ESPN's Patriots reporter Mike Reiss joined WBUR's Morning Edition to share his predictions for what's ahead this season.Oleh WBUR

Clerks were more likely to approve criminal charges against women and people without a lawyer in confidential hearings, according to a WBUR examination of court data. The Mass. high court is slated to hear arguments this month on whether to open up the hearings involving 28 defendants accused of paying for sex.…

Months before Alysia Abbott's daughter, Annabel, left for her freshman year of college, they talked about how hard it might be to leave home -- how lonely and lost she might feel. They both had a sense of what was coming. And yet.Oleh WBUR

The Federal Trade Commission's sweeping ban on noncompete agreement would have taken effect Wednesday — had it not been struck down by a judge. WBUR’s Zeninjor Enwemeka breaks down what the recent developments mean for Massachusetts businesses and workers.Oleh WBUR

A combination of factors like the end of federal COVID-19 funds, rising inflation and declining enrollment are straining school district budgets across Massachusetts.Oleh WBUR

Marine Corps veteran and cryptocurrency advocate John Deaton won Tuesday's Republican primary for the U.S. Senate and now faces long odds to unseat Elizabeth Warren in November.Oleh WBUR

The MBTA is set to launch a new reduced fare program this week, dramatically widening the pool of people who qualify and potentially cutting transit costs in half for about 60,000 riders.Oleh WBUR

Dr. Abha Agrawal, CEO of Lawrence General Hospital, joined Weekend Edition to discuss the hospital's attempts to take control of Holy Family Hospital.Oleh WBUR

On Saturday, as Carney Hospital in Dorchester closed its doors, nurse Elaine Graves joined Weekend Edition. She had worked at the hospital for nearly 50 years.Oleh WBUR

In an otherwise sleepy state primary, the race for Supreme Judicial Court clerk is drawing a rush of money and high-profile political endorsements.Oleh WBUR

Steward is closing Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. In both communities, patients and employees are saying a painful goodbye to their local hospitals.Oleh WBUR

The Rhode Island-based health system Lifespan said it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton for $175 million. Lawrence General has also finalized an agreement to purchase Holy Family Hospital with locations in Methuen and Haverhill.…

Former Mayor of Boston Marty Walsh spoke with WBUR about his relationship with Vice President Harris, the challenges facing the Democratic party and whether he has plans to return to public office.Oleh WBUR

To reflect on the saga of the 'Summer of Market Basket' one decade later, WBUR's Morning Edition is joined by Grant Welker, a local reporter who co-authored the book “We are Market Basket.”Oleh WBUR

David Williams, president of Boston consulting firm Health Business Group, joins WBUR's Weekend Edition to help unpack what it means for the industry.Oleh WBUR

Health reporter Martha Bebinger joins WBUR's Morning Edition to unpack the negotiations and legal twists of the Steward hospital deals.Oleh WBUR

Wu said she and other mayors are highlighting the challenges surrounding housing affordability at the convention, and that she's hoping for more federal support for Boston and Massachusetts in the related crises around immigration and homelessness.Oleh WBUR

Eighteen-year-old Massachusetts delegate Ella Hogan joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Harris' campaign and how young voters are thinking about the election.Oleh WBUR

Jessica Tang, president of AFT Massachusetts, says Walz's experience as a teacher, and his and Harris's commitment to public education and labor unions, will mean good things for educators and students.Oleh WBUR

Longtime Democrat Darnell Williams is a Massachusetts delegate at the convention. WBUR's Josie Guarino spoke with Williams ahead of the DNC to talk about the party's mood and platform.Oleh WBUR