“We’re changing, but the county is still, as citizens have identified, a very special place in terms of our natural and cultural assets,” said Tammy Rosario, the county’s assistant director of community development.

Hundreds of music fans turned out for WHRO's Music Library Giveaway in January. They were thrilled with the musical treasures they found.

“I hope that the school district will not send a message that being shot while teaching a lesson in class by a student is merely a hazard of the job,” wrote Diane Toscano, who’s representing 25-year-old teacher Abby Zwerner.

The 2,500-acre Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area was developed after World War II to provide long-term disposal of dredged material from local channels and ports.

The WHRO Public Media Spelling Bee is taking place on February 11. Meet this year's competitors.