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Mass. is on track to meet its near-term climate goals, but the hardest work lies ahead
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Massachusetts first annual climate report card shows that the state is making good progress in key sectors, but needs to ramp up decarbonization efforts.Av WBUR
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Why Boston gets a Christmas tree from Nova Scotia every year
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The tradition dates back over a century, and serves as a token of thanks from the Canadian province for Boston's assistance after a disaster during World War I.Av WBUR
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50 years ago, the Boston Pops started a holiday tradition
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Holiday Pops was first introduced on December 21, 1973, under the name “A Pops Christmas Party.” Over the decades, the series has become more inclusive with diversified programming and grown from just three concerts to 39 at Symphony Hall.Av WBUR
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A mellow holiday shopping vibe in Boston, as online sales surge nationally
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More and more holiday shopping is done from the comfort of consumers' homes, but Black Friday traditions aren't dying out just yet.Av WBUR
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Needham man says 2 relatives were released by Hamas
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A Needham man whose relatives were taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7 said two of his cousins, both minors, were among those released during the temporary truce Monday.Av WBUR
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Scientists, Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe work to solve mysteries of stripers, herring
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Scientists and Aquinnah Wampanoag tribal officials think a small population of striped bass could be defying their migratory nature. And that, in turn, could be impeding efforts to restore a second fish species: herring.Av WBUR
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For many renters, apartment application fees add up. Some are illegal
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Rental application fees are on the rise in this high-priced market. At some apartment showings, dozens of people pay the fees. For brokers, it's unethical; for landlords, it's barred by law.Av WBUR
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Too much turkey? How to make the most of Thanksgiving leftovers
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Solon Kelleher, an arts fellow for WBUR, grew up working in his family's Worcester restaurant kitchen. He shares some of his favorite recipes for how to put leftovers to good use.Av WBUR
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Tanglewood's Hollywood debut in Bradley Cooper's new film 'Maestro'
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Bradley Cooper directed and stars as 20th century conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein. Cooper filmed “Maestro” at actual locations from Bernstein's life, including Tanglewood in Lenox.Av WBUR
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West Roxbury baker whips up specialty pies for Thanksgiving
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WBUR's Laney Ruckstuhl checked in with Carlene O'Garro, of Delectable Desires pastries, who said she was juggling hundred of orders, plus a few pies for her own family.Av WBUR
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War in Gaza feels personal for some Mass. health care workers
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The war has triggered a devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Hospitals have not been spared. Most are no longer functioning. For many doctors in the Boston area, this far-away conflict feels deeply personal.Av WBUR
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Without a home, a cancer patient on the waitlist for public housing puts off surgery
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Deb Libby applied for a place to live in the state's public housing system, which has many empty apartments, according to a WBUR and ProPublica investigation. The state has since pledged to fill the vacancies, but Libby is still waiting for a permanent home.Av WBUR
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With adult shelters in Mass. overflowing, advocates worry about winter
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While the state's family shelter system is in crisis, adult shelters filled earlier than normal this fall. Many are operating over capacity, and advocates are calling for action from the state.Av WBUR
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'I landed on love': Families try a different approach to addiction
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The success of addiction treatment often depends on the person struggling. But there may be a crucial — and often overlooked — factor. Some experts say loved ones can play a critical role in guiding a person toward recovery.Av WBUR
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State senator who serves in National Guard sees family shelter crisis from 2 vantage points
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Sen. John Velis, a Democrat who represents parts of Hampden and Hampshire counties, was activated with the Massachusetts National Guard to serve for two weeks in hotels and motels that are being used as family shelters. He's also voting on the bill to provide an additional $250 million in funding for family shelter.…
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20 years later, Hillary Goodridge reflects on Mass. gay marriage win
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Saturday marks 20 years since Massachusetts became the first state in the nation to allow same sex couples to marry. Hillary Goodridge, a lead plaintiff in the case decided in 2003 by the Supreme Judicial Court, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the case and its legacy.Av WBUR
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8 takeaways for Mass. from the National Climate Assessment
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The fifth National Climate Assessment, produced every four years, details on the effects of climate change in the Northeast. Climate change will bring more heat waves, flooding and coastal erosion to the region.Av WBUR
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Cape homeowners push to install solar panels in historic districts
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The 45,000 people who live in Cape Cod's Old Kings Highway Historic District are required to get approval from local committees for visible solar installations. Those who have had their solar plans challenged or denied have described the committees’ decisions as inconsistent, arbitrary, and subjective.…
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Brookline town meeting approves new multifamily zoning rules along MBTA route
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WBUR's Morning Edition hears from Sam Mintz, editor of Brookline News, about a new zoning proposal that passed last night at a town meeting in Brookline. The plan will put the town in compliance with state regulations requiring multifamily zoning within communities serviced by the MBTA.Av WBUR
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Entrepreneurs want to use EV chargers to highlight historic Black landmarks
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Impact Energy's plan is to install EV chargers in key locations to boost business and tourism in historical Black neighborhoods.Av WBUR
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