Gov. Maura Healey’s cabinet has seen major turnover this year, in roles from veteran services to transportation, as the first-term Democrat faces reelection in 2026 and a continuing onslaught from the Trump administration on federal funding, energy and health care.

Pediatricians across Greater Boston said they are extending patient visits and booking follow-up appointments to talk to families about vaccines, sometimes at the expense of other important topics like sleep and nutrition.

An exhibit at Harvard's Houghton Library showcases the work of the macabre illustrator Edward Gorey, who attended the university in the 1940s.

Two IRS workers in New England say they are furloughed as the government shutdown drags on and are concerned about their livelihoods. "It about time that we stop being used as pawns in this situation," said Beth Willwerth, an IRS employee in Andover.

A handful of local bands can fill up a venue as large as Boston’s 3,500-capacity Roadrunner. Couch is one of them. After years of touring success, the group has released its debut album.

The artist was a cornerstone of Boston’s Black arts community, welcoming mentees into his South End home and offering unwavering support. He helped shape careers, leaving a legacy defined not only by his art, but by the vibrant community he nurtured.

In 2019, John Hancock announced it had found a camera hidden in the women's locker room. But six years and one lawsuit later, former employees told WBUR they feel those at the top may have been more interested in protecting the company than finding the perpetrator.

Grounded in faith and inspired by his mother’s teachings, the Boston artist was devoted to exploring Christian liturgy and Black spirituality.

Salem native Robby Roadsteamer was arrested after taunting ICE while wearing a giraffe costume during a protest in Portland last week. Underneath his absurdity, there's a serious aim: bringing laughter to highly charged situations.

A pair of landmark exhibitions at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Boston Athenaeum celebrate Allan Rohan Crite’s vivid portrayals of Black life in Boston. Featuring more than 100 works, the retrospectives honor the legacy of a pioneering artist who captured the spirit and daily rhythms of the city’s neighborhoods.