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06-06-2025 Vol 1983

Category: Boston

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Reveals Tax Returns Amid Transparency Push

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Reveals Tax Returns Amid Transparency Push

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has disclosed her 2024 tax returns, revealing a total income exceeding $184,000 for the past year.…
Greater Boston Housing Production Hits 10-Year Low Amid Economic Challenges

Greater Boston Housing Production Hits 10-Year Low Amid Economic Challenges

Greater Boston is facing a significant slowdown in housing production, as new home permits have drastically decreased over the past…
Boston’s PILOT Program Faces Challenges Amid Federal Funding Cuts and Political Pressure

Boston’s PILOT Program Faces Challenges Amid Federal Funding Cuts and Political Pressure

Boston’s voluntary ‘payment in lieu of taxes’ (PILOT) program, established in 2011, is facing renewed scrutiny and significant challenges as…
The Collapse of Canadian Travel: An Economic Crisis Unfolds Across U.S. Tourism Hubs

The Collapse of Canadian Travel: An Economic Crisis Unfolds Across U.S. Tourism Hubs

The recent collapse of Canadian travel is sending shockwaves through prominent U.S. cities such as New York City, Los Angeles,…
Flour Bakery + Café Opens New Location in Boston Common Concession Pavilion

Flour Bakery + Café Opens New Location in Boston Common Concession Pavilion

Mayor Michelle Wu proudly announced the opening of Flour Bakery + Café’s newest location in the historic Boston Common Concession…
Harvard Faces Trump Administration Pressure Amid Legal and Political Battle

Harvard Faces Trump Administration Pressure Amid Legal and Political Battle

The ongoing struggle between Harvard University and the Trump administration has intensified as both sides dig in for a protracted…
Doubt Lingers Over Union Prospects at MGB Amid NLRB Dispute

Doubt Lingers Over Union Prospects at MGB Amid NLRB Dispute

The future of unionization efforts at Massachusetts General Brigham (MGB) hangs in the balance as the corporate parent of some…
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Ending Immigration Programs, Protects Status of Hundreds of Thousands

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Ending Immigration Programs, Protects Status of Hundreds of Thousands

A federal judge has intervened to halt the Trump administration’s attempts to terminate various immigration programs that protect the legal…
Katie Nolan Reflects on Her Career Roots in Massachusetts

Katie Nolan Reflects on Her Career Roots in Massachusetts

Katie Nolan, a popular figure in sports commentary, shared her thoughts on the inevitable rise of robot umpires in baseball…
Sweet Celebrations: Boston’s Favorite Birthday Treats from WBUR Listeners

Sweet Celebrations: Boston’s Favorite Birthday Treats from WBUR Listeners

As WBUR celebrates its 75th anniversary with The WBUR Festival, the station commemorated its actual birthday back on March 1…
Jeremy Swayman Shines as Team USA Claims Gold at IIHF Championships

Jeremy Swayman Shines as Team USA Claims Gold at IIHF Championships

In a thrilling culmination to the IIHF World Championship, Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman turned in a stellar performance, making 25…
Boston and Other U.S. Cities Experiencing Significant Land Sinking Due to Groundwater Extraction

Boston and Other U.S. Cities Experiencing Significant Land Sinking Due to Groundwater Extraction

A recent study published in the British journal Nature Cities on May 8 highlights a concerning trend in American urban…