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Feb 08, 2023
What Boston's former Little Syria neighborhood tells us about immigrant life in the city today
00:16:12
We explore new research that shines light on the once active neighborhood in Boston called Little Syria. The research is part of an exhibit at MIT called "Visualizing Little Syria."
Feb 08, 2023
Governor Maura Healey says her office is exempt from the state's public records law. What that means for all of us in Massachusetts.
00:14:13
In Massachusetts, the Governor's office claims exemption from the state's public records law. We're one of just two states where this is the case. Governor Maura Healey has pledged greater transparency in office, but says she'll still claim that exemption.
Feb 08, 2023
Boston scientists study kids' internet use: the good, the bad and the weird
00:48:04
Plus, who's loneliest in Massachusetts, and how can we reach them?
Feb 08, 2023
How 'MBTA communities' are handling the state's requirement to build more housing
00:48:21
Plus, we grapple with Massachusetts' public records laws and explore Boston's once-thriving Little Syria neighborhood.
Feb 08, 2023
One step toward solving the state's housing crisis: MBTA community zoning
00:17:39
We look at how the 175 "MBTA communities" around the state are handling the new zoning requirements and other possible solutions to address the lack of housing in Massachusetts.
Feb 08, 2023
How to help your kids have a healthier relationship with social media
00:15:37
As part of our ongoing "Be Well" series, we look at the impact social media can have on the mental health and wellbeing of youths and adolescents, both positive and negative.
Feb 07, 2023
The need for equity in the Massachusetts startup economy
00:16:11
Only about half of one percent of venture capital in Massachusetts is flowing to Black entrepreneurs.
Feb 07, 2023
Local task force is studying why people are lonely and how to help them feel less isolated
00:15:59
We look at the state of loneliness in Massachusetts and ways to tackle it in residents of all ages with the co-chairs of the The Massachusetts Taskforce to End Loneliness & Build Community.
Feb 06, 2023
A look at the rise in anti-LGBTQ protests around Boston
00:14:03
Last month, a neo-Nazi group disrupted a drag queen story hour in Taunton. It was one of a handful of recent events outside of Boston where group members moved their protests from outside the events, to inside in front of children and their families. We talk about that seeming escalation and its impact on LGBTQ+ communities with two LGBTQ groups.
Feb 06, 2023
What Woburn's teacher strike tells us about what life is like in K-12 classrooms right now
00:13:26
Students in Woburn are back in classrooms after a week long strike ended yesterday. We talk about what happened with WBUR's Max Larkin, and the head of the Massachusetts Teachers Association Max Page.
Feb 08 | 00:16:12
What Boston's former Little Syria neighborhood tells us about immigrant life in the city today
Feb 08 | 00:14:13
Governor Maura Healey says her office is exempt from the state's public records law. What that means for all of us in Massachusetts.
Feb 08 | 00:48:04
Boston scientists study kids' internet use: the good, the bad and the weird
Feb 08 | 00:48:21
How 'MBTA communities' are handling the state's requirement to build more housing
Feb 08 | 00:17:39
One step toward solving the state's housing crisis: MBTA community zoning
Feb 08 | 00:15:37
How to help your kids have a healthier relationship with social media
Feb 07 | 00:16:11
The need for equity in the Massachusetts startup economy
Feb 07 | 00:15:59
Local task force is studying why people are lonely and how to help them feel less isolated
Feb 06 | 00:14:03
A look at the rise in anti-LGBTQ protests around Boston
Feb 06 | 00:13:26
What Woburn's teacher strike tells us about what life is like in K-12 classrooms right now
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