Category: Local News

June 02, 2025
Local News, Boston
International Students Stand Together Amid Threats to Visa Policies
International students in the United States are facing unprecedented challenges as the Trump administration moves to revoke Harvard’s capacity to…

June 02, 2025
Local News, Boston
Beacon Hill Updates: Senate Approves Childcare Funding and Legislative Hearings on Critical Bills
The Massachusetts Legislature was active during the week of May 26-30, with the Senate voting on significant measures while the…

June 02, 2025
Local News, Boston
Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Cuts Amid Controversy
In a heated dispute with the Trump administration, Harvard University has filed a lawsuit seeking to reverse significant funding cuts…

June 02, 2025
Local News, Boston
Insights from the Inaugural WBUR Festival: The Future of Innovation in Massachusetts
On Friday morning, the WBUR Festival debuted in Boston, featuring a panel discussion on “The Future of Innovation in Massachusetts.”…

June 02, 2025
Local News, Boston
Boston Pride Events Thrive Amid National Sponsor Withdrawals
As Pride Month unfolds across the country, Boston is positioning itself as a beacon for LGBTQ+ celebrations, defying a troubling…

June 02, 2025
Local News, Boston
WBUR Honors Local Leaders Committed to Community Service in Greater Boston
WBUR has announced its inaugural Community Honors Awards, celebrating five exemplary local leaders whose impactful work is shaping the narrative…

June 02, 2025
Local News, San Francisco
Weekend News Roundup: Northern California Stories You Might Have Missed
As the weekend comes to a close, Northern California residents are gearing up for another week with a cool start,…

June 02, 2025
Local News, San Francisco
Harm Reduction Efforts Enhance Transition for Former Residents of Oakland Homeless Camp
In recent weeks, city crews have been working diligently to demolish Oakland’s largest homeless camp, relocating over 70 residents to…

June 02, 2025
Local News, San Francisco
California Supreme Court Set to Hear Rooftop Solar Policy Challenge
In a significant legal battle over California’s rooftop solar policy, three environmental groups will present their case before the California…

June 02, 2025
Local News, San Francisco
Coyote Encounters: A Divisive Wilderness in San Francisco
In San Francisco, coyotes are increasingly becoming a part of the urban landscape, often spotted wandering through parks, neighborhoods, and…

June 02, 2025
Local News, San Francisco
Ripple Labs to Donate $9.4 Million to San Francisco Police Department for Surveillance Technology
Cryptocurrency company Ripple Labs, alongside a nonprofit backed by its founder, is set to donate nearly $9.4 million to the…

June 02, 2025
Local News, San Francisco
From Civic Hackers to the Department of Government Efficiency: The Journey of Jancso and Wick
In the heart of San Francisco’s tech scene, two ambitious coders, Zsombor “Anthony” Jancso and Jordan Wick, embarked on a…