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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 59m

Reading the Globe's newsletter today about the dangerous stretch of Route 28 in Milton, and it also happens to be the location of one of those Google Maps plane images mailchi.mp/bostonglobe/...

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 3h

Meet the Harvard mathematician who won a 2025 MacArthur 'genius grant' www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org @dgquovadimus.bsky.social

Meet the Harvard mathematician who won a 2025 MacArthur 'genius grant'

Last week, the MacArthur Foundation announced that Harvard math professor Lauren K. Williams is among this year's so-called "genius grants" recipients. Williams told WBUR's Dan Guzman the award feels ...

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 3d

This morning in WBUR Today: 4 more cities want in on the Everett soccer stadium negotiations

— The Orange Line's long weekend
— HONK returns — with some changes
— The Urban Grape closes up shop
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4 more cities want in on the Everett soccer stadium negotiations

As the New England Revolution negotiate with Boston over their plan for a stadium in Everett, leaders in Malden, Medford, Chelsea and Revere also want a seat at the table.

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 4d

What's causing the delays at Logan Airport this week? It's likely not (just) the government shutdown.

Plus:
— Mass. residents, time to check your smoke detectors
— Say goodbye to Boston's only REI
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What's causing the delays at Logan Airport this week? Here's what we know

As air traffic control staffing shortages related to the federal government shutdown disrupt flights across the country, the Boston airport has struggled with its own wave of delays this week. But acc...

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 10d

This morning in WBUR Today: 3 ways to get to Salem (and avoid the traffic) this October

Plus:
— Somerville tightens up its condo conversion rules
— The Green Line Extension's weekend off
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3 ways to get to Salem (and avoid the traffic) this October

Salem Mayor Dominick says the notorious October crowds shouldn't deter people from visiting the Witch City. However, he suggests taking public transit if you're coming over the weekend.

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 11d

Great piece by @evezuckoff.bsky.social on the Boston City Council at-large race and potential comeback of Frank Baker: www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org

Frank Baker says he'll bring 'balance' if he returns to Boston City Council

The Boston mayor’s race may be all but decided, as incumbent Michelle Wu runs unopposed, but there are other races afoot. In the election for City Council, a conservative-leaning, "lunch-bucket Democr...

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 11d

This morning in WBUR Today: Former Market Basket CEO Artie T. is pushing to get his job back in court

Here's what we learned from his 94-page counterclaim, and how the company's board is responding: www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org

Fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas is fighting for his job back — in court

Demoulas filed a counterclaim Wednesday in a Delaware court, accusing his three sisters — who control 60% of the beloved Massachusetts-based grocery chain — of conspiring to push him out of the job.

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 13d

With an official flight time of 35 minutes (and only 15-20 minutes in the air), Cape Air's new Boston-New Bedford flight is now Logan Airport's briefest route: www.wbur.org/news/2025/09... @wbur.org

What's the point of Boston's new super-short flight to New Bedford?

This week, Cape Air launched a new flight route between Boston and New Bedford. With an official time of 35 minutes (and only 15 to 20 minutes in the air), it's now Logan Airport's briefest flight.

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 17d

The MBTA plans to start using automated cameras on buses to catch and fine drivers that block bus lanes and bus stops.

Here's how the system will work and where it will first launch: www.wbur.org/news/2025/09... @wbur.org

The MBTA is planning a camera-assisted crackdown on bus lane obstructors

The MBTA's Board of Directors voted to begin using bus-mounted cameras starting in 2026 to catch and fine cars who park in bus lanes or block bus stops.

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 18d

The Boston City Council passed a measure yesterday that will allow restaurants with licenses to sell beer and wine only to more easily upgrade to all-alcohol licenses: www.wbur.org/news/2025/09... @wbur.org

Boston is making it easier for restaurants to upgrade their alcohol licenses

After a recent change in state law, the Boston City Council approved a measure Wednesday that allows restaurants with existing licenses to sell only beer and wine to upgrade to licenses that allow the...

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 19d

a Southie bubble tea shop had to cut back its proposed hours to 9:30 p.m. because of opposition from a bar (of the many along that stretch) that stays open until 1 a.m.? www.axios.com/local/boston...

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 19d

This morning in WBUR Today: A look at the 2026 Boston Marathon qualifiers, by the numbers

Plus:
— Applegreen's Irish goodbye
— Moulton mulls a Markey challenge
— Greater Boston's newest waterfront park
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Can you keep up? The 2026 Boston Marathon qualifiers, by the numbers

The Boston Athletic Association announced that 24,362 qualified runners are being accepted to the 130th edition of the historic marathon under newly lowered qualifying times that require applicants to...

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 20d

What was Charlestown like before it was burned down by British troops? Boston is (literally) digging to find out www.wbur.org/news/2025/09... @wbur.org @tizianadearing.bsky.social

What was Charlestown like before it was burned down by British troops? Boston is digging to find out

Boston archaeologists have been excavating parts of Charlestown to learn more about what life was like before British troops burned down the neighborhood in 1775. City archaeologist Joe Bagley spoke w...

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 21d

Where and when to see "peak" foliage this fall in Massachusetts, according to @massdcr.bsky.social's new map www.wbur.org/news/2025/09... @wbur.org

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 24d

Also, the facility will be off a road in Framingham called "Flutie Pass," which is just a very Massachusetts thing to exist

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 24d

Logan Airport plans to set up a "remote terminal" next summer that lets people check their bags and go through security at a lot in Framingham, and then get dropped off on the other side of security at the airport.

Here's how it will work: www.wbur.org/news/2025/09... @wbur.org

Logan Airport will test out a 'remote terminal' next year. Here's how it works

Beginning next summer, the Boston airport will let Logan Express bus riders check their bags and go through security at a remote location in Framingham — and then get dropped off on the other side of ...

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 25d

The BPA board is set to vote today on a divisive zoning plan that would allow buildings as tall as 700 feet in parts of downtown Boston.

Here's a closer look at what's changing — and what isn't: www.wbur.org/news/2025/09... @wbur.org

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · Sep 10

The last time the second place finisher in a Boston mayoral preliminary won the general election was 1967.

That's when Kevin White came back to win his first term, after Louise Day Hicks won a 10-way prelim with 28% of the vote.

Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · Sep 10

What's the history of Boston's mayoral preliminary runner-ups closing the gap in the general election? www.wbur.org/news/2025/09... @wbur.org

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · Sep 10

What's the history of Boston's mayoral preliminary runner-ups closing the gap in the general election? www.wbur.org/news/2025/09... @wbur.org

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · Sep 9

What to expect in Boston's preliminary election today, from mayor's race margins to City Council candidates to changes at the polls

Plus:
— Hasbro's new Seaport home
— 'Tis the season for Holiday Pops tickets
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What to expect in Boston's preliminary election, from mayor's race margins to City Council candidates

Tuesday's preliminary election in Boston will narrow down the field of mayoral and City Council candidates — and provide a preview of how close the final election in November might be.

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Beth Healy @bethhealy.bsky.social · Sep 8

We've relaunched our Mass Politics newsletter for our readers and listeners interested in Boston's mayoral race + City Council -sign up @wbur.org - Here's a link to the first one @evezuckoff.bsky.social @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social
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We’re back to break down the Boston mayoral race!

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · Sep 5

TIL that the prolific Boston developer Tom O'Brien is the brother of Boston College football coach Bill O'Brien www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2025/09...

What Really Happened to Tom O'Brien's Run for Mayor?

The real reason the man who’s reshaped Boston’s skyline walked away.

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · Sep 5

This morning in WBUR Today: What to know about Massachusetts' move to set its own vaccine coverage rules

Plus:
— Tania Fernandes Anderson's sentencing day
— MBTA adds another train for Patriots games
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What to know about Massachusetts' move to set its own vaccine rules

Despite changing federal vaccine policies, Massachusetts will require health insures to cover new COVID boosters and other routine shots recommended by the state.

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · Sep 4

An early look at Massachusetts' (many) potential 2026 ballot questions www.wbur.org/news/2025/09... @wbur.org

An early look at Massachusetts' potential 2026 ballot questions

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell certified a record number of proposed 2026 ballot questions — ranging from rent control to income tax rates — as eligible to move forward to the signatur...

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