Sam Turken
WGBH
Norfolk, VA, United States
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Contentious charter school proposal in Worcester gets state board's approval
The Worcester Cultural Academy is set to open in August. → Read More
WRTA buses to remain free through June 2023
The Worcester area transit agency began its no-fare policy in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Worcester takes next step toward policy to increase affordable housing
The city manager's office will begin drafting an ordinance. → Read More
Worcester asks residents to steer clear of some waterways during treatment for harmful algae
Local experts anticipate more frequent preventative measures as the effects of climate change make algae blooms more likely. → Read More
Worcester becomes latest Mass. community to end indoor mask mandate
Lowell, Beverly and Mansfield all recently rescinded their mandates. → Read More
Worcester kills proposal that would have banned new gas stations
A close vote on City Council narrowly defeated moving forward on the citizen petition. → Read More
Two more WPI students die, bringing total to six since July
The Worcester Polytechnic Institute deaths have raised concerns about mental health on campus. → Read More
At A Crossroads: Sea level rise could make it even harder to find affordable housing
WHRO Public Media is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the citizens in the communities it serves by responding to their need to be engaged, educated, entertained and enlightened. → Read More
'Millions Left On The Table': How Cities Can Do More To Battle Rising Flood Insurance Rates
Increased flooding from climate change is making flood insurance so expensive that some worry they'll lose their homes. A federal program can cut costs if cities invest in flood protection. → Read More
Broward County To Devote Over $2 Million For Mental Health, Substance Abuse Programs
Broward County is devoting just over $2 million to help fund mental health and substance abuse programs. The initiative will be geared toward helping young → Read More
Aventura Train Station Proposal Wins Approval From Miami-Dade Transit Oversight Board
A Miami-Dade County citizen transit oversight board has recommended the approval of a publicly-funded Virgin Trains station in Aventura despite lingering → Read More
Broward County, City of Hollywood Still Disagree Over Location For New 911 Tower
After meeting on Thursday, Broward County and Hollywood commissioners still disagree over where to put a new 911 communications tower. The meeting between → Read More
Air And Sea Show Takes Flight Over Miami Beach For Memorial Day Weekend
Thunder cracked and roared over Miami Beach this weekend, but there wasn't a drop of rain for miles. The sound that rang out above the city came courtesy → Read More
South Floridians Discuss Green New Deal, Climate Change At Hollywood Town Hall
More than 100 climate activists, South Florida elected officials and local residents gathered Tuesday evening to discuss the Green New Deal, the ambitious → Read More
Navy Stops In Fort Lauderdale For Annual Fleet Week
The 29th annual Fleet Week is continuing in Broward County through the weekend, as Navy sailors participate in community projects and take thousands of → Read More
Stoneman Douglas Commission Discusses Casualty Notification Process After Shooting
The state commission that is investigating the Parkland school shooting met on Wednesday with families of victims of the massacre to discuss their → Read More
Stoneman Douglas Commission Reviews Safety Improvements At School Districts Across State
The state commission investigating the Parkland school shooting reviewed on Tuesday safety improvements Florida school districts have made since the → Read More
International Program Helping To Increase Resilience In South Florida To End
An international program that has helped South Florida cities address climate change and other livability challenges is ending. → Read More
Miami-Dade Commissioner Levine Cava To Run For County Mayor
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava announced on Tuesday that she is joining the 2020 race for county mayor. Surrounded by family and → Read More
Mega Little Haiti Development Project Receives Initial Approval From Miami City Commission
A massive residential and commercial project in Little Haiti received initial approval from the Miami City Commission early Friday morning, a step forward → Read More