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Health Care

What Does the MGH U.S. News Ranking Mean?


By Jordan Weinstein
Massachusetts General Hospital has been named the number-one hospital in the country by U.S. News and World Report. But one health care expert warns that no list is conclusive.
WGBH Local News

Governor Signs Price Scanner Law


By Jordan Weinstein
What's a better way to inform consumers of an item's price: the old-fashioned sticker or the modern scanner? Some advocates are objecting to the new law, which lets retailers rely on technology instead of putting stickers on every single item.
WGBH News Focus: The MBTA

Demand Could Outpace Supply on the T


WGBH NEWS FOCUS: THE MBTA
By Jordan Weinstein
A report from a land-use think tank warns that by the end of the decade, Boston’s subways could grow so packed that trains would roll past waiting commuters, unable to accommodate more riders.
Immigration

Boston and the Great Potato Famine


By Jordan Weinstein
We talk to Michael Higgins, the president of Ireland, during his trip to Boston to commemorate the famine that forever changed the face of the city.
Election 2012

Member of Appointments Board Defends Elizabeth Warren


By Jordan Weinstein
A Harvard Law School professor and former Reagan administration official is calling "false" and "complete nonsense" any suggestion that Elizabeth Warren enjoyed an affirmative action advantage in her hiring as a full professor.
Folk Music

Judy Collins: Ready to Change the World


MORE ARTS NEWS
By Jordan Weinstein
The legendary folk singer will participate in a Storytellers benefit this week at Sanders Theatre in Cambridge. She talked with WGBH about her new memoir, Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: My Life in Music.
Health Care

Leading the Fight Against Childhood Cancer


By Jordan Weinstein
There's been a hopeful development in treatment for soft-tissue sarcoma. A doctor talks about how small foundations play a crucial role in cancer research.
WGBH News Focus: The MBTA

MBTA Riders Disrupt Budget Debate


WGBH NEWS FOCUS: THE MBTA
By Jordan Weinstein
Mass. House officers closed down public access to the chambers after a group of seniors and people with disabilities interrupted proceedings to protest MBTA fare hikes.
Fenway at 100

Fans Flock to Fenway Park Open House


WGBH: FENWAY AT 100
By Jordan Weinstein
The day before the official Fenway 100 celebration, the park opened to fans — and to Greater Boston, which recorded a tribute show on the grounds. Host Emily Rooney describes the scene.
Election 2012

Senate Candidate Marisa DeFranco


By Jordan Weinstein
The spotlight's on Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown, but there's still another Democrat in the race.
Cambridge

What's Next for Central Square?


By Jordan Weinstein
Major changes are coming to Central Square in Cambridge, fueling a resurgent urban renewal effort that some say is long overdue — and that others question.
Energy

State Aims to Slow Nuclear Plant Relicensing


By Jordan Weinstein
Attorney General Martha Coakley cited a expert report concluding the risks of severe accidents are greater than previously thought.
Gambling

Kraft Reps. Address Foxborough Selectmen


By Jordan Weinstein
U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Tauro granted a restraining order allowing Robert Kraft's representatives to speak after Kraft's company filed a civil rights lawsuit against the town.
Economy

Optimism Continues among Local Employers

By Jordan Weinstein
Associated Industries of Massachusetts reported that its business confidence index for February rose to its highest level in nearly a year.
Energy

Will Rising Gas Costs Change Driver Behavior?


By Jordan Weinstein
Gas prices are up for the 11th consecutive week. But a new study says that might not make a difference in how much people drive.
Transportation & Infrastructure

Boston Builds to 2020

By Jordan Weinstein
The Hub seems poised for a new burst of changes, including major developments along the Charles. We asked Tim Love of Northeastern University's School of Architecture to imagine what the Boston of 2020 might look like.
Weather & National Disasters

Winter's for Building


By Jordan Weinstein
The balmy weather has been lethal for ski resorts, but it's boom times for the region's construction industry. A financial services reporter explains the situation and the link to commercial lending.
Local Politics

Why Can't Cambridge Choose a Mayor?


By Jordan Weinstein
Every other year, as regular as the groundhog, Cambridge's City Council experiences gridlock trying to choose a mayor. What gives?
Music

Local Wins at the 2012 Grammys


By Jordan Weinstein
U.K.-born Adele grabbed the headlines but at least six of this year's Grammy winners have Boston connections. Listen to their music here.
Black History Month

Rubin Carter: The Hurricane


By Jordan Weinstein
A look back at the life of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a prize fighter who was wrongly convicted twice for murder.
WGBH Local News

Advocates Seek To Curb Online Ads For Kids


By Jordan Weinstein
Advocates argue that children are vulnerable to advertising's persuasive intent, and that merits protections against online ads.
Health Care

Mass. Group Applauds Course-Reversal On Planned Parenthood

By Jordan Weinstein
The director of the state Komen affiliate hopes local donors will see the impact of its state-level work.
WGBH Local News

In The Crowd For James Brown And Kevin White


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By Jordan Weinstein
In 1968, mayor Kevin White spoke at a James Brown concert to promote interracial peace. Attendee (and now WGBH host) Al Davis talks about how that message sounded from the audience.
Transportation & Infrastructure

Hands-Free Phone Law Might Not Increase Safety


By Jordan Weinstein
On Jan. 26, the Mass. transportation committee passed a bill that would prohibit handheld phones behind the wheel. But one expert says the "common sense" solution lacks sense. 
Economy

Holiday Sales Up In Mass.


By Jordan Weinstein
Massachusetts retailers say they enjoyed an unexpected 5.1 percent surge in 2011 holiday sales, about twice what was expected.
Classical

On The Zander Ouster


By Jordan Weinstein
Did the New England Conservatory overreact when it fired its renowned conductor? 
Social Issues

To More Americans, Class Matters


By Jordan Weinstein
A growing number of Americans believe there are class conflicts, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. 
War & Conflict

Peer Support May Help Homeless Vets In Mass.


By Jordan Weinstein
Massachusetts is doing a good job of reducing homelessness in veterans compared to the national average, but there's more work to be done. Coleman Nee of the state Dept. of Veterans' Services talks to WGBH News.
Education

X Marks The Spot For MIT Online Ed


By Jordan Weinstein
The new MITx online learning platform will offer students interactive labs, discussions and the opportunity to earn MIT credentials, provost Rafael Reif said.
Economy

Unemployment Drops: Why?


STUDIES SEE GROWING INEQUALITY
By Jordan Weinstein
Increased spending on arts, entertainment, dining out and recreation may be behind the latest Mass. unemployment rate, which dropped to 7 percent in November.
Sports

Football Celebration Leads To Debate Over Rules


By Jordan Weinstein
Cathedral High quarterback Matthew Owen raised his arm as he was about to cross into the end zone in the 4A State Super Bowl. A referee said he broke the sportsmanship rules. Has the Mass. Interscholastic Athletic Association gone too far?
Commentary

Dukakis On Gridlock, Influence And His 1988 Campaign


BARNEY FRANK TALKS TO WGBH NEWS
By Jordan Weinstein
WGBH News takes a critical look at the changing political landscape with former Mass. Gov. and past presidential candidate Michael Dukakis.
Fitness & Nutrition

A Picture That's Worth 1,000 Calories


READ THE PLATEMATE PROPOSAL (PDF)
By Jordan Weinstein
Two former Harvard University engineering students have developed a smartphone app they say could make dieting and weight loss as simple as taking a picture.
Education

Emerson Goes Hollywood But Rooted In Beantown


By Jordan Weinstein
Does the Hollywood sign outshine the lights of the Cutler Majestic? Emerson leader Lee Pelton said a new LA campus is an expansion — and not the start of a wholesale move west.
LOCAL BUSINESS

Resurrection Unlikely For Boston Icon


VOICES FROM THE BASEMENT
EMILY ROONEY SHOW: FILENE'S CLOSING FOR GOOD
By Jordan Weinstein

With parent company Syms filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, is it finally time to give up hope for the survival of Filene's Basement?

LOCAL NEWS

One Day Past Start Date, No Funds For Fuel


WGBH NEWS: TIME RUNNING OUT FOR FUEL PROGRAM
By Jordan Weinstein
November 1 usually marks the start of the annual federal winter fuel assistance program for low-income residents. This year, the money didn't go through on schedule.
WGBH Local News

Time Running Out For Heat Assistance Program


By Jordan Weinstein
Baby, it's getting cold outside — and heating help for low-income families hangs in the balance as the federal government wrestles with budget cuts.
LOCAL NEWS

Logan Officials Say Runway Is Safe


By Jordan Weinstein
Massport officials responded to a recent FAA data analysis calling Logan the ninth most dangerous airport in the U.S.
Boston

Harvard Reveals Plans For Allston Development


By Jordan Weinstein
In an open letter to Allston residents on Wednesday, leaders at Harvard University revealed the institution's vision for its vast Allston holdings whose development, stalled in 2009 following the economic downturn.
Boston

Boston Readies For Sept. 11 'Day Of Service'



SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Jordan Weinstein
Residents from across Massachusetts are responding in large numbers to a national call for service on September 11. This year's date may result in the largest outpouring of volunteerism the state has ever seen.
Boston

Westport Officials Work To Cleanup Toxins Found In Middle School

By Jordan Weinstein
Officials in Westport, Mass., are working to deal with unsafe levels of toxins discovered in a middle school there this week.
Religion

Boston Archdiocese Moves To Sell 6 Closed Churches

By Jordan Weinstein
The Archdiocese of Boston is moving to sell six of its shuttered churches. At three of them, parishioners who have been keeping vigil and holding lay services are now contemplating how to proceed from here.

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