WBUR TODAY: Being "middle class" in Mass.
❤️ Donate Wednesday, May 6, 2026 ☁️ Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70 and showers rolling in later . Good Morning Boston, Pack an umbrella or jacket for when the rain arrives this afternoon. But first, let's get to the news, including a new 12-day MBTA line closure: A dozen days of shuttles: The MBTA wrapped up its suspension of the Green Line's B branch last week. Now, it's the C branch's turn. Starting today, shuttles are replacing Green Line trolleys on the C branch through Brookline between Kenmore and Cleveland Circle. The shutdown will last for 12 days, through next Sunday, May 17. The reason: More work on the Green Line Train Protection System project. Specifically, crews are installing new infrastructure along the tracks. When the project is fully completed (current ETA: 2028), the track-side tech will combine with onboard tech to prevent trolley collisions and enforce speed limits. The damage: T of...