The Boston Red Sox reportedly acquired catcher Adley Rutschman and are moving on from prospect Marcelo Mayer, outlets said Monday. Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a new push to lower health insurance premiums and prescription drug costs, a story NBC Boston covered under the headline "Gov. He…
Boston's week of July 27 centered on a City Council hearing on animal control enforcement, where Councilor Aaron Murphy told the Committee on City Services that off-leash dogs have repeatedly interrupted a girls' softball team's games at McConnell Park. The July 30 hearing, chaired by C…
Six Boston, Massachusetts obituaries were published this week (July 27–August 2, 2026): Ash, Jason David; Golden, Lisa C; Harenda, Karol Mariusz; Moore, Carol Susan (Bradley); Rodriguez, Ana Vanessa; and Taylor, William Francis Jr. Ages ranged from 46 to 72 where given; deaths were repo…
The Red Sox released 12-year veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle during their series against the Dodgers, the day's most notable local storyline. Per Heavy.com, the move ends Kahnle's tenure with the club just as the front office, according to LarryBrownSports.com, weighs whether to trade out…
Boston Mayor Wu addressed growing public safety concerns Saturday amid a reported uptick in citywide violence. WCVB reported the mayor's response to residents' worries in "Mayor Wu addresses public safety concerns in Boston amid uptick in violence," though the station's excerpt did not …
Boston Public Facilities Commission unanimously appoints Carrie Griffin as department director. Commissioners Larry Mamoli and Dion Irish approved the appointment at a special meeting July 31, then voted again to add Griffin as an authorized signatory on the department's certificate of authority.