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Clear and brisk Wednesday in Boston with highs near 41°F. A milder stretch builds through the end of the week.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A staff member was seriously injured in a fall at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Stow and was taken to UMass Memorial in Worcester.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
HubSpot is rebranding its flagship Inbound conference to Unbound as the company pivots to AI after a steep stock slide. The change is part of a broader product and pricing shift.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A major water main burst in downtown Boston flooded Kneeland Street and closed multiple intersections, police said. Crews are on scene and drivers should avoid the area.
Morning snow showers will mix to rain and gusty northwest winds will rattle the afternoon. Small craft advisories are posted for coastal waters.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Michelle Wu convened Boston executives at Harvard’s Treehouse to crowdsource candidates and ideas for the city’s next economic chief. The search will pair public strategy with private outreach.
Cool, windy Monday in Boston with gusts up to 40 mph. Small craft advisories affect local waters.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Renderings show trees, cobblestones and native plantings for Town Square; funding, ADA limits and a monument relocation will shape whether it happens.
Dense fog this morning, then showers and a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon with gusty coastal winds expected.
Worcester police arrested a man and charged two others in the 2019 Gage Street killing of 18-year-old Tafar Lewis after new leads in the case.
Food & Drinks in ...
Fenway Park's concessions lineup now includes a Lobstah Poutine, a Kobe surf-and-turf hot dog and several new over-the-top sandwiches and hot dogs for 2026.
Sports in ...
Stephon Gilmore announced his retirement after 13 NFL seasons, ending a career that included a Super Bowl ring and the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year award.
After a 1-5 road trip the Red Sox open at Fenway Friday; Sonny Gray starts and the club will honor the 1986 team before the game. Fans should watch Gray's innings and the lineup's bounceback.
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