Healey Pushes to Keep Late-Night Bar Hours Permanent in Boston

DATELINE — BOSTON

Governor Maura Healey said she wants Boston's extended late-night bar and restaurant hours to become permanent, arguing the temporary extension has been good for the city's nightlife economy, according to a Saturday report from NBC Boston.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Healey touts the 'vibe,' wants later bar hours to stick around," per NBC Boston. The governor said she wants the extended late-night hours bars and restaurants have enjoyed to continue, framing the extra hours as a win for the city's nightlife (read it at https://www.nbcboston.com/news/politics/healey-touts-the-vibe-wants-later-bar-hours-to-stick-around/3983516/).

"Red Sox beat the Rays 6-1 for their 13th straight win," NBC Boston reports. Boston extended its winning streak to 13 games with a 6-1 victory over Tampa Bay at Fenway Park (read it at https://www.nbcboston.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/red-sox-13-win-rays/3983816/).

"Amtrak expands $10 'Night Owl Fares' on Northeast Corridor," according to Planetizen. The rail service is expanding discounted $10 late-night fares on Northeast Corridor routes running through Boston as part of a push to fill off-peak trains (read it at https://www.planetizen.com/news/2026/07/138018-amtrak-expands-10-night-owl-fares-northeast-corridor).