Experts say careful planning is needed from policymakers and offshore wind developers to create good jobs in communities that need them. Some of that work has begun, but much of it has not.

"She's got a wide lead among white voters, Black voters, Latino and Asian voters. She does very well among the many demographic groups that make up the city of Boston," Koczela said.

National Guard members are assisting with the nationwide bus driver shortage.

Despite a few hiccups, parents in Chelsea say school bus vans are now coming on time after weeks of unpredictable arrivals.

The city of Boston agreed to pay a Boston driver $1.3 million after he pulled over to the side of the road after suffering a stroke and police arrested him instead of taking him immediately to the hospital.

Last year, the Boston Marathon was postponed and eventually canceled for the first time ever because of the pandemic. But it's on for Monday, Oct. 11.

Marathon reporter Alex Ashlock comes to us from the start line in Hopkinton for Morning Edition.

Dave McGillivray, the race director of the Boston Marathon, joined Morning Edition Monday to talk about the 125th marathon.

Chali’Naru Dones and Darlene Flores say in part because of their group's efforts, the 2021 Boston Marathon will acknowledge and celebrate Indigenous people. But they see ways organizers could have done more.

Post-marathon the weather is looking absolutely fantastic, with sunshine Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and temperatures in the low to mid-70s.

WBUR's Sharon Brody previews the 125th running of the Boston Marathon with reporter Alex Ashlock, who is covering the race.