WBUR Up Next

Boston is home to some of the biggest names in comedy, but the pandemic put a damper on the laugh scene.

Plus, we hear from Ty Gomes whose company provides educational resources for the program.

"Beautiful Dot" participants get free, edited portraits from Dorchester photographer Mike Ritter. He's holding more sessions at Boston Public Library locations in the neighborhood through early November.

Her journey took her to Lithuania and then to a Brandeis University classroom.

Plus, a first in our series talking with local students from diverse backgrounds.

Plus, her thoughts on new Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper.

We hear from the director of the documentary "Tipping the Pain Scale" and a former employee from the city's Recovery Services department on how the city is doing in battling the opioid and substance-use epidemic.

On Thursday night, head coach Ime Udoka was suspended for the 2022-2023 season.

Roughly 230 banking branches have closed in Massachusetts during the pandemic, according to a WBUR analysis.

Plus, we discuss the documentary "Tipping the Pain Scale," which premieres in Boston tonight.