New England Public Radio News

Can meditation change your brain? A new study out of Umass Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital has found that a type of meditation -- called mindfulness training -- actually increases the grey matter in brain cells...

A donor to the University of Connecticut football program wants 3 million dollars back from the school. WFCR's Bob Paquette reports that in the world of high-end fundraising, it is best to get donation agreements in writing.

Cultural groups in Pittsfield, Massachusetts have received a financial boost as they prepare to help the city celebrate its 250th birthday. WFCR's Bob Paquette reports.

Schools nationwide are facing budget cutbacks and increased scrutiny from politicians and the public. That's pushed many school districts to explore alternative educational options like charter schools, and increasingly -- virtual...

Massachusetts is facing a budget deficit of as much as two billion dollars in the coming fiscal year. As Governor Deval Patrick submits his budget proposal to the State Legislature, two Democratic lawmakers have suggested ways to...

A trailer-sized, mobile solar charger is going to be rolling around the campus of Hampshire College. It was designed and constructed by sixteen students, with a goal of creating something with a bit more power -- and pizazz -- than...

The Berkshire County Chamber of Commerce is the latest local chamber to drop its membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. WFCR's Bob Paquette reports.