Tori Bedford
WGBH
Boston, MA, United States
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As First Night Boston celebrations return to ring in 2023, officials urge caution amid spiking viral infections
City officials urged caution ahead of the New Year's Eve celebration as levels of flu, RSV, COVID-19 and other infectious viruses continue to spread. → Read More
‘I thought my kids were dead’: Students’ families call for change after shooting at Dorchester high school
An 18-year-old student was shot outside Jeremiah E. Burke High School Tuesday morning, following a stabbing last month at the Dorchester school. → Read More
Boston anti-violence activist charged with fraud, conspiracy in federal indictment
Monica Cannon-Grant and her husband are accused of allegedly defrauding donors and grantmakers to their nonprofit, the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance and a mortgage lending business. → Read More
St. Vincent Hospital nurses hope their union victory sets a workplace standard for essential workers
The Worcester nurses walked off the job on March 8, making it the longest nurses strike in state history. → Read More
Man Arrested At Mass And Cass Denied Treatment, Sent To Worcester Jail With Ongoing COVID-19 Outbreak
A man arrested during a clearing of the homeless encampment at the Mass and Cass corridor in Boston was denied medical treatment for substance use disorder and instead was detained overnight in a correctional facility in Worcester that has an ongoing outbreak of COVID-19. → Read More
Boston Council Race Pits Trailblazer Against Perennial Candidate
Tania Fernandes Anderson is running to become Boston's first female Muslim City Councilor, facing off against longstanding community figure and perennial political candidate Roy Owens. → Read More
‘Every Day It Gets Worse’: Community Calls On Mayoral Candidates To Tackle Opioid Problem At Mass And Cass
Mayoral candidates face pressure to tackle safety and public health issues for residents and people seeking resources at Mass and Cass. → Read More
While Boston Police Street Stops Decrease, Black People Are Still Stopped The Most
Black people represented more than 60% of the stops — more than double the amount of white people stopped by police in 2020. → Read More
Boston-Area Protesters Rally All Weekend To Stop Asian Hate After Recent Violent Attacks
Local protests over the weekend highlighted issues affecting Boston’s Asian community. → Read More
Candidate’s Rainbow Peace Flag Causes Controversy At Newton City Council Debate
If Barash chose to fly the flag in his background, organizers from the neighborhood council groups hosting the debate said he could not participate. → Read More
Whole Foods Employees Vow Discrimination Lawsuit 'Not Over' After Judge Throws Out Bulk Of Claims
“It’s not over,” former Whole Foods employee Savannah Kinzer said. → Read More
Yes, Anyone Can Be Fired For Taking Part In A Violent Mob
Despite First Amendment protections provided to some public employees, even attending riots like the one at the U.S. Capitol this week could provide grounds for termination. → Read More
Following Unrest in D.C., Massachusetts Activists Plan To Protest Every Day Until Biden Is Inaugurated
"People have to realize that you can't put back a fascist movement by voting and then going home. You have to come out in the streets," said one Refuse Facism organizer. → Read More
Elderly Care Facilities Tackle COVID-19 Vaccine Skepticism
Some experts fear that skepticism might hold frontline workers back from getting vaccinated. → Read More
Holiday Travelers Are Taking Covid Tests From Those Who Really Need Them
Pre-travel COVID-19 tests have made it nearly impossible for patients who have symptoms to get tested. → Read More
Ballot Box Outside BPL Set Ablaze In 'Deliberate Attack,' Officials Say
Galvin said the FBI is investigating the incident, which took place at around 4 a.m. at the polling location in Copley Square. → Read More
With Roots In The Civil Rights Movement, Roller Skating Is So Much More Than Just A Passing Trend
Due to pandemic shutdowns and social media, the retro pastime is having a major comeback. → Read More
Massachusetts Businesses Gradually Reopen Under Strict Guidelines
Phase one of the governor’s reopening plan takes effect Monday with some major industry-specific guidelines and alterations. → Read More
Boston Archdiocese Sends Priests To Bless Dying COVID-19 Patients In Area Hospitals
The Boston Archdiocese is organizing teams of priests to provide the Sacrament of the Sick, a traditional Catholic anointing end-of-life ceremony. → Read More
'The Check In' Episode Five: Love In The Time Of Coronavirus, Part One
We delve into your love lives in two episodes that focus on dating and relationships during a pandemic. → Read More