
A fender-bender at Logan Airport Boston Logan Airport has been in the headlines several times in recent weeks due to a number of mishaps including an averted plane collision and a fender-bender between grounded aircraft.... Play The Common 12:17 Mar 9, 2023
Yes, this winter is weird Missing the snow? You're not alone. People and wildlife alike are feeling the impact of a warmer, less-snowy winter. WBUR reporter Simón Rios joins The Common to discuss what this... Play The Common 12:44 Mar 8, 2023
A court order, Boston Schools, and the right to monitor A civil rights organization claims they're being barred from monitoring how Boston Public Schools spends certain funds to support students who are English language learners, despite a decades-old federal court... Play The Common 14:59 Mar 7, 2023
