The promise of transforming Massachusetts into "Hollywood East" has been around a long time, but the future remains uncertain. Still, that doesn't mean Boston and the rest of the state haven't been the setting for many films over the years. A look at some of the more notable ones. Full Story »
This month, the Massachusetts State College Building Authority is raising almost $150 million for new dorms, cafeterias and parking garages. That's the most in years. Full Story »
In a rare interview, interim Sen. Paul Kirk told WBUR about the race to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the state of health care reform on the Hill and the honor and humility of sitting at the desk of the man he calls "the most effective United States senator in our country's history." Full Story »
The New England Patriots have needed a second-half spark most of the season. On Sunday, Wes Welker gave it to them. Full Story »
Nobel prize winning economist Paul Samuelson died Sunday at his home in Belmont. He was 94. Full Story »
Many listeners mistakenly thought WBUR took "The Moth" and "Radiolab" off the air. In fact, those programs produced a limited number of episodes this year and will return to 90.9 FM as soon as new ones are available. A note from the program director. Full Story »
Midwives say they can make childbirth healthier and happier, but the medical establishment is still skeptical. For one expectant mother in Massachusetts, the decision to have a home birth with the help of midwives is, well, the natural thing to do. Full Story »
At a time when homes are worth less, property taxes are going up in Boston. The city government is raising property taxes next year by the maximum allowed under state law. Full Story »
The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation claims the state is still facing a $300 to $500 million deficit the current fiscal year, even though the governor and Legislature just began implementing $484 million in cuts. Full Story »
Harvard University will halt construction of a science center in Boston's Allston neighborhood after completing the building's foundation, while it reassesses future development options. Full Story »
Suffolk District Attorney Daniel Conley announced on Thursday that an 11-month investigation by Boston Police homicide detectives found that no person or entity bore criminal responsibility for the January 2008 death of Lt. Kevin Kelley. Full Story »
As President Obama works to achieve consensus on such difficult issues as universal health care and the attempt to encourage the economy while presiding over two wars, he needs all the friends he can get. But Mr. Obama may feel he has been saddled with one he could do without. Full Story »
Boston's Bang Camaro has two guitarists, a bassist, a drummer -- and between 10 and 20 lead male singers. That's a lot of testosterone. The massive rock band's live shows are the stuff of legend, but getting the band together is not easy. Full Story »
Reporter’s Notebook The scene: Boston. A Chinatown restaurant just off Essex Street. Lavender walls and brushed ink paintings. A buffet spread complete with beef broccoli, fried rice and mu shu pork. And a big, green banner proclaiming “Steve Pagliuca For Senate.” But where was Pagliuca? This was his campaign event. Supporters had come, so had people who [...] Full Story »
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and his wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, have not chosen a name for their son, who was born Tuesday. Brady calls the birth a "a wonderful experience in my life." Full Story »
Although Alan Khazei won't go to Washington, we can only hope he will still make good on his promises to spearhead anti-poverty programs in the private sector. A reporter's notebook. Full Story »
Massachusetts Democrats are putting up a united front after Attorney General Martha Coakley topped the field of four candidates seeking their party's nomination to the Senate seat once held by the late Edward M. Kennedy. Full Story »
State Sen. Scott Brown, the GOP nominee for U.S. Senate, faces an uphill battle in the short general election campaign ahead. Massachusetts has not sent a Republican to Congress since 1994. Full Story »
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry says what happens in Pakistan is as critical to American success in South Asia as what happens on the ground in Afghanistan. Full Story »
In just under six weeks, it's back to the polls for the final vote in the special election for Massachusetts' open U.S. Senate seat. WBUR's political analysts look at what lies ahead in the final leg of the race. Full Story »
Unofficial results of the special statewide Senate primary election. Full Story »
Supporters of Attorney General Martha Coakley are hailing her victory in the Democratic primary as a historic step for women. Full Story »
Rep. Michael Capuano spoke to a crowd of disappointed supporters at the Fairmont Copley Hotel and said his campaign "couldn't catch up" to Martha Coakley's statewide operation. Full Story »
State Sen. Scott Brown has won the Republican nomination in the race to succeed the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Full Story »
Attorney General Martha Coakley has defeated three other candidates to win the Democratic nomination in the race to succeed the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Full Story »
A 6-day-old sheep relaxes with its mother at a zoo in Tokyo, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)
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