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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Murph's hot dog stand, where the franks come with a side of sass
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Mike "Murph" Murphy has been drawing loyal customers to his roadside trailer in central Mass. for 20 years.Oleh WBUR
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Huntington’s 'Toni Stone' brings a trailblazing female baseball player to life
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In the 1950s, Toni Stone became the first woman to join a professional men’s baseball team. Now a New England premiere at the Huntington Theatre is shining a light on this forgotten figure’s story.Oleh WBUR
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A photography exhibit about the West Bank ignites tensions in Newton
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Protesters effectively shut down a reception for the exhibit, sparking questions about free speech and the role of public libraries in civic discourse.Oleh WBUR
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In Ipswich, a dam's history butts heads with the river's future
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A decade of debate in Ipswich comes to a head May 21, when the town votes on whether to remove Ipswich Mills Dam. On one side, removal-advocates hope to restore rare wetlands and provide a cushion against flooding. On the other, dam enthusiasts the tout the importance of the dam's history and recreation, arguing there are alternatives to full remov…
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With shelter deadlines looming, English classes prepare residents for 'self-sufficiency'
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Emergency shelter residents will eventually have to work and pay for their own housing. That's why the state is offering English classes at some shelters, part of a pilot program advocates hope will become available across the shelter system.Oleh WBUR
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I'm a feckless gardener — and that's OK
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Every year, as spring approaches, Anita Diamant wonders if she should just let nature run its course and surrender her garden to the weeds. Then every year, she tries and tries again. She's too Type A to give up.Oleh WBUR
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Listen: An artist resurrected Mount Auburn Cemetery's defunct pipe organ
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A decommissioned pipe organ has been given a second life by Mount Auburn Cemetery artist-in-residence Eden Rayz. She premieres a new work in Bigelow Chapel on Saturday.Oleh WBUR
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Boston's Ruthzee Louijeune on Haitian pride, from flag to food
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May 18 is Haitian Flag Day. To mark the occasion, WBUR spoke with Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune — the city's first Haitian-American elected official — for a quick cultural education on Massachusetts' Haitian community and the history of Haitian Flag Day.Oleh WBUR
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Hospitals statewide report an increase in patients while Steward works through financial turmoil
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Dr. George Kondylis, chief medical officer at Lawrence General Hospital, joins WBUR’s Morning Edition to discuss the how other hospitals are feeling the effects of Steward Health Care's financial tribulations.Oleh WBUR
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What marriage means to these same-sex couples
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Twenty years ago, the first LGBTQ couples were married in Massachusetts. The state was the first in the country to legalize same-sex marriage.Oleh WBUR
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Guster says the best is yet to come, even three decades later
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The alternative rock group Guster releases their latest studio album Friday, May 17. Titled “Ooh La La,” it’s the band’s ninth album in 30 years. Their debut album “Parachute” came out on CD in 1994.Oleh WBUR
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Under a deadline to leave shelters, homeless families face obstacles
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Ericka Guerrero and her son Leudi have been in the state shelter system since he was born more than 16 months ago. They've faced many hurdles and delays in getting out of shelter, including obtaining work authorization and competing for limited affordable housing.Oleh WBUR
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Many political leaders paid lip service to protesters' free speech while agreeing with arrests
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Critics say history will not look well upon hundreds of pro-Palestinian students being arrested for peaceful protests.Oleh WBUR
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Ana Sortun: Food that makes sense in my heart
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I love when people feel good after they've eaten — even if they've eaten quite a bit, says chef Ana Sortun. That to me, is great cooking.Oleh WBUR
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What does Steward Health's bankruptcy process look like?
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Ross Martin, Boston College law professor who teaches bankruptcy law, joins WBUR's Weekend Edition to break down what the bankruptcy process looks like for Steward Health Care.Oleh WBUR
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Boston's open-air market season has arrived. Here are 3 you can't miss
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This weekend marks the seasonal debut of some of Boston’s best open-air artisan markets and free local festivals, from Seaport to SoWa to Back Bay.Oleh WBUR
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Mass. alleges Steward jeopardized patient safety while paying off investors
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Bankruptcy court records provide a clearer picture of Steward’s unwieldy debts and how they affect patient care.Oleh WBUR
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Graduating students warily approach commencements after protests roil campuses
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Universities in greater Boston that had pro-Palestinian protest encampments will be holding commencement ceremonies in the coming weeks. Graduating seniors have mixed feelings about the occasion.Oleh WBUR
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Police clash with protesters at MIT, a day after student suspensions
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Police detained several protesters at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Thursday afternoon, the day after the school began issuing suspensions to those who took part in a pro-Palestinian encampment on the Kresge Lawn.Oleh WBUR
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Mass. lawmakers suggest changes to police handling of rape cases after WBUR investigation
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Legislators say potential improvements could include launching a new statewide sexual assault unit, forcing police to disclose more information about rapes and expanding the state’s DNA database.Oleh WBUR
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