The Garden Lady begins by talking about the care of mid-summer containers, and the importance of deadheading annuals. C.L. Fornari answers calls from listeners about moving a maple tree, keeping a potted rose over the winter, a plague of squash bugs, weeds in a lawn, and more.

We discuss the week's local headlines with our region's leading journalists.

Emily is the only elephant in Massachusetts. Advocates want her to be sent to a sanctuary. The Buttonwood Park Zoo says Emily prefers the company of her human caretakers

Spotting whales at sea is an indication that you've found an area with lots of bait, and tuna may very well be feeding on that same bait. But you have to give the whales some space.

Town councilors considering a motion to at least suspend the camera’s use, potentially to end the contract with the providers.

A rematch in a swing district Pennsylvania is showcasing how Republican messaging from 2024 is getting a replay, this time from Democratic candidates.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Financial Times sports columnist Simon Kuper about soccer superstar Lionel Messi's announcement that he is retiring from Argentina's national team.

Ongoing rain chances are making search and rescue operations at the Grand Canyon more hazardous following Saturday's deadly flooding.