A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.
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Homeowners look for creative solutions to adapt to increased flooding
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As climate change makes flooding more frequent and extreme, property owners are taking steps to try to protect themselves from rising waters.De către WBUR
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Boston police failed to arrest 'serial rapist' for years despite DNA evidence
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Experts say the case against Alvin Campbell is a striking example of how police and prosecutors often fail to take action when victims report sexual assaults, potentially allowing serial rapists to remain at large.De către WBUR
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The post-season begins for the Boston Celtics
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WBUR's Weekend Edition caught up with Khari A. Thompson, who covers the Celtics and basketball for Boston.com, to discuss the C's strengths and weaknesses this season.De către WBUR
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College students disillusioned over political choices, lean toward Biden
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A new Harvard Kennedy School poll found adults under 30 favoring President Biden, especially women. Leading concerns among young voters are the economy, abortion rights and the war in Gaza. Students in Greater Boston echoed these concerns in interviews with WBUR.De către WBUR
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For the first time, Boston has a chief climate officer
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Brian Swett will be Boston's first chief climate officer. The role will oversee address climate change efforts across city departments.De către WBUR
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Immigrants want faster permission to work. So do Mass. leaders and businesses
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"The people out on the floor are the heart of the operation; without them, we can't get our product out the door," Ahead's Tracy Silvia said. "They don't deserve the reputation or bad rap they get for being immigrants."De către WBUR
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Here's what's happened at the 128th Boston Marathon
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It's Marathon Monday, and tens of thousands of runners will make their way along the historic 26.2-mile race route. We'll provide live updates throughout the day, including details on how you can join the throngs of spectators cheering the racers on.De către WBUR
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Urban renewal battle in Lawrence pits mayor against city council
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Officials are locked in fight over who has the power to transfer city-owned properties. It could be up to a judge to decide who's right.De către WBUR
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Boston Marathon forecast: Not ideal for racers, but spectators get a beautiful day
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Beyond the challenge of racing 26.2 miles, participants often face another hurdle: the unpredictable New England weather. While this year's Marathon Monday forecast does not look completely ideal for runners because it will be on the mild side, it's certainly not going to feature anything extreme. Spectators will enjoy a beautiful day.…
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What to expect at the 128th Boston Marathon
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WBUR's Alex Ashlock talks about the runners to watch and other key details spectators should keep in mind ahead of the marathon Monday.De către WBUR
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Visiting Martin's Park and remembering the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombings
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On a mild, sunny afternoon earlier this month, grown-ups and children in the playground shared their thoughts about Martin's Park with WBUR's Weekend Edition for this audio postcard.De către WBUR
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The Boston Marathon is every runner's dream, including mine
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Barbara Moran, 53, has run five marathons, but the last one was 20 years ago. She gave up running regularly when arthritis began eating away at her knees. What if she could run one more? When Barb started training for Boston, she thought she was trying to hold onto her younger self. Instead, she grew.…
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Boston Marathon medical coordinator to retire after almost 50 years working the race
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Chris Troyanos has helped race medicine evolve, from how runners are treated for heat stroke to 'massive' planning with hospitals and health officials.De către WBUR
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Never mind the baseball: Red Sox home opener remains a can't-miss event
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Twenty years after the 2004 Sox snapped an 86-year championship drought, fans were commemorating that improbable win, even as they worried this season will disappoint.De către WBUR
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Eclipse viewers in northern New England express joy, awe and emotion
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As part of the New England News Collaborative, reporters spoke with several viewers across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. They captured the joy, awe and emotion of the rare celestial event.De către WBUR
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One teen's mission to bring images of the eclipse back to Greater Boston
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For the many who'll remain far away from the eclipse's 'path of totality,' a 17-year-old science enthusiast hopes to offer a digital front row seat — in the form of a high-resolution livestream of the event viewed from Burlington, Vermont.De către WBUR
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Red Sox pitcher Keith Foulke reminisces on 2004 World Series championship
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Closing pitcher, Keith Foulke, along with the rest of the 2004 championship-winning Red Sox team will be honored at Fenway Park for the home opener on Tuesday. Foulke took some time to chat with WBUR's Weekend Edition about the legendary post-season.De către WBUR
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Vermont science museum prepares for its eclipse 'Super Bowl'
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The ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain expects 1500 visitors for its eclipse event that's been in the works for a year.De către WBUR
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Edgar Allan Poe's final woes revived in a forgotten opera
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The horror writer was born in Boston in 1809, then died 40 years later — destitute and delirious — in Baltimore. Poe’s final days are being conjured by the Boston Modern Orchestra Project in "The Voyage of Edgar Allan Poe."De către WBUR
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Primary care wait times grow in Mass., pushing some patients to ERs
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It is a frustrating reality for primary care providers and patients alike. Many people are waiting longer to see their doctors — often weeks or months, if they can find an appointment at all — even as clinicians say they are trying to help all the patients they can.De către WBUR
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