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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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College students disillusioned over political choices, lean toward Biden
A new Harvard Kennedy School poll found adults under 30 favoring President Biden, especially women. Leading concerns among young voters are the economy, abortion rights and the war in Gaza. Students in Greater Boston echoed these concerns in interviews with WBUR.
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For the first time, Boston has a chief climate officer
Brian Swett will be Boston's first chief climate officer. The role will oversee address climate change efforts across city departments.
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Immigrants want faster permission to work. So do Mass. leaders and businesses
"The people out on the floor are the heart of the operation; without them, we can't get our product out the door," Ahead's Tracy Silvia said. "They don't deserve the reputation or bad rap they get for being immigrants."
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Here's what's happened at the 128th Boston Marathon
It's Marathon Monday, and tens of thousands of runners will make their way along the historic 26.2-mile race route. We'll provide live updates throughout the day, including details on how you can join the throngs of spectators cheering the racers on.
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Urban renewal battle in Lawrence pits mayor against city council
Officials are locked in fight over who has the power to transfer city-owned properties. It could be up to a judge to decide who's right.
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Boston Marathon forecast: Not ideal for racers, but spectators get a beautiful day
Beyond the challenge of racing 26.2 miles, participants often face another hurdle: the unpredictable New England weather. While this year's Marathon Monday forecast does not look completely ideal for runners because it will be on the mild side, it's certainly not going to feature anything extreme. Spectators will enjoy a beautiful day.