The federal government recently switched to a more sophisticated system for determining flood insurance premiums, called Risk Rating 2.0. That means rates are changing for millions of U.S. homeowners, including for residents of inland communities like Lowell and Lawrence, which are seeing some of the greatest increases in Massachusetts.

Consider This cohost Arun Rath speaks with with GBH investigative reporter Phillip Martin.

Councilor-elect Thu Nguyen spoke with WBUR's Morning Edition about their campaign experience and city hall priorities once they take office in January.

More women have been going into the trades in Massachusetts, citing good pay, job satisfaction, and changing cultural norms.

A decentralized autonomous organization, or DAO, is a company that functions -- in theory -- without bosses, managers or corporate bureaucracy.

The acting mayor will hand over the reins on Nov. 16 to Michelle Wu, who will make history herself as Boston's first elected female mayor, and mayor of color.

Dr. Alexy Arauz Boudreau, associate chief of pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital, joined WBUR's Weekend Edition to discuss the availability of COVID-19 vaccines for children, 5 through 11 years old.

Cape Cod is one of many places around Massachusetts where a pandemic surge in new homebuyers sent real estate through the roof.

Wu joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy live to discuss what's ahead.