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Pop-up bar 261 has opened at the Envoy Hotel, centering screens on women's sports and honoring Kathrine Switzer's 261 bib.
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The City Council approved a $2.1M free‑cash transfer to cover police and fire pay and urged the mayor to freeze new overtime requests amid FY26 budget pressures.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 16-year-old from Needham faces murder and gun charges after the Oct. 13, 2025 fatal shooting of Marie Molea-Anthony in Roxbury.
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Northpoint Bible College appealed after its accreditor initiated an adverse‑action notice; an appeal hearing is set by May 15, 2026, and students face possible federal‑aid impacts.
Six Manchester residents were arraigned after prosecutors say they chased and beat a 19‑year‑old at Downtown Crossing and stole his phone.
More than 160 Harvard Club employees in Back Bay voted to join UFCW Local 1445 after a March NLRB election, citing low pay and no contract since June 2024.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Aldeyra’s shares plunged about 70% after the FDA declined to approve reproxalap, the Lexington biotech’s lead dry‑eye candidate.
Quincy's new public safety HQ consolidates police, fire and an EOC with a 10‑lane range, VR training and upgraded evidence labs — but a $850K statue plan remains tied up in court.
Former President Joe Biden made an unannounced appearance Tuesday at the Irish American Partnership’s St. Patrick’s Day breakfast in Boston, joining Claire Cronin on stage.
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An American Airlines flight at Boston Logan was held at the gate Tuesday after a cargo‑hold alert; Massport says passengers deplaned and no injuries were reported.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A Senate report and Boston Children’s surveys say GSK’s removal of Flovent left some children with worse asthma control and higher bills even as a generic is approved.
Weather & Environment in ...
Gusty west winds and a quick mid‑morning rain band will affect Boston on Tuesday, March 17. Expect blustery commutes and possible flight delays.
Mayor Wu and city unions are at odds over GLP‑1 drug costs that could raise premiums and strain the benefits budget.
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