After a summer lull, wastewater indicates COVID is coming back
COVID With back-to-school season and cooler weather on the horizon, Boston health officials said the increase in COVID-19 levels is worth noting. Wastewater data from eastern Massachusetts shows levels of COVID-19 climbing slightly in recent weeks. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff As summer winds down, the concentration of COVID-19 in Greater Boston’s wastewater appears to be on […]
What to know about the mysterious disease plaguing Massachusetts’ beech trees
Environment There is no proven treatment for beech leaf disease, which threatens trees in forests and yards alike. A century old Beech tree in Swampscott that will be cut down this month. It suffers from a relatively new illness plaguing trees across the Northeast. Erin Clark/Globe Staff In the coastal town of Swampscott, Mass., the […]
Yankees’ Aaron Boone bluntly credited rivals after Red Sox completed series sweep
Red Sox “They’ve kicked our ass,” Boone told reporters after Sunday’s defeat. Aaron Boone during a Yankees game earlier in August. AP Photo/John Bazemore Following his team being swept by the Red Sox over the weekend, Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered a candid overview. The 6-5 defeat, New York’s eighth in a row (the team’s […]
ESPN announces changes to ‘Monday Night Countdown’ lineup
Media By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe August 21, 2023 | 2:55 PM It’s been certain that changes were coming to ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” since late June, when host Suzy Kolber and analyst Steve Young, both longtime staples of the show, were let go as part of the network’s latest wave of layoffs. On […]
Photos: Fisherman’s Feast takes over the North End
Neighborhoods The ‘Flight of the Angel’ tradition capped off a weekend of food, music, and parades celebrating Boston’s Italian-American community. Carlin Stiehl for The Boston Globe Boston’s North End community threw its 113th annual Fisherman’s Feast this weekend, a four-day celebration of the neighborhood’s Italian roots. This year’s Feast featured multiple processions through the streets […]
Bill Belichick addresses offseason rumor about the Patriots making an offer for Aaron Rodgers
Patriots “I personally didn’t talk to the Packers about Aaron Rodgers.” Aaron Rodgers’ plan to join the Jets next season could push the Patriots further down in the AFC East standings. Patrick McDermott/Getty Bill Belichick weighs in on whether Tom Brady deserves a statue Bill Belichick: Canceling joint practices with Titans was a ‘hard decision,’ […]
19-year-old driver dies in crash after fleeing from troopers in Belchertown, police say
Crime The vehicle’s engine block was found on the second floor of a home after the violent crash, according to state police. A 19-year-old man who allegedly fled in his car from state police attempting to pull him over in Belchertown died after crashing his vehicle Sunday evening, according to a Massachusetts State Police press […]
LEGO reveals location for its new Boston office
Business The beloved toymaker will relocate its Americas headquarters to Back Bay in 2026. The LEGO Group plans to relocate its Americas headquarters to 1001 Boylston St. in Boston by the end of 2026. Building rendering: Elkus Manfredi Architects LEGO’s plan to relocate its Americas headquarters to Boston is coming together, brick by brick. Lego’s […]
Dog who ate Boston man’s passport ahead of Italian wedding celebration is suddenly a celebrity
Local News Chickie, which is short for chicken cutlet, “is a really well-trained dog,” supposedly. Many dog owners have at least one story like it. The dog ate their homework (no, really), a special keepsake, a nice item of clothing, etc. For one Boston couple, that story involves a very important document ahead of an […]
Bill Belichick weighs in on whether Tom Brady deserves a statue
Patriots “Give him whatever you want, yeah.” Belichick said with a laugh. Tom Brady Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Bill Belichick gave his review of Taylor Swift’s concert at Gillette Stadium Bill Belichick: Canceling joint practices with Titans was a ‘hard decision,’ but the best thing for the team Tom Brady will be honored at […]