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Lawmakers enacted legislation that enables Massachusetts to take the land occupied by the under-construction Norwood Hospital by eminent domain, effectively ratcheting up the pressure for the property's owner to make a deal with a new operator before the state flexes its authority to intervene.

Lawmakers send Healey eminent domain bill in bid to revive Norwood HospitalA vestige of the Steward Health Care bankruptcy crisis, Norwood Hospital closed in 2020 due to catastrophic flooding. Construction of a new hospital was stalled as Steward went bankrupt, and the property remains controlled by real estate investment trust Medical Properties Trust.trib.al

We take a tour of the 117-year-old Kayem Foods to learn about the Polish immigrants who founded it in Chelsea.

From Chelsea to the Green Monster, the story behind Fenway FranksWe take a tour of the 117-year-old Kayem Foods to learn about the Polish immigrants who founded it in Chelsea.trib.al

Under the terms of the settlement, Christopher Hood, the founder of NSC-131 who is from Massachusetts, will pay $2,500 and perform 250 hours of community service after admitting he violated the state’s antidiscrimination laws.

Leader of neo-Nazi group to pay fine, perform community service after targeting Concord caféUnder the terms of the settlement, Christopher Hood, the founder of NSC-131 who is from Massachusetts, will pay $2,500 and perform 250 hours of community service after admitting he violated the state’s antidiscrimination laws.trib.al

Many Massachusetts nursing homes fail to meet state staffing requirements, leading to poor care. Five years ago, state health officials set minimum staffing levels to help improve care. A New Bedford Light analysis found that staffing levels in Massachusetts nursing homes are worse now in some ways.

Half of all nursing homes in Massachusetts are understaffedMany Massachusetts nursing homes fail to meet state staffing requirements, leading to poor care. Five years ago, state health officials set minimum staffing levels to help improve care. A New Bedford Light analysis of federal data found that staffing levels in Massachusetts nursing homes are worse now in some ways.trib.al

President Trump suspended the nation’s refugee program early in his second term, but created a controversial carveout for for white Afrikaans-speaking South Africans. Vermont is expected to resettle more than 100 Afrikaners before the end of September.

More than 100 white South Africans to resettle in Vermont, as door remains closed for other refugeesPresident Trump suspended the nation’s refugee program early in his second term, but created a controversial carveout for for white Afrikaans-speaking South Africans. Vermont is expected to resettle more than 100 Afrikaners before the end of September.trib.al

Summer camps are all about embracing the outdoors. But as climate change fuels dangerous heat and unhealthy air, the outdoors is becoming something camps must protect children from.

Bad air and hot days: Summer camps grapple with climate changeSummer camps are all about embracing the outdoors. But as climate change fuels dangerous heat and unhealthy air, the outdoors is becoming something camps must protect children from.trib.al

The news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump.

Trump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarilyThe news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump.trib.al

Following sharp criticism over the death of a city cyclist, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is replacing her interim chief of streets with a respected bicycle advocate. The mayor's office also announced dates for new neighborhood meetings on a controversial center bus lane plan for Blue Hill Avenue

After cyclist's death, Wu shakes up 'Streets Cabinet' leadershipThe mayor's office also announced dates for new neighborhood meetings on a controversial center bus lane plan for Blue Hill Avenuetrib.al

This year marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. As we look back on this important moment in history, we want to hear your personal stories from across the community. Tell us at the link below.

How did the 9/11 attacks affect you?This year marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. As we look back on this important moment in history, we want to hear your personal stories from across the community.trib.al

Summer herbs are having a mo-mint. 🌿

Spice up a dish in no thyme: Summer herbs are having a mo-mintIf you have a sunny apartment window, fire escape or small patio that gets a few hours of sunlight, you can grow herbs. You don’t need a huge yard or a large garden.trib.al

“They call me Mr. James, so a kindergartener will be like, ‘Mr. James, you know how you have a hat?’ And I'm like, ‘Yeah.’ The kid goes, ‘My dad has a hat, too.’ And that's the conversation. And that's why I love them, you know? It's so simple. There's no drama.”

Meet Jimmy Cash, Worcester's funniest janitorWBUR's All Things Considered host Lisa Mullins talks with comedian Jimmy Cash about elementary school gossip, sobriety and his journey to the comedy stage.trib.al

From a new album from longtime blue-collar Boston rockers to a satisfying anthem of outrage from a western Mass. singer-songwriter, WBUR’s music writers share some of their favorite music they heard in July.

Our favorite local music we heard in JulyFrom a new album from longtime blue-collar Boston rockers to a satisfying anthem of outrage from a western Mass. singer-songwriter, WBUR’s music writers share some of their favorite music they heard in July.trib.al

Allston has long suffered from a rodent problem and earned the Boston neighborhood the nickname “Rat City.” Paired with the challenges that local musicians have faced in recent years, organizers transformed the plight into a creative, community-centered event.

Rat City Arts Festival builds community around a common problemAllston has long suffered from a rodent problem and earned the Boston neighborhood the nickname “Rat City.” Paired with the challenges that local musicians have faced in recent years, organizers transformed the plight into a creative, community-centered event.trib.al

Director Penny Lane's enchanting documentary follows how the Eruasian eagle-owl, who escaped from the Central Park Zoo in 2023, became an emissary of the asphalt jungle. Critic Sean Burns writes "the film is so much more than an amusing anecdote about an exotic animal on the loose."

'Wild Inside' chronicles how Flaco the owl became a New York City folk heroDirector Penny Lane's enchanting documentary follows how the Eruasian eagle-owl, who escaped from the Central Park Zoo in 2023, became an emissary of the asphalt jungle. Critic Sean Burns writes "the film is so much more than an amusing anecdote about an exotic animal on the loose."trib.al

New England's wild oyster reefs have been decimated by overfishing, pollution, development and climate change. Aran Mooney, who studies underwater acoustics at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, is researching whether sound can help with efforts to restore oyster beds.

The oysters demand Aerosmith! Research investigates if local sounds can help restore Mass. oyster reefsThe New England coast used to be crowded with wild oyster reefs. But the reefs have been decimated by overfishing, pollution, development and climate change. Aran Mooney, who studies underwater acoustics at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, is researching whether sound can help with efforts to restore oyster beds.trib.al

Whether you're stressed over completing daily tasks or feel like you haven’t accomplished enough in your life, here are some tips and tricks to alleviate worries.

How to relieve the stress that comes with time anxietyWhether you are feeling stress over how to complete daily tasks or feeling like you haven’t accomplished enough in your life, an expert shares tips for coping with that anxiety.trib.al

Senate leaders on Wednesday sent a strongly worded letter to the nation’s regulator of buses that oversees transportation safety. The move comes after a WBUR/ProPublica report found dozens of fatal crashes missing from the federal safety record.

Senators demand proof that federal regulators can ensure school and city bus safetyThe request from two Democratic senators comes after WBUR and ProPublica found that the federal safety record was missing dozens of fatal crashes involving one of the nation’s largest public transit operators.trib.al

Lindsay Clancy is charged with three counts of first-degree murder for strangling her children. Her attorney is seeking what's known as the insanity defense, arguing that she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis.

Courtroom hears harrowing 911 call in Lindsay Clancy case, as ex-husband recalls the day of children's killingsLindsay Clancy is charged with three counts of first-degree murder for strangling her children. Her attorney is seeking what's known as the insanity defense, arguing that she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis.trib.al

Autumn Allen's young adult novel "You Only Live Twice" captures the giddiness of first love, the joy of Islam and the harsh realities of being visibly Muslim in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Boston author gives Muslim children chance to see themselves on the pageAutumn Allen's young adult novel "You Only Live Twice" captures the giddiness of first love, the joy of Islam and the harsh realities of being visibly Muslim in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing. She wrote the book so that her niece could “read with an eye to emotional truth” and know this story is for her.trib.al

The residents are expected to argue that state environmental regulators violated the law and their statutory authority when they allowed the Markley data center to add more diesel generators on the property.

Residents want a judge to pause Lowell data center expansionThe residents are expected to argue that state environmental regulators violated the law and their statutory authority when they allowed the Markley data center to add more diesel generators on the property.trib.al