From possibly thousands of mishandled criminal drug cases to the tentative agreement between the teachers union and Boston Public Schools to Warren and Brown getting fiery, we discuss the week’s news.

A new study finds that the New England accent is receding, both geographically and generationally.

Discussion of the new album “Theatre is Evil” has been drowned out by controversy surrounding Amanda Palmer’s invitation to local horn and string musicians to play with her band in exchange for beer, hugs and high-fives.

The museum showcased the lives of the “other half” in an attempt to bridge the gap between the haves and have nots. A new book features photos from the museum’s original exhibit.