Sep 09 This church was destroyed on 9/11. Now it's reopening as a shrine to victims By Dan Cooney Two decades after it was destroyed on 9/11, St. Nicholas is embarking on a resurrection of sorts. Continue reading
Sep 07 Britney Spears' father files to end court conservatorship By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The filing says that James Spears only wants what's best for his daughter, and if she wants to terminate the conservatorship and believes she can handle her own life, he believes she should get that chance. Continue reading
Sep 07 Watch 4:35 This art exhibition explores American identity and life by the sea By Jared Bowen, GBH For many, summer is a time to enjoy the sea — beachcombing and serenity. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston guides us through a new exhibition that shows the powerful place oceans have played in American art with much… Continue watching
Sep 07 WATCH: Robert E. Lee statue is removed in Richmond By Sarah Rankin, Denise Lavoie, Associated Press The statue's removal on Wednesday fulfills a vow Gov. Ralph Northam made after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and racism. Continue reading
Sep 06 Watch 3:23 Chef Tu David Phu's Brief But Spectacular take on the memory of taste Vietnamese American chef Tu David Phu traces his culinary influences back to his family's unspoken history of war. He says food preferences often mirror people's perceptions of other cultures and prejudices. Tonight, he gives us his Brief But Spectacular take… Continue watching
Sep 06 Actor Michael K. Williams, Omar on 'The Wire,' dead at 54 By Associated Press The Brooklyn-born Williams was also a ubiquitous character actor in other shows and films for more than two decades, including roles on the HBO series “Boardwalk Empire” and “Lovecraft Country,” and in the films “12 Years a Slave” and “Assassin’s… Continue reading
Sep 06 Actor Jean-Paul Belmondo, star of 'Breathless,' dies at 88 By Associated Press Jean-Paul Belmondo, star of the iconic French New Wave film “Breathless,” whose crooked boxer’s nose and rakish grin went on to make him one of the country’s most recognizable leading men, has died. No cause of death was given. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 7:57 Inside the effort to make music that heals By Mike Cerre The power of music to heal—or at the least, promote well-being—is acknowledged in many cultures. But only in the past two decades have the medical and scientific communities joined together in an effort to prove its efficacy — and explore… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 7:27 Live music events get new life amid rising vaccinations and open spaces By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Lane For many musicians and live music venues across the country, the pandemic created an existential crisis. Despite signs of life this summer, new clouds are making the future uncertain. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Sep 03 Half-shredded Banksy could fetch over $5 million at auction By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Auctioneer Sotheby’s said Friday that “Love is in the Bin” will be offered at an Oct. 14 sale in London. Continue reading