MASSACHUSETTS

We talk learn about this year's resource fair organized by the Mary Lyon Foundation, talk about theater incubation space The Barn at Lee and discuss the role of mobile markets with Go Fresh.

One-term incumbent Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra is slated to square off against challenge Jillian Duclos in November's general election. They were the top-two vote getters in Tuesday's preliminary election.

We learn about an initiative to merge 6 towns into one regional school district in Franklin County, speak with the authors of "The Big E Book" as the fair descends upon western Mass., and discuss possible life on Mars with Mr. Universe.

We talk to the final candidate in our Northampton mayoral race marathon, Jillian Duclos, chat with hosts of BPR Jim Braude and Margery Eagan before they visit the 413 and taste wines with NEPM's own Nirvani Williams.

The Trump administration has moved quickly and decisively to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Mass. lawmakers are signaling its continued use in the Commonwealth.

This year's parade theme is "Afro-Boricua" in honor of the deep African influences that shape Puerto Rican identity from music, dance, and art — to language, spirituality, and traditions.

The Massachusetts Democratic Convention was held in Springfield with thousands of delegates attending the event at the MassMutual Center.

We speak with the third candidate running for mayor in Northampton, Dan Breindel, in our series leading up to the preliminary elections next week. Plus, we speak with local author Jeanne Birdsall about her new book and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss rent control as western Mass. towns see tenant rights advocacy, how school districts are addressing infrastructure needs, inconsistent leadership in higher education and continued delays from the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC).

The main focus of the convention will be on approving the Democratic party's platform, including issues such as affordable housing, education and health care. It also asserts that much is at risk under President Donald Trump's administration.