Nik DeCosta-Klipa
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This morning in WBUR Today: Massachusetts finally has rules for cannabis cafes. But when will they open?
Plus:
— Medford norovirus outbreak
— BPDA backs plan to transform Pier 5 (!)
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Plus:
— Medford norovirus outbreak
— BPDA backs plan to transform Pier 5 (!)
www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
Massachusetts finally has rules for cannabis cafes. But when will they open?
The state's Cannabis Control Commission voted Thursday to approve rules for "social consumption sites" where people can buy and consumer marijuana products all in the same place. However, it could ver...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: Massachusetts finally has rules for cannabis cafes. But when will they open?
Plus:
— Medford norovirus outbreak
— BPDA backs plan to transform Pier 5 (!)
www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
Plus:
— Medford norovirus outbreak
— BPDA backs plan to transform Pier 5 (!)
www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
When Massachusetts broadly legalized ADUs statewide last year, Maura Healey's office estimated the new rules would lead to 8,000 to 10,000 new units over five years.
One year in, the state is announcing new measures to pick up the pace: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
One year in, the state is announcing new measures to pick up the pace: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
Massachusetts legalized ADUs statewide in 2024. Now, the state wants to pick up the pace
Gov. Maura Healey's office announced three new initiatives Wednesday to promote the construction of accessory dwelling units, including a special loan program and a design contest.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
When Massachusetts broadly legalized ADUs statewide last year, Maura Healey's office estimated the new rules would lead to 8,000 to 10,000 new units over five years.
One year in, the state is announcing new measures to pick up the pace: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
One year in, the state is announcing new measures to pick up the pace: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
The ACA's enhanced subsidies seem likely to expire. Massachusetts is beginning to notice the effects www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
The ACA's enhanced subsidies seem likely to expire. Massachusetts is beginning to notice the effects
Republican leaders promised a Senate vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies as part of the deal to end the government shutdown. However, an actual extension is looking unlikely. ...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The ACA's enhanced subsidies seem likely to expire. Massachusetts is beginning to notice the effects www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
3 takeaways from WBUR's investigation on sports betting addiction among young adults in Massachusetts www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
3 takeaways from WBUR's investigation on sports betting addiction among young adults in Mass.
Addiction specialists and treatment programs across Massachusetts say they've seen a rise in young adults in theirs 20s and 30s seeking help for serious gambling problems tied to sports betting apps.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
3 takeaways from WBUR's investigation on sports betting addiction among young adults in Massachusetts www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
Bill Galvin says it's "probable" Massachusetts will set a state record in 2026 for number of ballot questions.
"We've never had so many questions being submitted to us at this stage," he told WBUR.
Here are the 12 proposals we could be voting on next fall: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
"We've never had so many questions being submitted to us at this stage," he told WBUR.
Here are the 12 proposals we could be voting on next fall: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
Massachusetts could see a record number of ballot questions in 2026. Here's a preview
Massachusetts has never had so many proposed ballot questions reach this stage of the process before, according to Secretary of State Bill Galvin. Here's a look at the 12 proposals Bay Staters could b...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Bill Galvin says it's "probable" Massachusetts will set a state record in 2026 for number of ballot questions.
"We've never had so many questions being submitted to us at this stage," he told WBUR.
Here are the 12 proposals we could be voting on next fall: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
"We've never had so many questions being submitted to us at this stage," he told WBUR.
Here are the 12 proposals we could be voting on next fall: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
This morning in WBUR Today: Despite seeing a "strong path to victory," @ayannapressley.bsky.social says she won't run for Senate — at least not in 2026: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
Ayanna Pressley passes on Senate run, despite seeing 'strong path to victory'
After giving the idea "careful consideration," Rep. Ayanna Pressley announced Tuesday she challenge incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in 2026. But she isn't ruling out a run in the future.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: Despite seeing a "strong path to victory," @ayannapressley.bsky.social says she won't run for Senate — at least not in 2026: www.wbur.org/news/2025/12... @wbur.org
This morning in WBUR Today: 3 things to know about today's snow/rain storm in Massachusetts
Plus:
— State expects to finally get LIHEAP funds midweek
— The debate over the new MCAS replacement tests
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Plus:
— State expects to finally get LIHEAP funds midweek
— The debate over the new MCAS replacement tests
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3 things to know about Tuesday's snowstorm in Massachusetts
Tuesday's winter storm may look very different across Massachusetts, with some areas expected to get over 6 inches of snow and other set to get mostly rain.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: 3 things to know about today's snow/rain storm in Massachusetts
Plus:
— State expects to finally get LIHEAP funds midweek
— The debate over the new MCAS replacement tests
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Plus:
— State expects to finally get LIHEAP funds midweek
— The debate over the new MCAS replacement tests
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The MBTA confronts an "unintended consequence" of all its recent Orange Line improvements: traffic www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
The Orange Line has gotten so much better it has a new problem: Traffic
An "unintended consequence" of all the recent improvements, Orange Line trains are now running into delays due to congestion at the end of the line. However, the MBTA has a plan to ease the issue. Mee...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The MBTA confronts an "unintended consequence" of all its recent Orange Line improvements: traffic www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
This morning in WBUR Today: Get ready for a big 2026 rent control ballot question fight in Massachusetts www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
What to know about the emerging 2026 rent control ballot question fight in Massachusetts
Supporters of a 2026 ballot initiative to enact rent stabilization across the entire state of Massachusetts announced this week that they collected more than enough signatures to move forward in the p...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: Get ready for a big 2026 rent control ballot question fight in Massachusetts www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
This morning in WBUR Today: Here are the first Boston restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide
Plus:
— Marijuana law tweaks on Beacon Hill
— Next month's big Green Line closure
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Plus:
— Marijuana law tweaks on Beacon Hill
— Next month's big Green Line closure
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Here are the first Boston restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide
In the Boston-area's first-ever inclusion in the Michelin Guide, a total of 26 restaurants made the list. A half-dozen earned awards and just one — a sushi spot in the South End — got a coveted star.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: Here are the first Boston restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide
Plus:
— Marijuana law tweaks on Beacon Hill
— Next month's big Green Line closure
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
Plus:
— Marijuana law tweaks on Beacon Hill
— Next month's big Green Line closure
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
As Nova Scotia's Tree for Boston makes its way to the Common this morning, here's a look at the upcoming schedule of local tree, trellis and ship lightings:
Plus:
— Beacon Hill deal reins in sheriff and World Cup spending
— Custodians on strike
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Plus:
— Beacon Hill deal reins in sheriff and World Cup spending
— Custodians on strike
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
It's tree (and trellis and ship) lighting season in Boston. Here's the schedule
A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
As Nova Scotia's Tree for Boston makes its way to the Common this morning, here's a look at the upcoming schedule of local tree, trellis and ship lightings:
Plus:
— Beacon Hill deal reins in sheriff and World Cup spending
— Custodians on strike
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Plus:
— Beacon Hill deal reins in sheriff and World Cup spending
— Custodians on strike
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
This morning in WBUR Today: It's cold-stunned turtle season in Massachusetts. Here's what you should know:
— MWRA tables vote on Charles River sewage plan
— A double dose of MBTA closures this weekend
— Mass. Senate making moves on book bans and weed rules
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— MWRA tables vote on Charles River sewage plan
— A double dose of MBTA closures this weekend
— Mass. Senate making moves on book bans and weed rules
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
It's cold-stunned sea turtle season in Massachusetts. Here's what to know
Over the course of roughly six weeks in November and December, wildlife advocates are on the lookout for sea turtles stranded on the beaches of Cape Cod Bay. It's a worsening problem due to climate ch...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: It's cold-stunned turtle season in Massachusetts. Here's what you should know:
— MWRA tables vote on Charles River sewage plan
— A double dose of MBTA closures this weekend
— Mass. Senate making moves on book bans and weed rules
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
— MWRA tables vote on Charles River sewage plan
— A double dose of MBTA closures this weekend
— Mass. Senate making moves on book bans and weed rules
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
The Massachusetts Senate is expected to pass a bill today that would create statewide rules to restrict attempts to remove books from school libraries. Here's a look at the details: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
What's in the anti-book ban bill the Mass. Senate is expected to pass
The Massachusetts Senate is expected to pass a bill today that would set statewide rules for removing material from school libraries. Here's a look at the details.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The Massachusetts Senate is expected to pass a bill today that would create statewide rules to restrict attempts to remove books from school libraries. Here's a look at the details: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
well we have a good run www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/...
November 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
well we have a good run www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/...
New: In an interview on WBUR's Morning Edition, Mayor Michelle Wu pushed back on a City Council proposal to shift property taxes onto "corporate landlords" as a way to provide relief to individual homeowners: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
Mayor Wu raises concerns about City Council proposal to raise taxes on big apartment buildings
Boston City Councilor Brian Worrell has proposed reclassifying apartment buildings with at least 30 units as commercial properties, as a way to provide relief to individual homeowners. Mayor Michelle...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
New: In an interview on WBUR's Morning Edition, Mayor Michelle Wu pushed back on a City Council proposal to shift property taxes onto "corporate landlords" as a way to provide relief to individual homeowners: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
The Trump administration says the maximum SNAP benefits it will pay out this month will be 65% of the usual. But the way the math works, what many Massachusetts recipients get will be a much less than that, according to advocates: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
Massachusetts says partial SNAP payments could resume next week. How much will people actually get?
According to the Trump administration, the partial SNAP benefits will be decreased by 35%. However, some Massachusetts recipients could see a much smaller fraction of their usual payment, depending on...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The Trump administration says the maximum SNAP benefits it will pay out this month will be 65% of the usual. But the way the math works, what many Massachusetts recipients get will be a much less than that, according to advocates: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
The winner of the Everett mayoral race:
November 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The winner of the Everett mayoral race:
Reposted by Nik DeCosta-Klipa
A roundup of last night’s election results in Mass., from Boston to Quincy, Somerville, Everett @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social @wbur.org
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A surprise in Everett, history in Brockton: Here's a roundup of the local Massachusetts election results
Here's at the notable results from Tuesday's municipal elections in Boston and beyond, including upsets in Everett and Gloucester, new mayors in Brockton and Somerville, and a City Council shake-up in...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
A roundup of last night’s election results in Mass., from Boston to Quincy, Somerville, Everett @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social @wbur.org
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A surprise in Everett, history in Brockton, new mayors in Somerville and Newton, a shake-up in Quincy.
Here's a roundup of the Massachusetts municipal election results beyond Boston: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
Here's a roundup of the Massachusetts municipal election results beyond Boston: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
A surprise in Everett, history in Brockton: Here's a roundup of the local Massachusetts election results
Here's at the notable results from Tuesday's municipal elections in Boston and beyond, including upsets in Everett and Gloucester, new mayors in Brockton and Somerville, and a City Council shake-up in...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
A surprise in Everett, history in Brockton, new mayors in Somerville and Newton, a shake-up in Quincy.
Here's a roundup of the Massachusetts municipal election results beyond Boston: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
Here's a roundup of the Massachusetts municipal election results beyond Boston: www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
Scenes from Election Day in Boston: Hombre peeks out from the side of a booth as his owner votes in Roxbury. (Photo by WBUR's Jesse Costa) @wbur.org
November 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Scenes from Election Day in Boston: Hombre peeks out from the side of a booth as his owner votes in Roxbury. (Photo by WBUR's Jesse Costa) @wbur.org
Reposted by Nik DeCosta-Klipa
It's Election Day here in Massachusetts and @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social has the skinny on the races to watch:
The local elections to watch Tuesday in Boston — and beyond
Tuesday is Election Day in 55 cities and towns across Massachusetts. Here's a guide to the the contested mayoral and city council races in the Boston area.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It's Election Day here in Massachusetts and @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social has the skinny on the races to watch:
This morning in WBUR Today: Why are Massachusetts' teachers unions so opposed to the reading reform bill moving forward on Beacon Hill?
Plus:
— A SNAP decision in Boston
— Lowell race heating up
— The next MBTA diversion
— Early voting PSA
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Plus:
— A SNAP decision in Boston
— Lowell race heating up
— The next MBTA diversion
— Early voting PSA
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
Why are Massachusetts' teachers unions so opposed to the reading bill on Beacon Hill?
The Massachusetts House passed a sweeping early literacy reform bill this week by a vote of 155-0 — despite opposition from the state's largest teacher's union. As the legislation moves to the Senate,...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
This morning in WBUR Today: Why are Massachusetts' teachers unions so opposed to the reading reform bill moving forward on Beacon Hill?
Plus:
— A SNAP decision in Boston
— Lowell race heating up
— The next MBTA diversion
— Early voting PSA
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
Plus:
— A SNAP decision in Boston
— Lowell race heating up
— The next MBTA diversion
— Early voting PSA
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
This morning in WBUR Today: SNAP users account for 20% of grocery sales in Mass. Stores are bracing for a hit
Plus:
— Family of detained 13-year-old seeks "voluntary departure"
— Quincy mayor proposed scaled-down $66k raise
— Star Market over Pike closed
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Plus:
— Family of detained 13-year-old seeks "voluntary departure"
— Quincy mayor proposed scaled-down $66k raise
— Star Market over Pike closed
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
SNAP users account for 20% of grocery sales in Mass. Stores are bracing for a hit
As more than 1 million SNAP recipients in Massachusetts brace for their food benefits to run out Saturday due to the government shutdown, businesses who count on these customers are also girding for a...
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October 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
This morning in WBUR Today: SNAP users account for 20% of grocery sales in Mass. Stores are bracing for a hit
Plus:
— Family of detained 13-year-old seeks "voluntary departure"
— Quincy mayor proposed scaled-down $66k raise
— Star Market over Pike closed
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
Plus:
— Family of detained 13-year-old seeks "voluntary departure"
— Quincy mayor proposed scaled-down $66k raise
— Star Market over Pike closed
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
What jobs does the law apply to? How wide can the range be?
Here's what to know about the pay range transparency rules kicking in today in Massachusetts: www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
Here's what to know about the pay range transparency rules kicking in today in Massachusetts: www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
What to know about the pay transparency rules taking effect Wednesday in Mass.
As part of a pay transparency law signed by Gov. Maura Healey last year, new rules take effect Wednesday in Massachusetts requiring employers with 25 or more workers to include wage or salary range in...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
What jobs does the law apply to? How wide can the range be?
Here's what to know about the pay range transparency rules kicking in today in Massachusetts: www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
Here's what to know about the pay range transparency rules kicking in today in Massachusetts: www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
This morning in WBUR Today: How the government shutdown is affecting home heating assistance
Plus:
— The State House's mini-shutdown
— Another contender in the 6th District
— Whale yearbook
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Plus:
— The State House's mini-shutdown
— Another contender in the 6th District
— Whale yearbook
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... via @wbur.org @allyjar.bsky.social
How the government shutdown is affecting home heating assistance
Usually by now, Massachusetts would have received an influx of money from the federal government to disburse to families in need of help with their heating bills. But the money from the feds hasn't sh...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
This morning in WBUR Today: How the government shutdown is affecting home heating assistance
Plus:
— The State House's mini-shutdown
— Another contender in the 6th District
— Whale yearbook
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... via @wbur.org @allyjar.bsky.social
Plus:
— The State House's mini-shutdown
— Another contender in the 6th District
— Whale yearbook
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... via @wbur.org @allyjar.bsky.social