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Boston is investing $1 MILLION annually to help close a 9.3-year life expectancy gap for Black men. Up to 4 organizations will receive $250K each to improve health and access to care. Black men in Boston live an average of just 71.8 years.

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Cambridge is launching the FIRST municipal Civic Assembly in Massachusetts. 40 residents will be selected by lottery to weigh in on surveillance technology like ShotSpotter and cameras in public parks. Participants will meet over 4 Saturdays and receive a $1,000 stipend.

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NYC’s legendary Xi’an Famous Foods is coming to Downtown Boston. Known for its hand-ripped noodles, spicy cumin lamb burgers and Shaanxi-style Chinese cuisine, the cult-favorite chain was founded in a Flushing, Queens basement in 2005 and has since expanded.

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Uber is acquiring Boston-based ezCater for $2.3 BILLION in cash. The deal will bring catering to Uber Eats, combining ezCater’s network of 140,000+ restaurants with Uber’s platform. ezCater generated more than $2.5 BILLION in bookings over the past year.

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HubSpot is laying off nearly 660 employees, cutting about 7% of its workforce. CEO Yamini Rangan says the company is restructuring with fewer management layers as it shifts its strategy toward AI, but says the layoffs are not driven by AI efficiencies.

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is fighting to SAVE two neighborhood post offices. Wu is urging USPS to reverse plans to permanently close the Allston Post Office and reconsider the “temporary” closure of Fields Corner in Dorchester.

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Visa is expanding its partnership with the New England Patriots. The company has renewed its long-term relationship with the team as part of a major expansion across 13 NFL teams. Fans can expect new game-day experiences, community programs and more throughout the 2026 season.

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Boston has been ranked the 8th most RODENT-INFESTED city in America. According to Terminix, Boston moved up one spot in its 2026 ranking, based on rodent control services in 2025. 1 NYC 2 LA 3 Philadelphia 4 San Francisco 5 Houston 6 Chicago 7 DC 8 Boston

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Bluesky is down right now so if you see this, just describe your breakfast to me.

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HEYTEA is planning a new location in Boston’s Chinatown. The tea chain has applied to open at 75 Harrison Ave, with proposed hours of 11 AM to 11 PM. The location would be takeout-focused with no customer seating.

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204 years ago, Boston officially changed its name from the Town of Boston to the City of Boston. At the time, the population was under 50,000.

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Massachusetts has been ranked the second SAFEST state in America for 2026, according to WalletHub. 1 Vermont 2 Massachusetts 3 Maine 4 New Hampshire 5 Connecticut Massachusetts also has the lowest traffic fatality rate in America and the 4th-fewest murders per capita.

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New England, the Patriots and We

Before Super Bowl XX, the Patriots made their own music video response to the Bears’ legendary "Super Bowl Shuffle." It aired on MTV. youtu.be/HEOj-IoIgXo?...

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YouTube video by redrum2455

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MASSACHUSETTS BALLOT QUESTION 3: Should Massachusetts ELIMINATE separate party primaries for state elections? All candidates would instead appear on ONE primary ballot, voters could choose any candidate, and the top two would advance to the general election.

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Only In Boston @onlyinbos.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Apple Pay is coming to Walmart in Massachusetts. Starting October 12, Walmart stores across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont are scheduled to begin accepting Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay options after years of holding out.

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What October in Southie looks like... 💛 📸: @1sabellefrechette

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Only In Boston @onlyinbos.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Panera Bread is making a major move in Massachusetts. The national restaurant chain is relocating its corporate headquarters to Weston, where a new HQ is being built out at 133 Boston Post Road ahead of a July 2027 opening.

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Only In Boston @onlyinbos.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Japanese Lantern in the Public Garden was created in 1587 and gifted to the city in 1904. At more than 430 years old, it's one of Boston's oldest historic artifacts.

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Only In Boston @onlyinbos.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Zach Bryan wore a “FREE PALESTINE” shirt onstage at Gillette Stadium Friday night. Interestingly, not ONE person invited to #GSSocialSuite, Gillette Stadium’s VIP social media/influencer experience, posted a photo of him performing that night. 📸: @hollley

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Only In Boston @onlyinbos.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

MASSACHUSETTS BALLOT QUESTION 1: Should most records held by the Massachusetts Legislature and Governor’s Office become subject to the state’s Public Records Law? A YES vote would expand the law to cover most of those records. A NO vote would leave current law unchanged.

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Only In Boston @onlyinbos.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Massachusetts has secured authorization for $956 MILLION in federal funding to replace the 91-year-old Sagamore Bridge. Construction is expected to begin in winter 2027, with the first new span expected to open in 2033.

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Only In Boston @onlyinbos.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Blackbird Doughnuts is looking to add beer and wine at its East Boston location at Clippership Wharf. The proposal includes a year-round 28-seat outdoor patio overlooking the waterfront, with an 8 PM closing time.

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Only In Boston @onlyinbos.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Boston-founded MassChallenge is expanding its presence in Dallas, naming the city its SECOND U.S. HEADQUARTERS. The startup accelerator has supported 5,000+ startups that have raised over $27 BILLION since it was founded in Boston in 2009.

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Massachusetts Uber and Lyft drivers are now guaranteed at least $34.48/hour for time spent picking up and transporting riders, effective January 15, 2026, plus paid sick leave, health insurance stipends and other benefits under the state's $175M settlement.

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Boston is now the THIRD most expensive U.S. city for a one-bedroom apartment, according to Zumper. Median 1BR rent: 🇺🇸 NYC: $4,580 🌉 San Francisco: $4,400 ☘️ Boston: $3,000 🌴 Miami: $2,500 🌴 Los Angeles: $2,300 🌆 Chicago: $2,200 🏙️ Philadelphia: $1,450

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Celtics bobblehead nights are BACK. Only the first 7,500 fans get one: 🟢 Jan. 27: Neemias Queta 🟢 Feb. 12: Jayson Tatum 🟢 Mar. 11: Derrick White 🟢 Mar. 16: Payton Pritchard

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A new Starbucks is planned for 510 Atlantic Ave in downtown Boston, near South Station. The proposed 1,278-square-foot location would have just 6 seats and operate from 5 AM to 10 PM, according to a Boston Licensing Board filing.

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IT'S A FAHCKIN TUNA BRO! Part 1 & 2

11 years ago this month, one of the most legendary Boston viral videos was born. Mikey Bergin and Jay Foster spotted a massive sunfish while fishing in Boston Harbor and delivered the unforgettable line: “IT’S A BABY WHALE!” youtu.be/IYUgduOeXuA?...

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YouTube video by El Brandesito

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336 years ago this month, the first multi-page newspaper in British America was published right here in Boston. “Publick Occurrences” debuted on September 25, 1690... and lasted just ONE ISSUE before colonial authorities shut it down four days later.

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We are officially less than 6 months away from St. Patrick’s Day.

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Delta is launching nonstop service from Boston to VENICE, Italy. Flights begin May 7, 2027, operating 4x weekly through Oct. 29. Venice will become Delta’s 12th destination in continental Europe from Boston.

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The Celtics new 31-year-old minority owner has with a major goal: grow the team's presence in China. Mario Ho, son of casino tycoon Stanley Ho, says the Celtics already have roughly 25 MILLION fans in China and believes that number can grow significantly.

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Boston’s iconic Citgo sign is expected to be fully rebuilt by the END OF OCTOBER. The Kenmore Square landmark is being moved 30 feet higher and 120 feet east for better visibility, with new parts designed to look identical to the original. 📹: @rich1park

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Boston will give residents up to $500 to throw a block party this fall. The grants can cover food, entertainment, face painting + more. Parties must be FREE, open to the public and held on a public street. Applications are open through October 23 at 5 PM.

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Frugal Fannie’s in Westwood is closing after 43 years in business, with a liquidation sale underway. The longtime Greater Boston fashion warehouse filed a WARN notice showing 214 employees impacted, with a November 23 date listed.

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RED SOX-YANKEES PLAYOFF SCHEDULE: ⚾ Game 1: Tuesday at 8 PM ⚾ Game 2: Wednesday at 8 PM ⚾ Game 3: Thursday at 8 PM, if necessary All three games will air nationally on NBC and Peacock. October baseball. Red Sox-Yankees.

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Boston firefighters are getting expanded cancer screenings after the loss of federal grant funding. Dana-Farber is contributing $150,000 to provide early cancer detection screenings for 500 Boston firefighters, including blood and urine testing and low-dose CT scans.

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Spotify is down right now so if you see this, just describe your lunch to me.

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Boston just completed Phase 1 of its Black Male Equity Study, based on input from 2,659 Black men and community stakeholders. Top concerns included good-paying jobs, affordable housing, education inequities, mental health access and a lack of awareness of available programs.

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Downtown Boston is gridlocked right now because someone decided to leave their car double parked... 🙃 📹: @vanessageauxinue_

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ON THIS DAY 23 YEARS AGO: A 300-pound gorilla escaped from Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo, attacked a 2-year-old girl and her babysitter, and led police and zookeepers on a nearly TWO-HOUR chase before being captured.

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