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Bike lanes have cycled into Boston's mayoral race. Mayor Michelle Wu has established over 15 miles of new bike lanes over the last few years. Her chief rival, Josh Kraft, is challenging the rollout.

Chelsea Public Schools superintendent Dr. Almi Abeyta explains how a pause in federal grants will impact accelerated learning programs.

Massachusetts Health and Human Service Secretary Kate Walsh is retiring after two and a half years in the role. Gov. Maura Healey has appointed Dr. Kiame Mahaniah, the current undersecretary for health, to replace Walsh.

Levi Mngomezulu, 11, makes his professional debut a coming-of-age play about a Nigerian boy navigating life in New York. Featuring authentic accents and diverse stories, the production is part of Mfoniso Udofia's nine-play UFOT Family Cycle.

The center, which supports nearly 100 adult artists with disabilities, has relocated to a new, fully accessible facility just down the street from its longtime home. The move provides expanded studio space, improved accessibility, and a larger gallery to showcase and sell artists' work — all aimed at fostering greater inclusion in the local arts community.

WBUR's Morning Edition hears from Shira Diner with the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers about why she supports the work stoppage of public defenders.

Chef Tiffani Faison, of Sweet Cheeks Q and several other Boston restaurants, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to share some cooking tips for the peak of summer in Massachusetts.

Sun Block is a temporary art installation in Central Square designed to provide shade and start conversation around heat exposure.

Renée Krimsier is primarily a professional flutist. But during "The Stars and Stripes Forever," she and two other musicians pop up out of their seats and play a signature section on the piccolo. She says even after performing in it many times over decades, the concert celebrating "America's birthday party" is still a thrill.

The Boston Globe's Kara Baskin joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about where kids belong.

Michael Curry is president and CEO of the League and joined WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss what President Trump's enormous spending bill will mean for Massachusetts residents.

Six Massachusetts National Guard soldiers will fire the cannons at the end of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, the finale to the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. The cannons have only about 20 seconds in the spotlight, but Sgt. Matthew Jodoin says it takes a lot of practice.

Trump's massive spending packing is adding tens of billions for immigration enforcement and deportations. But immigration lawyers say it's hard to imagine how that'll happen with fewer judges on the bench.

Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern stepped off the House floor to speak with WBUR's Morning Edition on President Trump's tax and spending cuts bill.

The outgoing councilor is facing jail time for orchestrating a kickback scheme involving city funds. In a wide-ranging interview with WBUR, she maintained she's proud of her work and sidestepped discussion of her legal case.

The bullet holes in the bedrooms and stairs at the Jason Russell House are a testament to a past that isn't fully recognized today, says historian Joel Bohy.

Evan Horowitz, with the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University, joins WBUR's Morning Edition.

Gov. Maura Healey says she'll sign off on a new policy that says whoever hires a real estate broker has to pay their fee — usually landlords. Advocates say this is a relief for renters, but more should be done to make housing affordable.

The $61 million spending deal includes new limits on broker's fees and requires Massachusetts' regional transit authorities to run fare-free buses. However, other proposals — like taxing candy and overhauling the state's liquor license rules — did not make the final cut.

A bill in the Massachusetts Legislature would give the workers of a business the right of first refusal to buy the company when an owner decides to sell.

New Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley spoke with WBUR's All Things Considered about how he'll work to grow the Massachusetts economy.

Scott Kirsner talks about what to expect from the new economic development secretary.

The FBI brought a man from El Salvador to the U.S. to testify in a Massachusetts case against members of the notorious gang MS-13. The informant says he was promised refuge in the U.S. — but his identity was exposed, and now he faces deportation.

The Southborough singer-songwriter wowed judges with the wry relatability of her song "Good Sign."

Advocates say a growing number of immigrants are seeking ways to grant privileges to family or friends willing to care for their children in case families are separated.

Political fundraising groups have funneled millions of dollars into ads for the Boston mayoral contest, setting the stage for the most expensive — and perhaps, most contentious — election for the city in recent memory.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins WBUR's Morning Edition to fire back at her challenger, Josh Kraft, after Kraft claimed he'd obtained documentation showing that the cost of Wu's plan to rebuild Franklin Park's White Stadium has skyrocketed.

This is no ordinary heat. All time records are within reach today, as this early season heat wave becomes official.

Bank of America discharged over 16,000 old mortgages after a merger with Fleet. Then it discovered more than hundreds of the loans had never been paid off after all. The bank has sued over 100 of homeowners in Massachusetts to reinstate the mortgages.

Boston sweltered to 94 degrees on Sunday, and if the temperature cracks 90 degrees again Monday, the city will have officially logged a three-day heat wave by the end of Tuesday.

Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss is tentatively optimistic that President Trump's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites could bring Iran to the negotiating table. But, he argues, the bombings should spur Congress to shrink the president's war powers.

Gov. Maura Healey joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss how the Trump administration's approach to immigration, trade, and research funding affects Massachusetts.

The ravenous shark in "Jaws" began chomping its way across movie screens 50 years ago on June 20. The film became the first summer blockbuster and made Martha's Vineyard a tourism destination.

'Jaws' reignited existing fears of sharks. But it also inspired new generations of researchers interested in the apex predators.

A full-time community college professor in Massachusetts, on average, makes about $68,000 a year. Many need to juggle a second job to pay the bills.

Many other state and local law enforcement agencies are informally cooperating with federal immigration authorities, often by calling Border Patrol following traffic stops.

Boston Globe Reporter Aidan Ryan spoke with WBUR's All Things Considered about the unusual level of attention Read's two trials have garnered.

The Plymouth County Sheriff's Office has taken 545 ICE detainees to the Hanscom airport since President Trump took office, from January through May, according to data obtained in a public records request.

WBUR's Anthony Brooks reports that the political leaders shared how the president's actions have damaged economies on both sides of the border.

Scott Kirsner joins Morning Edition to discuss the event, as layoffs, federal funding cuts and empty lab space shake up the biotech industry.

Transforming clothes into wearable tools for self-soothing is Megan Burke's mission. She's been leading workshops in Massachusetts to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health challenges — one stitch at a time.

The Red Sox are trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, ending a months-long standoff between the slugger and the Sox over Devers' defensive utilization.