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Tom Brady and Cynthia Erivo will headline Boston's Unbound conference (Sept. 16–18 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in the Seaport), with Mel Robbins and Sunita Williams among other headliners; Unbound is HubSpot's rebrand of Inbound, a marquee marketing and business leaders event focused on growth, AI, and the customer journey.
After the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, Boston holds the 27th overall pick in the first round and the 40th overall pick in the second round. One of Boston’s second-round assets comes from Milwaukee via Orlando, while the Celtics’ own second-round pick is currently in Atlanta’s hands.
Boston’s allergy season arrived late but is hitting hard, with high pollen counts from birch and oak and grasses entering May, triggering itchy, watery eyes, congestion and sleep disruption as overlapping pollen types intensify symptoms. Doctors say warmer temperatures and higher CO2 are extending growing seasons, making the season tougher even for people who don’t usually suffer. Treatments include nasal sprays, antihistamines and eye drops, with some patients needing daily meds; nonmedication steps (showering after outdoor time, changing clothes, keeping windows closed) and allergy shots can help for longer-term relief.
The Red Sox fired Alex Cora and five coaches after a 10-17 start, calling the move a bold step toward a fresh start, but players like Trevor Story and Garrett Whitlock criticized the lack of clarity and fair process in a Sunday meeting. Interim manager Chad Tracy was named, with GM Craig Breslow and team president Sam Kennedy defending the decision as necessary to reset the season. Boston’s offense and pitching have struggled (OPS .667, 27th; ERA 4.44), and the organization faces questions about its direction as it pursues a return to October play.
Donnie Wahlberg said he offered to give back 50% of his CBS paycheck so Boston Blue could be filmed entirely in Boston, but the production is mostly in Toronto due to cost, despite the show being set in Beantown and a spin-off of Blue Bloods; Boston Blue has already been renewed for Season 2 and Wahlberg notes the real-life filming interruptions in his hometown.
Boston’s World Cup host committee will run the Boston Stadium Express, a bus service to Gillette Stadium, priced at $95 per seat with no discounts for children, seniors, or accessibility needs. The service, which aims to move about 10,000 fans per game, will have 20 pickup points and require advance purchase tied to a same-day match ticket. This follows planned MBTA rail fare increases to as much as $80 for a round trip. Officials say the higher prices cover the costs of coordinating World Cup transport, though critics say the overall costs for fans—tickets, hotels and travel—are becoming prohibitive.
A Boston police officer, 33-year-old Nicholas O’Malley, was arraigned on a voluntary manslaughter charge for the March 11 fatal shooting of Stephenson King, 39, during a carjacking in Mission Hill. He pled not guilty and was released on personal recognizance with a firearms-surrender condition. Suffolk County DA Kevin Hayden said the case will go before a grand jury. Court papers, supported by body-worn camera footage and witness interviews, indicate King did not threaten the officers as his car moved, and O’Malley fired three shots through the driver’s window after King attempted to flee; prosecutors say the shooting was not in self-defense. The defense called the charges politically motivated and argued against releasing footage as the investigation continues. Autopsy found three bullet wounds; no weapons were recovered from the scene.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s requirement that nearly all streets and transit projects go through her for approval has slowed or halted most Streets Cabinet work for about a year, prompting staff turnover and morale drops while raising concerns from advocates that federal funding could be at risk; several high-profile plans remain in limbo even as a few ongoing efforts proceed under ongoing oversight.
With the World Cup kickoff looming, Foxborough is withholding hosting permits over a $7.8 million security shortfall, pressing for upfront funding even as the Boston 2026 host committee says costs would be backstopped by Kraft Sports Group and procurement deadlines threaten safety readiness.
Tommy DeCarlo, the longtime lead singer for the Boston rock band, has died at age 60 after being diagnosed with brain cancer in September.
Tommy DeCarlo, a longtime Boston fan who joined the rock band after Brad Delp’s death in 2007, died of brain cancer in Charlotte, NC, at age 60. He fronted Boston for years, sang lead on tracks including 'The Way You Look Tonight' from the band’s 2013 album, and also performed with his guitarist son under the DeCarlo name; his family asked for privacy as they grieve.
Tommy DeCarlo, longtime Boston vocalist who joined the band after Brad Delp’s passing, has died at 60 following a brain cancer battle. He previously suffered a brain bleed and underwent emergency surgery; a GoFundMe was set up to help with medical bills. DeCarlo also formed the group DECARLO with his son and released multiple projects before his passing, and his family asked for privacy as they grieve.
Everett is pursuing a package of transit upgrades—extending the Silver Line, adding a pedestrian/bike bridge to Somerville, and potentially a commuter rail stop near Encore—to improve access to Boston and support future developments like a new soccer stadium, though location and funding questions remain.
A federal judge in Boston ruled that the Trump administration’s policy of deporting undocumented immigrants to countries where they are not citizens is unconstitutional, saying the government must allow more time for legal challenges to removals amid concerns that migrants could face imminent danger, potentially limiting future third-country deportations.
Two chances for light snowfall in the Boston area: a Wednesday morning event expected to last about 4–6 hours with a coating to 1 inch east of Route 495 and 1–2 inches west, with possible rain mixing in along the South Coast; most accumulation should melt by afternoon as sun returns; a small, uncertain chance of a Thursday night flurry if a southern storm brushes by; weekend forecast calls for near 50°F.