Boston shows it’s ready to embrace magic of World Cup

World Cup The noise of bagpipes, The Proclaimers and decibel-defying chants rang through Foxborough on Saturday night. Thousands of Scotland fans packed Foxborough on Saturday for World Cup matches. Erin Clark/Global Staff By Connor Ryan June 14, 2026 | 7:30 am 4 minutes to read comment FOXBOROUGH — A lot has changed since the last … Read more

Boston is getting its first espresso martini lounge

Food News “It’s going to be a really cool Instagram moment.” Freedom Hotel charity The espresso martini craze has officially reached its peak in Boston. Riding the wave of the cocktail’s growing popularity, Alibi Bar & Lounge, in the Liberty Hotel at 215 Charles St., is set to open what organizers say is the city’s … Read more

Card skimming device report prompts warning from Boston police

crime “At the payment terminals, they design plastic covers similar to the top of a regular POS terminal,” the police said. Santander ATM. Angel Garcia/Bloomberg The discovery of a skimming device connected to a bank ATM at the East Boston CVS prompted police to warn the public about the ongoing scam. Sometime between June 5 … Read more

Boston City Council approves $1.7 billion schools budget that cuts hundreds of jobs

Local news The council chose to postpone a vote on Mayor Wu’s controversial operating budget proposal, saying they needed more time to work through the amendments. Boston City Councilman Minyard Culpepper addresses members of the public during a meeting on June 3, 2026, where council members voted in favor of Boston Public Schools’ contentious budget. … Read more

Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (May 27)

Latest Sales ABINGTON 28 Linda St. One-family ranch, built in 1951, 960 square feet, 7 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, on 7,350-square-foot lot. $455,000 56 Townsend St. #26 Condo. $305,000 ACTON 5 Perkins Lane. One-family Colonial, built in 1995, 3,076 square feet, 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, on 23,704-square-foot lot. $1,266,000 8 Highland Road. … Read more

Trillium Garden opens new waterfront beer garden at Boston Harbor Hotel

Food News After Greenway departed, the brewery’s seasonal outdoor area opened at the Boston Harbor Hotel with waterfront views. Trillium Brewing Company’s beer garden. Craig F. Walker/Global Staff Boston Harbor Hotel Trillium Garden It’s officially opened for the season – this time with waterfront views at Boston Harbor Hotel. The new beer garden debuted after … Read more

Boston EMS Superintendent-in-Chief dies after 40 years with the department

Local news The emergency response agency’s second-in-command has dedicated four decades of service, including years as a paramedic. John Gill (right) died Saturday after 40 years of service to Boston EMS. Boston EMS The agency announced that the second officer in command of Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has died. John Gill, 61, of West … Read more

Leslie Odom Jr. with the Boston Pops, 5/22/26

Concert ratings In an impressive showing on Friday, Odom Jr. cemented his status as the latest legend to play for the Pops. Leslie Odom Jr. played with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra in 2025. He returns with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops on Friday night. Erin Clark/Global Staff Leslie Odom Jr. with the Boston … Read more

Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (May 20)

Latest Sales ABINGTON 337 Randolph St. One-family Colonial, built in 1966, 2,520 square feet, 10 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, on 25,246-square-foot lot. $784,900 34 Park Ave. One-family Cape Cod, built in 1960, 1,912 square feet, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, on 26,117-square-foot lot. $732,000 120 Temple St. One-family conventional, built in 1890, 1,305 … Read more