Interviews with Chinese immigrants suggest the allure of the U.S. is being put to the test by a torrent of immigration restrictions under President Trump, and the emergence of China as the world’s sec...

A district by district approach reflects the patchwork nature of AI guidance in Massachusetts as the technology rapidly evolves and affects learning, putting K-12 leaders on alert.

Boston runners took part in the Charlie Card Challenge Friday night, a 6-mile race from Boston College all the way to Park Street to see if they can outrun the T.

In closing arguments of the federal corruption trial, prosecutors and the defense agreed on one thing: This case comes down to a question of greed in cannabis investing.

State election data as of Thursday showed more than 468,000 early votes had been cast ahead of next Tuesday’s primary election, reflecting about 9% turnout so far.

When a prosecutor asked Ascend Wellness chief Frank Perullo if he was following the company's written code of conduct when agreeing to sell shares to Tompkins, Perullo said: “I was not."

Tucked away in the basement of a community center for veterans, the POSTunderground is cultivating a lively jazz scene with no cover charge and free snacks.

The World Cup comes to Boston(ish) this summer, with seven matches scheduled for Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Here are the basics you need to know.

If you’ve ever wandered around Copley Square or Atlantic Avenue on a Thursday evening in January, you know what I’m talking about.

Samath “Sam” Thoeun is the type of immigrant ICE says it’s going after: people with criminal records, even old ones. Now he's facing deportation to the home country of his parents, a place he's never ...

Given the political climate and risk to the school's financial future, several experts who spoke with WBUR said it may be strategically beneficial for Harvard to strike a deal with the Trump administr...

While Boston's two NPR affiliates — GBH and WBUR — get the most money, a half dozen smaller stations also rely on Corporation for Public Broadcasting grants for their music and local affairs programmi...

These ceremonies are not unique to Harvard and celebrate graduates from marginalized identities.

Concerning data in the D.C. region indicates that an economic slump is underway, pointing toward a prolonged contraction or possible recession, experts say.

As part of its budget proposal, the Massachusetts Senate renewed its push to shift the responsibility of paying broker's fees from renters to landlords in most cases. However, the House is pushing a m...

The Brookline school committee will vote May 15 on whether to accept one-time funds raised by an outside coalition to temporarily preserve the office, which focuses on advancing equity and inclusion p...

Small retailers that depend on global supplies are scrambling to absorb rising costs from higher tariffs. And a soon-expiring 90-day pause in tariffs on most countries have left businesses bracing for...

WBUR's newsroom reviewed the whirlwind of executive orders, directives, counter-actions and lawsuits over the past three-plus months — with a special focus on how federal actions are affecting Massach...

The federal government revoked visas or terminated records of more than 100 college students in Massachusetts and thousands nationwide. For international students, studying in America now feels differ...

The student is one of thousands nationwide whose visas or international student records in a federal database were abruptly canceled since early April.

In a letter to the campus community, Harvard President Alan Garber said lawyers for the school have informed the Trump administration that Harvard "will not surrender its independence or relinquish it...

The 23rd annual Boston International Film Festival kicks off Thursday, but organizers say that not a single filmmaker is coming from overseas this year — a change they say is in response to President ...

In a jam-packed auditorium, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu chatted with Edebiri, a 2013 Boston Latin School graduate, about her experience at the school. Wu also proclaimed April 10 as “Ayo Edebiri Day” in ...

Two skaters based at The Skating Club of Boston are preparing for the biggest competition of their partnership: the World Figure Skating Championships. The skating club recently lost six members of it...

The notice, signed by dean of the college, Mary Ellen Lane, called the decision "unfortunate" and said institutions across the country are "rescinding offers of admission as one means of controlling spending during a highly uncertain time."

In 2020, the pandemic closed classrooms and banished hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren to learn over screens at home. Here's what some local school workers say they saw then — and what challeng...

Higher education leaders have been on edge since President Trump took office in January and announced a slew of executive actions impacting research and academic institutions.

The guidance follows a flurry of executive actions from the Trump administration relating to stricter immigration and visa policies.

Many Quincy parents who testified at the recent school committee meeting voiced hope the holiday's recognition would strengthen Asian American representation in the city.

Earlier this month, bills to restrict cellphones and other personal electronics during school hours were proposed in the Senate and House.

The move comes after Trump rescinded a policy that kept schools off limits from immigration raids and arrests.

With so many ski areas in New England, Bostonians don’t have to travel too far to hit the slopes. Here are some expert tips on finding the best snow cover, staying safe on the slopes, buying gear and ...

The online hub launching next year will offer practical courses on how to deliver high-quality instruction to students who are blind or low vision.

Precincts in Charlestown, Dorchester, Hyde Park Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, the South End, and West Roxbury ran out of ballots, according to complaints compiled by WBUR from interviews with elected officials, election integrity advocates and voters, as well as public records.

A class-action lawsuit filed in Massachusetts claims that the educational publishing company Heinemann falsely advertised its products as “research-backed” and “data-based.”

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.

Education officials say threats of mass deportations to cuts in federal funding are among their concerns.