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Headlines updated: Sep 7, 2026 8:41 pm

Boston Local

Labor Day brings worker solidarity and Red Sox fans to BostonLabor Day brought two very different crowds to Boston on Monday, with union members marching through the Back Bay and Red Sox fans packing Fenway Park…via NBC Boston · 6h agoAdley Rutschman’s three-run HR off Pesky Pole carries Red Sox past Angels, 5-2BOSTON (AP) — Adley Rutschman hit a three-run homer off the Pesky Pole in right field, Brayan Bello pitched five scoreless innings in his first...via Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News · 3h agoJoe Morgan, former Boston Red Sox manager who led hometown team to 2 division titles, dies at 95Morgan played 88 major league games as an infielder with five teams from 1959-64 and then spent 18 years in the Red Sox organization as a…via WBUR News · 8h agoMan arrested for 2 alleged random assaults in downtown BostonAaron Meuse, 42, of Boston, is expected to be charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The post Man arrested for 2 alleged random…via Boston news: Local and national breaking news, crime, and politics · 2h agoWhat is EMAS? The safety system experts say could have made a difference in deadly Amazon plane crashA former director of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) said the Miami International Aiport lacks one key safety feature that may have made a difference...via Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News · 4h agoSpringfield Public Schools to be closed Tuesday after ‘cyber incident’This is at least the fourth similar incident to impact a Massachusetts school district in recent years. The post Springfield Public Schools to be closed Tuesday…via Boston news: Local and national breaking news, crime, and politics · 1h ago

Sports

Adley Rutschman’s three-run HR off Pesky Pole carries Red Sox past Angels, 5-2Boston improved to an MLB-best 34-17 since the All-Star break and closed to two games behind the Yankees for the AL’s top-wild card spot. The post…via Boston Sports: Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox, and more news · 4h agoRed Sox vs. Angels predictions: Labor Day preview & DraftKings futuresBoston Red Sox host the Angels on Labor Day at Fenway Park! Get Patrick Sandoval stats, advanced simulation model picks, and DraftKings futures odds.via masslive.com · 1d agoJoe Morgan, Red Sox manager who led team to 2 division titles, dies at 95“‘Morgan Magic’ is forever part of Red Sox lore,” team chairman Tom Werner said. “Joe took over in 1988 and gave New England a summer it…via Boston Sports: Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox, and more news · 3h agoRed Sox reactions: Five shutout innings for Brayan Bello, two homers in 2nd produce easy holiday winIn front of a sold-out crowd on the holiday, the Red Sox cruised to their fifth win in a row.via masslive.com · 4h agoFormer Red Sox manager Joe Morgan dies at 95Former Boston Red Sox manager Joe Morgan has died at the age of 95, the team announced Sunday. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of…via Sports – NBC Boston · 1d agoPatriots Mailbag: A.J. Brown's impact, Will Campbell expectations and moreRejoice, football fans. We’ve made it. This is the final week without regular-season NFL football on our television screens this year. The New England Patriots and…via Sports – NBC Boston · 3d ago

Food & Dining

Where to Eat in Greater Boston for September 2026Whether you’re getting giddy about fall foliage or surviving the chaos of back-to-school season, summer is (almost) gone and September is here—and thankfully full of […]…via Restaurants Archives - Boston Magazine · 5d agoBrookline Lunch in Cambridge to Expand, Opening in the Former L Street Diner Space in South BostonA longtime diner in Cambridge will soon be joined by a second location.According to a source, the people behind Brookline Lunch in Central Square will be…via Boston Restaurant Talk · 3d agoThe Best $1 Oyster Deals Around BostonMassachusetts may not allow happy hour drink deals — yet — but kicking back with a buck-a-shuck deal on a weekday afternoon is almost (almost!) enough…via Eater Boston · 76d agoEast Boston’s New Wine Bar Runs on Colombian CoffeeEast Boston has a new all-day gathering space: Pomona Café & Wine Bar opened last month in Maverick Square. Hand-built by contractor Elkin Villegas—who became […]…via Restaurants Archives - Boston Magazine · 28d agoThe Best Restaurants on Cape CodLocated about 70 miles outside of Boston, Cape Cod is a sought-after destination for both tourists and hundreds of thousands of year-round residents. The blend of…via Eater Boston · 41d ago7th Street Burger to Open Locations in Cambridge's Harvard Square and SaugusA growing group of burger spots with roots in New York City will be opening at least two more Boston-area locations.According to their website, 7th Street…via Boston Restaurant Talk · 6d ago

Transit

MBTA Making Moves in Medford As Part of the Bus Network RedesignLast month, residents and neighbors of Medford came out in droves to discuss the parts of the Bus Network Redesign (BNR) that would go into effect…via Streetsblog Massachusetts · 3d agoMBTA Reveals Its Plans For ‘Phase 1’ of New Widett Circle Rail YardThe planned facility will include charging facilities for electric trains and the first phase is expected to be operational by 2030.via Streetsblog Massachusetts · 4d agoHappy Birthday to America’s Oldest SubwayOn this day 129 years ago, at around 6 a.m., trolley 1752 plunged into a gaping hole in Boston’s Public Garden and became the nation’s first…via Streetsblog Massachusetts · 6d agoMIT Professor Dies of Injuries Sustained In Previously Unreported Crash On Memorial DriveState Police and Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan, who are responsible for investigating fatal crashes and homicides on state-controlled roadways like Memorial Drive, have released…via Streetsblog Massachusetts · 4d agoTeen’s Third Rail Death Comes As MBTA Moves Ahead With Platform Screen Door Pilot ProgramFrankey Wright, Jr. died Saturday when he attempted to rescue his companion from the tracks and fell onto the third rail at Forest Hills station.via Streetsblog Massachusetts · 7d agoThe T Is Throwing More Money Into the Alewife Money PitThe white elephant at the end of the Red Line.via Streetsblog Massachusetts · 5d ago

Politics

Is New York City winning its 'war on rats?'New York's rat populations boomed during the pandemic. Four years after its mayor declared a war on the rodents, the city seems to be turning the…via WBUR News · 8h agoAssailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, campaign saysAn armed assailant lunged at the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people, campaign…via NBC Boston · 1d agoBacklash against data centers is mounting. Can politicians keep up?In Pennsylvania, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is running for re-election against Republican Stacy Garrity. They're both navigating public opinion around data centers.via WBUR News · 8h agoBoston is arguing about crime statistics. The real test is the walk home.The test is simple: Are people safe, and do they feel safe, walking through downtown’s streets, stations, and parks? Judge our progress by that standard.via CommonWealth Beacon · 3d agoCampaign to Resurrect Nuclear Power in Mass. Deserves to SucceedAs electric bills soar, Tim Cahill, the former state treasurer turned regional business leader, thinks nuclear energy could make an unlikely comeback in power-starved Massachusetts.via Banker & Tradesman · 1d agoCritics of the Legislature’s productivity ignore a key legal distinction setting Mass. apart from nearly all other statesIt is easy to see how that storyline can spark the ire of voters and the scorn of opinion writers. But it is a fundamentally flawed…via CommonWealth Beacon · 1d ago

Business & Development

Hot Property: 101 Arch St.Following a $20 million repositioning project, Synergy refinanced its 101 Arch St. office property in downtown Boston for $92.1 million.via Banker & Tradesman · 1d agoHYM Finds New Opportunities in the ’BurbsHYM made its name tackling complex urban projects like Bulfinch Crossing. But the financing environment now points it to Boston’s suburbs, Chief Investment Officer Doug Manz…via Banker & Tradesman · 1d agoWill a Looser Fall Housing Market Unlock More Sales?A trio of powerful forces kneecapped the spring housing market in Massachusetts. Some hope this fall will bring statewide home sales back into the black.via Banker & Tradesman · 1d agoCampaign to Resurrect Nuclear Power in Mass. Deserves to SucceedAs electric bills soar, Tim Cahill, the former state treasurer turned regional business leader, thinks nuclear energy could make an unlikely comeback in power-starved Massachusetts.via Banker & Tradesman · 1d agoYour AI Doesn’t Have Feelings. Your Real Estate Clients DoIt seems like people of all ages increasingly treat AI software as if it can care, connect and respond emotionally. It cannot. You shouldn’t make the…via Banker & Tradesman · 2d agoResidential Foreclosures Increasing in MassachusettsForeclosures are on the rise in Massachusetts as well as across the nation, according to a new report from real estate data firm Attom, but remain…via Banker & Tradesman · 3d ago

Real Estate

Home of the Week: Four-level loft apartment in Boston’s South End for $1.25mIt’s located in the former production area for P.P. Caproni and Brother, which made plaster reproductions of famous sculptures. The post Home of the Week: Four-level…via Boston.com · 201d agoHot Property: 101 Arch St.Following a $20 million repositioning project, Synergy refinanced its 101 Arch St. office property in downtown Boston for $92.1 million.via Banker & Tradesman · 1d agoHYM Finds New Opportunities in the ’BurbsHYM made its name tackling complex urban projects like Bulfinch Crossing. But the financing environment now points it to Boston’s suburbs, Chief Investment Officer Doug Manz…via Banker & Tradesman · 1d agoHow a 1980s Boston Condo Became a Museum-Quality SanctuaryOne Boston couple was ready to begin anew. The pair are collectors, primarily of rare books and artworks by modern masters, and wanted to feature those […]…via Boston Magazine · 10d agoPorter Square developer sues Cambridge over 20% affordable housing requirementThe developer wants to build apartments on the Walgreens, Simon’s Coffee Shop and Keezer’s parcelvia Cambridge Day · 3d agoIn Greater Boston, real estate is a ‘beauty contest’ of virtual and traditional stagingIn a “Zillow world,” listing photos are a seller’s one chance to make a first impression on prospective buyers The post In Greater Boston, real estate…via Boston.com · 207d ago

Public Safety

Man arrested for 2 alleged random assaults in downtown BostonAaron Meuse, 42, of Boston, is expected to be charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The post Man arrested for 2 alleged random…via Boston news: Local and national breaking news, crime, and politics · 2h agoBrockton man mourned after death in Taunton shooting that injured 7 othersA Brockton man was killed and seven other people were wounded when gunfire erupted during a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, over the weekend. Zirovick Depina,…via NBC Boston · 5h agoWestern Michigan police seek ‘warrant’ for Big Ten refsEven the university police took a jab at the Big Ten after the controversial ending.via masslive.com · 3h agoJUST ONE STATION: Security video of crash involving 2 police cruisers in LawrenceTwo police cruisers collided in Lawrence on Sunday. Two officers were responding to a call and, while en route, ended up crashing into each other,...via Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News · 4h agoOne person suffers life-threatening injuries in 2-vehicle crash in BostonOne person suffered life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer on Sunday afternoon. Boston police said they responded to the area of 1228 Massachusetts…via NBC Boston · 1d ago1 dead, several injured at weekend house party in TauntonBristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III said a homicide investigation is ongoing.via WBUR News · 9h ago

Education

Springfield Public Schools to be closed Tuesday after ‘cyber incident’This is at least the fourth similar incident to impact a Massachusetts school district in recent years. The post Springfield Public Schools to be closed Tuesday…via Boston news: Local and national breaking news, crime, and politics · 1h agoSpringfield schools close after ‘cyber incident'The public school district in Springfield, Massachusetts, said schools would be closed Tuesday after a “cyber incident” interrupted services. Springfield Public Schools announced the breach on…via NBC Boston · 4h agoIt’s all too familiar for Boston College as Eagles fall to Cincinnati in openerThe Eagles' 34-15 loss Saturday felt like an extension of last season's woes. The post It’s all too familiar for Boston College as Eagles fall to…via Boston Sports: Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox, and more news · 1d agoMIT professor dies after bike crash at Memorial Drive intersectionThe intersection at Massachusetts Ave and Memorial Drive had been flagged for safety concernsvia Cambridge Day · 2d agoOnline public school enrollment has doubled. What’s driving the shift?Online enrollment in public schools has doubled since before the COVID pandemic, according to a new data analysis by Chalkbeat.via WBUR News · 8h agoTori Japan to Open Locations by Boston University, Malden, and TauntonLast week, it was reported that a small group of Japanese restaurants would be expanding to a Boston neighborhood, and now we have learned that they…via Boston Restaurant Talk · 3d ago

Culture

Review and setlist: Bruno Mars shows Gillette Stadium why he’s the ultimate showmanAt the first of two Foxborough concerts, Bruno Mars sang, danced, played drums, and basically did anything to ensure the Gillette Stadium crowd had a great…via Culture: Movies, arts, TV, music, and more · 2h agoWhere to Eat in Greater Boston for September 2026Whether you’re getting giddy about fall foliage or surviving the chaos of back-to-school season, summer is (almost) gone and September is here—and thankfully full of […]…via Boston Magazine · 5d agoBook Review: The Wild, Dirty, Dignified World of Garbage CollectionThis book is the best travelogue you’ll ever read about a terrible place you’ll never want to visit but want to experience vicariously.via The Arts Fuse · 14h agoHow a 1980s Boston Condo Became a Museum-Quality SanctuaryOne Boston couple was ready to begin anew. The pair are collectors, primarily of rare books and artworks by modern masters, and wanted to feature those […]…via Boston Magazine · 10d agoWhat to know about the upcoming Gloucester Schooner Festival"Whenever Gloucester has a festival they make it special." The post What to know about the upcoming Gloucester Schooner Festival appeared first on Boston.com.via Culture: Movies, arts, TV, music, and more · 6d agoOpera Album Review: Stenhammar’s “Tirfing” Emerges as a Scandinavian Wagnerian TreasureArnold Östman’s first complete recording makes a powerful case for Wilhelm Stenhammar’s long-neglected Norse opera—despite the intrusive directorial alterations preserved from Malmö Opera’s 2011 staging.via The Arts Fuse · 4d ago