Migrants unwittingly sent to Martha’s Vineyard have work authorization and protection from deportation- through their application for a U-visa. wgbh.org/news/local/202…

MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng stepped onto the job just over a year ago, taking the helm of a transit system that was plagued by widespread slowdowns and under federal scrutiny over a string of safety incidents. So how's it going?
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As a composer, Wadada Leo Smith is impossible to classify in one word. You need a laundry list: there’s definitely jazz, and the western classical tradition, but musical styles from a variety of other cultures also appear.
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“The Diet-Climate Connection,” a new audio documentary from Humankind, explores how the foods we eat affect the warming planet we inhabit.

Producer David Freudberg spoke with GBH’s Morning Edition co-host Paris Alston about the project:
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Disability history could be integrated into many classrooms, teachers say.

“If we're going to talk about women's rights and abolitionism, let's also talk about women's rights in relation to involuntary commitment to institutions, things like that.”
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In what could have a big impact on Mass. tech and biotech industries, the Federal Trade Commission has banned almost all noncompete agreements, freeing workers to take the job of their choice after quitting their last employer: wgbh.org/news/national/…

Live from UMass Boston, it’s Boston Public Radio! On May 3, 2024, Jim & Margery will be going back to college and broadcasting live from campus. Mass. Gov. Maura Healey will be answering students’ questions live too!

Want to be there? Learn more here: wgbh.org/events/boston-…

Train vs. car: What's the fastest way to commute from Worcester to Boston?

If you live in Worcester and need to be at work in Boston first thing in the morning, what's your best bet? Get behind the wheel or hop on the train?
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ICYMI on @bospublicradio: Being a musician requires commitment and craft, including musicians with disabilities. The Music Inclusion Ensemble at Berklee College of Music aims to demonstrate the innovation and skill of these artists.
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Dogs, beers, what more could you want? Park-9 is celebrating a year in business.

“There's not a lot of indoor spaces for dogs to hang out,” said one patron. “This is a great way for him to let off some steam and for me to have fun and enjoy my community.”
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Finding stable housing can be a challenge, and once housing is secured, that's not the end of the story. What about a bed? A couch? A dining table, chairs and other basic furnishings?

That’s where Household Goods comes in.
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A group of plaintiffs announced on Tuesday that they are continuing their lawsuit against a proposed plan to use White Stadium as a home for a National Women's Soccer League team. wgbh.org/news/local/202…

The state Senate plans to dedicate new funding in the annual state budget to make community college universally free in Mass. and to encourage private businesses to help boost the availability of child care, among other initiatives.
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Today is national Movie Theatre Day! Looking for a way to celebrate locally? The Coolidge Corner Theatre recently completed and opened their new expansion: wgbh.org/culture/2024-0…

“We receive research funding from the Israeli Ministry of Defense. … And so we are calling on MIT to cut those ties, and to stop doing sponsored research for the Israeli military,” said an undergrad spokesperson at MIT.

More on the encampment protests:
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Scrod. Brown bread (in a can, even!) American Chop Suey. Boston cream pie. Marshmallow fluff!

Which of these hometown favorites is your secret comfort food? wgbh.org/lifestyle/food…

“It’s really important that these U-visa certifications were issued because they send a message that no one is free to victimize people just because they're at their most vulnerable,” said Lafaille of ACLU Massachusetts. wgbh.org/news/local/202…

Jim and Margery are headed back to school! Boston Public Radio will be broadcasting live from UMass Boston on May 3 with special guests including Mass. Gov. Maura Healey. Find out how to join in person or tune in here: wgbh.org/events/boston-…

Depending on where you live, your birdfeeder might have a bigger problem than marauding squirrels. Here's how to bear-proof your backyard. youtu.be/TiVmegyB_4k?si…

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us: Why is 'Celtic' pronounced two different ways? youtu.be/GB84f7pjZuU?si…