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Netflix has officially launched the eleventh season of 'Love Is Blind,' premiering on October 14. The new season features a cast of 30 singles from the Boston area, hosted by returning duo Nick and Vanessa Lachey. Episodes will be released in four weekly batches, concluding on November 4.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is activating automated camera enforcement on its buses starting October 1, 2026, to penalize drivers who block bus stops and lanes. The program begins with a three-month warning period, with fines ranging from $25 to $125 for lane violations and $100 for stop violations beginning January 1, 2027. Human reviewers will verify all incidents before issuing tickets to vehicle owners.
Forecasters warn of a developing nor’easter off the Mid-Atlantic that could bring heavy rain, 40–50 mph northeast winds, and coastal flooding to eastern Massachusetts—especially the Cape and Islands—this Friday through Sunday (potentially Monday). Rainfall could exceed five inches in parts of Southeast Massachusetts, with higher impacts if the storm tracks closer to shore; model disagreement means forecasts can change, and power outages or high surf are possible. Stay tuned for updates from the NBC10 Boston weather team.
Kacey Musgraves kept her Boston stop on the Middle of Nowhere Tour going after a small fire broke out on stage from pyrotechnics during the “Golden Hour” portion, calmly noting the flames and joking about hairspray before finishing the set; her next stop is Madison Square Garden in New York City.
A man on Warren Street in Roxbury was fatally shot and pronounced dead at a local hospital; police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking for tips from the public.
During a Boston TD Garden stop on her Middle of Nowhere tour, Kacey Musgraves’ finale of “Golden Hour” featured sparks that appeared to ignite in the rafters. She paused, quipped about hairspray and needing a bedazzled fire extinguisher, and then finished the performance as footage circulated on TikTok. A rep did not immediately respond, and the tour continues with 31 shows left after earlier date changes.
At a Boston show, Kacey Musgraves performed Dolly Parton’s Here You Come Again and dedicated her own song Rainbow to Parton, who inspired the track and had just passed away; she thanked the audience and referenced their 2019 Grammys moment where Parton joined her and Katy Perry.
A Suffolk Superior Court judge ordered Barbara Lynch’s bank accounts frozen to collect nearly $1 million in unpaid Boston taxes; a Sept. 10 hearing will decide whether the funds can be unfrozen, after Lynch resisted payment and the city cited prior asset sales as evidence she still has money.
Indeed’s Best Cities for Work ranking — which analyzes 200+ metros across six dimensions (job opportunity, compensation, job quality and security, career mobility and dynamism, work-life flexibility, and economic opportunity) — places the Boston metro No. 1 for its overall balance and strong emphasis on career mobility and hybrid work. Burlington, Vermont ranks No. 3 with solid in-person job opportunities and a stable local market. Washington, DC shows strength in mobility but weaker performance in some other areas. The study notes Boston’s healthcare and education sectors and mentions weaknesses like childcare costs and housing expenses.
A Houston-based Fertitta family will buy Boston's Union Oyster House, the oldest restaurant in America and a National Historic Landmark on the Freedom Trail. The deal, confirmed by a family spokesperson, will keep the eatery operating similarly to how it has since its 19th‑century opening, adding another high-profile asset to the Fertittas' portfolio that includes sports and hospitality interests.
The Department of Homeland Security publicly criticized Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for urging private parking owners to reject ICE staging in the city after ICE sought 249 parking spaces, calling her actions “unhinged.” Wu countered with an open letter and joined with other cities to restrict ICE on municipal property, while filing a FOIA request for local responses. Boston’s city council and officials have expressed opposition to increased ICE presence, as ICE expands its look for parking spaces in multiple cities nationwide.
Two two-hour Market Basket–themed drag and burlesque shows, titled Market Rate, are coming to Jacque’s in Boston on Sept. 23, featuring a rotisserie chicken–eating contest; tickets go on sale at 2 p.m.
The Democratic National Committee trimmed its 2028 convention site shortlist to three cities—Boston, Denver and Philadelphia—advancing plans to host the quadrennial event in one of them.
Allegiant Air announced nine new routes for late winter and spring break, including seven hyper-seasonal connections from Boston and Providence to Florida destinations (SFB, PGD, PIE, FLL, SRQ) plus a Portsmouth, NH–Fort Lauderdale link; the airline also added year-round CVG–Orlando service and seasonal GFK–SFB, with a FLL–PSM hyper-seasonal service.
Boston’s nightlife economy chief Corean Reynolds says the city is just getting started after a blockbuster summer of FIFA World Cup, Sail Boston, and Boston 250. Pilots extended hours and created social districts, boosting business and drawing new customers, with 3 a.m. extensions in Union/Marshall and Temple Place. The city plans to evaluate what worked, push for less-restrictive alcohol rules, expand to more neighborhoods, and improve night-time transportation as it seeks a permanent, inclusive 24-hour nightlife.