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They’re students from abroad, and they’re called J-1’s, after the type of visa they hold. It’s a cultural exchange visa, but it allows them to work while they’re here for three-to-four months. Massachusetts has the highest number of these kinds of J-1 students in the United States, and the majority are on the Cape and Islands for the summer. Our series examines why they've become so important to the seasonal economy, whether the program that brings them here has drifted from its original mission in order to fill a labor need, and what the experience of Cape Cod is for these students, many of whom are living away from home for the first time while working two, and sometimes three, jobs. This is a three-part series.

00000177-ba84-d5f4-a5ff-bbfca4010000Built in 1972 on the shores of Cape Cod Bay, Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station has been the subject of controversy and concern for decades. Now it’s scheduled to close in the next few months. This is our 3-part report on the plant as it heads towards permanent shutdown in mid-2019.

Sober houses are a key part of the path of addiction recovery. Group residences for people coming out of treatment, they’re meant to be a final step in the journey to living independently or returning to family. The town of Falmouth has more sober houses than any other town on Cape Cod, and one of the highest numbers per capita of any part of the state. WCAI's three-part series examines the pressing need for sober houses, their importance in the addiction-recovery journey, and the challenges they can pose for communities. All the stories can be heard here.

00000177-ba84-d5f4-a5ff-bbfca47d0000Following the Path of Cape Cod's RecyclingDisruptions to international recycling markets have been widely reported, leading many to wonder how well our local recycling is working. Our series examines the four major household recycling streams – cans, glass, paper, and plastic – to discover how much of what we toss into the big blue bin is really being recycled, and at what cost. On this page you'll find the stories from this series, as well as a video with 9 tips for improving your recycling habits.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAz5CL14u8Q