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New Edition gets a new day honor and street name

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 ERS+, WERS at Night

written and photographed by Mo Wilks In 1978, the then young boys formed the singing group New Edition. Never in their wildest dreams could they…

Follow + Like ‘ERS+’ on social media, win a tee-shirt

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 ERS+

Follow WERS’ sister station ERS+ on instagram or facebook for a chance to win a limited edition “ERS+” tee-shirt. Follow + Like/Tag ERS+, WIN an…

Old Magic, New Energy: The Wiz Unites Generations in Boston

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 Discover WERS, ERS+, Show Reviews

written by James BarnesLet me just say this to begin with – I had never seen The Wiz in it’s totality until now. I don’t…

MC LYTE rocks the spot!

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 ERS+

MC LYTE talks with D. Danubian Want more Hip-Hop and R&B? Check out our sister station ERS+ on HD2 Radio WERSPlus.orgPioneering Hip Hop emcee icon MC…

Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh rhyme supreme at block party!

Boston Showed Up at the 2025 Summer of X Block Party

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 ERS+

Want more Hip-Hop and R&B? Check out our sister station ERS+ on HD2 Radio WERSPlus.org writing, photos and video by JBThe 5th annual Summer of…

ERS+ visits Boston Jerk Fest

July 16, 2025July 24, 2025 ERS+, WERS at Night

written by Fiona Brownphotos by Kathia DawsonVendors boasting brews from all around the Caribbean banded together on Friday, July 11th for the 12th annual Boston…

Image of Anita Baker wearing a black top looking forward. Anita Baker is spelled out in white next to her and Vault of Soul is written in purple, yellow, and pink underneath.

Vault of Soul: Anita Baker

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Discover WERS, ERS+, The Vault of Soul

Each week of June, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. To continue 2025’s June coverage, WERS recognizes Anita Baker, one of the most recognizable voices in the American Jazz and R&B scene throughout the 80s, 90s, and well into the 21st Century.