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Voters in 55 communities across Massachusetts will be taking part in municipal elections tomorrow. But a year after record breaking turnout in the national election, interest in the local elections is more subdued, especially outside of Boston.

"Cities, although they can do a lot ... they can't do it alone," says Boston University professor Cutler Cleveland. COP26 is a chance to persuade countries to commit to ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Dr. Jim O'Connell has spent more than 35 years treating people living on the streets of Boston. He describes helping people in one of the city's most troubled areas contend with a recent HIV outbreak as the city moves to remove tents where people are residing.

Janey began what she’s called a “general cleanup” of the area this week -- removing tents and relocating people into shelter.

State workers who refuse the jab may find refuge in local governments that don't require immunizations. But matching the pay and benefits of state employment could prove challenging.

Classical composer Maria Finkelmeier and trumpet player Jean Laurenz teamed up to create "Descended," an album inspired by the stories of Laurenz's great, great grand uncle Lafcadio Hearn.

It took about three hours Thursday for Boston workers to remove about a dozen tents and debris from part of an encampment that has gotten a lot of attention the past few weeks.

Researchers, marine industry representatives and government officials met to discuss the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale at the annual consortium meeting

If all goes smoothly, experts say kids ages 5-11 may be eligible to get Pfizer shots as soon as next week.

The American Repertory Theater’s newest production melds a rock concert with a play by Obie-winning playwright and performer Whitney White. The production is a contemporary take on a classic tragedy from Lady Macbeth’s perspective.