Renée Krimsier is primarily a professional flutist. But during "The Stars and Stripes Forever," she and two other musicians pop up out of their seats and play a signature section on the piccolo. She says even after performing in it many times over decades, the concert celebrating "America's birthday party" is still a thrill.

Boston was looking to extend a wild postseason ride, but any chance of a win may have evaporated on the very first play when Jayson Tatum injured his ankle.

Michael Curry is president and CEO of the League and joined WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss what President Trump's enormous spending bill will mean for Massachusetts residents.

Six Massachusetts National Guard soldiers will fire the cannons at the end of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, the finale to the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. The cannons have only about 20 seconds in the spotlight, but Sgt. Matthew Jodoin says it takes a lot of practice.

Trump's massive spending packing is adding tens of billions for immigration enforcement and deportations. But immigration lawyers say it’s hard to imagine how that’ll happen with fewer judges on the bench.

Sometimes, you need to wait to really appreciate something. Boston waited for 86 years. Relive the Red Sox's curse-breaking 2004 World Series with these photos.

Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern stepped off the House floor to speak with WBUR's Morning Edition on President Trump's tax and spending cuts bill.

The outgoing councilor is facing jail time for orchestrating a kickback scheme involving city funds. In a wide-ranging interview with WBUR, she maintained she’s proud of her work and sidestepped discussion of her legal case.