Boston City Council Backs Question 6 Conservation Fund
The Boston City Council backs the Question 6 conservation fund on the Nov. 3 ballot. What the measure would do and what supporters and critics have said.
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Hasbro Boston Move: 587 Jobs Shift to Seaport in January
Hasbro’s WARN notice sets the Hasbro Boston headquarters timeline: 587 Pawtucket jobs move to 400 Summer St. in the Seaport in early January 2027.
Pope Leo XIV Has Lung Cancer, Vatican Announces After Surgery
Pope Leo XIV has lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said after surgeons at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital removed part of his right lung on Oct. 13, 2026.
Boston Early Voting Opens Oct. 17 for November 3 Election
Boston early voting runs Oct. 17–30 for the Nov. 3 State Election. Registration ends Oct. 24; mail ballot applications close Oct. 27. Poll workers needed.
Nubian Square Fire: Council Seeks Immediate Business Relief
Boston City Council calls for emergency aid, relocation help, and expedited services for businesses destroyed in the Sept. 28 Nubian Square Edison Building fire.
Eastern Standard Boston: Fenway Brasserie Menu, Prices and Hours
Eastern Standard Boston guide: the Kenmore Square brasserie reborn at 775 Beacon St. in the Fenway, with menu highlights, prices, hours, parking and tips.
Life Time Commonwealth Pier Club: 45,000 Sq. Ft. in Seaport
Life Time Commonwealth Pier club: a 45,000-square-foot lease next to Fidelity’s Seaport HQ, about 150 jobs, $369 dues and a late 2027 opening. Our take.
Boston Coastal Flood Protection Plan Wins Council Backing
The City Council backs the Army Corps’ $9B to $10.5B Boston coastal flood protection plan. See the costs, cost share, timeline and East Boston priorities.
Boston City Council Backs Tenant Right of First Refusal Bill
The Boston City Council backs a tenant right of first refusal bill, H.1544/S.998. Here is what TOPA would do, where it stands and what each side has said.
Best Clam Chowder in Boston: 7 Bowls From Union Oyster House to the Seaport
Where to find the best Boston clam chowder: Union Oyster House, Neptune Oyster, Legal Sea Foods, James Hook and more, with addresses and menu prices.