REWIND: Ringing in Lunar New Year with Boston's lion dancersChinatown's streets will come to life on Feb. 9 with thunderous drums and the piercing clang of cymbals as nine lion dance troupes celebrate the Year of the Snake in...ResumeThe Common10:09Jan 30, 2025
New England’s fishing industry is struggling to keep up with fast-moving climate changeThe seafood industry in New England generates more than $20 billion in sales each year and employs more than a quarter million people...but it isn't moving fast enough to meet...ResumeThe Common07:49Jan 23, 2025
'Window-dressing' Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and how we got hereOn January 20th, President Elect Donald Trump will take the reins from outgoing President Joe Biden and make his return to the Oval Office. But this Inauguration Day is a...ResumeThe Common20:31Jan 16, 2025
Boston chefs say neurodiversity can be a superpower in the kitchenBoston Globe's food reporter Kara Baskin spoke to multiple local chefs and restaurateurs who struggled with ADHD and dyslexia in school but thrive in the restaurant industry. They said their...ResumeThe Common18:45Jan 9, 2025
New year, new goals, new can't-miss eventsWhat do a "rage room," a thought-provoking play, and sandwich recipes of yesteryear have in common? They're all recommendations from Candice Springer, assistant director of WBUR CitySpace, for kicking off...ResumeThe Common24:21Jan 2, 2025
New biography on hip-hop legend MF DOOM shines light on Boston influenceMF DOOM was a legendary emcee known for wearing a mask and keeping a distance from fame in a genre where artists usually embrace the spotlight. DOOM passed away in...ResumeThe Common17:55Dec 19, 2024
One family's journey from Haiti to StoughtonFranz and Heroina Edouard and their family are among the thousands of Haitians who left their home country for a better life in the US, and made their way to...ResumeThe Common27:04Dec 12, 2024
Cozy up with a movie or comic book this DecemberIt's been a minute, but Candice is back to give you the low down on what's happening in the city this December.ResumeThe Common23:07Dec 5, 2024
How one woman is working to keep the Wampanoag language alive in Mass.When Jessie Little Doe Baird was growing up on Cape Cod in the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, she didn’t have a relationship with her native language. Now, she reteaches her language...ResumeThe Common20:07Nov 28, 2024
A closer look at abortion careThe number of people who obtained abortion care from Massachusetts providers was up at least 37% in 2023, and that increase was mostly driven by a steep rise in patients...ResumeThe Common19:38Nov 21, 2024
How a second Trump presidency could impact MassachusettsRegardless of how you feel about it, another Trump presidency is almost certain to leave a lasting impression on our political reality, including here in deep-blue Massachusetts.ResumeThe Common26:30Nov 14, 2024
Introducing Boston's Office of Climate ResilienceIn August, Mayor Michelle Wu introduced Boston's first Office of Climate Resilience. She appointed Chris Osgood, previously Chief of Staff and Chief of Streets, as the office's director. ResumeThe Common21:40Nov 7, 2024
Don't be spooked by this election's BOO-llot questionsFive statewide ballot questions are before voters this November, and frighteningly, there are quite a few misconceptions about them.ResumeThe Common15:27Oct 31, 2024
An up-close look at Mass' first offshore wind projectOffshore wind projects like Vineyard Wind are set to be a huge part of our state’s energy future. But for such a huge infrastructure project, it’s not that easy to...ResumeThe Common16:33Oct 24, 2024
How Black Out performances promote inclusion in Boston theaterWhile more than half of Boston residents are people of color, its theater goers are overwhelmingly white. Black Out nights are aiming to create a more inclusive experience.ResumeThe Common17:00Oct 17, 2024
