The waters of Boston Harbor are now clean enough that shellfish from its outer communities can be eaten without first running ...

For the first time in a century, water quality has improved enough in areas of Boston Harbor to allow people to harvest clams, oysters and mussels. “Boston Harbor was once too polluted for fishing due ...

Food shows have highlighted some of Boston's best spots over the years. Here are some of the restaurants most worth visiting.

Widespread discontent in Iran has sent millions of protesters into the streets. Poor environmental planning embodies one of ...

Laskey, 68, is retiring from his job running the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, which provides water and sewer ...

It’s been a little over hundred years since fishermen were free to catch shellfish in the Boston Harbor. But now, the state has declared that shellfish from parts of the harbor can be safely caught ...

This is a web edition of GBH Daily, a weekday newsletter bringing you local stories you can trust so you can stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. Hector Figarella lives in Northampton, but has ...

Learn how to bake Boston cream donuts with this recipe. These vanilla cream-filled donuts are simply delicious and easy to ...

McGuire died in 2001, so it’s unlikely that he ever heard of Dr. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist who leads the Advisory Panel on Immunization Practices (APIC), a 15-member committee within the ...

A classic coat for a classic pup, this horse-blanket jacket is ideal if you want a soft, lightweight option for your dog.

She appears in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-serving flight attendant. On January 18, 2021, Guinness ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Growing up in the 1970s, I took for granted the trash piles along the highway, tires washed up on beaches, and smog fouling city air. The famed “ Crying Indian” commercial of 1971 ...