Boston/ Community & Society
Published on September 10, 2019
Top Boston news: Charges dropped against Straight Pride protester; Big Papi throws out first pitchPhoto: Osman Rana/Unsplash

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Boston.

Charges dropped against Straight Pride protester

A judge in the state’s highest court has ruled in favor of Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins in her battle against a Boston judge, dropping charges against a Straight Pride protester.

Read the full story on Boston Herald.

Big Papi’s back: Ortiz throws out first pitch at Fenway 

David Ortiz threw out the first pitch at Fenway on Monday night in his first public appearance since being shot in the Dominican Republic earlier this year.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Tesla driver caught apparently asleep at the wheel

A driver and passenger appeared to be completely asleep while driving a Tesla down a Boston-area highway, a video shows. Teslas have an autopilot functiion.

Read the full story on ABC7.

Zoning Board of Appeals member resigns as bribery scandal unfolds

Craig Galvin resigned over the weekend.

Read the full story on WCVB.

Pilot strike cancels British Airways flights to Boston

Two flights from London to Boston were canceled as of Monday morning.

Read the full story on WCVB.


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