This weekend marks 250 years since the Powder Alarm, where people in what is now Somerville and Cambridge revolted against the British for taking their ammunition. Both communities will mark the anniversary this weekend in a series of events. We learn more about what happened and how those communities are marking the anniversary.

Radio Boston talks with two superintendents and a school nurse to hear how they've prepared for the new year.

Chef and restaurateur Jamie Bissonnette walked away from a successful 15-year partnership, formed a new one and launched three restaurant ventures in one of Boston's more challenging neighborhoods for new business right now: Downtown Crossing.

Mass. Secretary of Veterans Services Jon Santiago joins Radio Boston to talk about the new ways his office is working to support local veterans in Massachusetts.

Restaurateur Rob Anderson joined Radio Boston to talk about his experiences running and cooking in a restaurant during the pandemic.

How are Vice President Harris' promises on housing resonating here in Massachusetts? Radio Boston talks with two young elected leaders.

We talk with outgoing Zoo New England CEO John Linehan about his legacy and the increasing role zoos are playing in animal conservation efforts locally and around the world.

Boston University Questrom School of Business professor Jay Zagorsky joins Radio Boston to share his thoughts on new betting research and what Massachusetts bettors should take away from the study.

Jansen will pull off a first-in-history feat by playing for both two different Major League teams in a single game. Boston Globe sports reporter Alex Speier joins Radio Boston to explain the unusual situation.

MBTA General Manager Phil Eng joins Radio Boston to share his message to riders and offer his vision for the system's future.