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Metro

‘It was horrifying’: Woman killed in Allston elevator accident identified as BU lecturer

A woman killed Monday in a tragic elevator accident inside an Allston apartment building was bringing a parcel in at the time of her death, which was punctuated by terrifying screams, neighbors said Tuesday. Continue reading →

Higher Education

State to head up contact tracing at Boston College amid COVID-19 outbreak

The unprecedented move is an effort to “more effectively” coordinate tracing work among the towns of Newton, Brookline, and Boston, which surround BC, and ensure that the state’s infection rate remains low, Governor Charlie Baker said. Continue reading →

Metro

Walking the walk: For a group in Franklin Park, exercise is justice

Nearly entirely made up of Black and Latino members, Just Walk’s existence transforms the landscape it traverses. Continue reading →

Metro

In the age of COVID, high school parties send school districts scrambling

High school parties that would have once been routine have thrown entire districts into disarray, warranting furious letters from school administrators and delaying in-person learning in some Dover-Sherborn, Lincoln-Sudbury, and Dedham schools. Continue reading →

Business

After a summer unlike any other, the North End looks anxiously toward the fall

Many restaurant owners in the North End said that after the excitement of the reopening died down, so did the visits. If restaurants in the North End aren’t able to survive, then who can? Continue reading →

The Nation

Coronavirus

The buyer’s guide to avoid feeling dead inside this winter

Indoor season is coming. But we’re Americans! We can buy our way out of anything. Right? Continue reading →

Politics

Katherine Clark, who has swiftly climbed the House ranks, will run for assistant speaker

The Melrose Democrat is a low-key operator in Washington whose allies credit her with helping Democrats recapture the House majority in 2018. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

Mass. reports 286 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, 6 new deaths

The death toll from confirmed coronavirus cases in Massachusetts rose by six to 9,016, the state Department of Public Health reported Tuesday. The number of confirmed cases climbed by 286, bringing the total to 123,425. Continue reading →

The World

World

Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe resigns, clearing way for successor

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Cabinet resigned, clearing the way for his successor to take over after parliamentary confirmation later Wednesday. Continue reading →

World

US issues sweeping new travel warning for China, Hong Kong

The US on Tuesday issued a sweeping new advisory warning against travel to mainland China and Hong Kong, citing the risk of “arbitrary detention" and “arbitrary enforcement of local laws." Continue reading →

World

400 years later, a new Mayflower will sail without humans

The Mayflower is taking to the water in Plymouth harbor. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

The country needs school disciplinary reform

Black girls are disciplined and suspended at far higher rates than white girls, and disproportionately fill the school-to-prison pipeline as a result. It’s time for Congress to do something about it. Continue reading →

OPINION

Maine mulls dumping Susan Collins

Collins fails to meet the moment and former supporters are bailing on a long-time favorite. Continue reading →

OPINION

Our guest speaker today, class, is a Jew-hating terrorist

Does the marketplace of ideas entitle hijackers to a platform? Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

‘It was horrifying’: Woman killed in Allston elevator accident identified as BU lecturer

A woman killed Monday in a tragic elevator accident inside an Allston apartment building was bringing a parcel in at the time of her death, which was punctuated by terrifying screams, neighbors said Tuesday. Continue reading →

Metro

Walking the walk: For a group in Franklin Park, exercise is justice

Nearly entirely made up of Black and Latino members, Just Walk’s existence transforms the landscape it traverses. Continue reading →

Metro

In the age of COVID, high school parties send school districts scrambling

High school parties that would have once been routine have thrown entire districts into disarray, warranting furious letters from school administrators and delaying in-person learning in some Dover-Sherborn, Lincoln-Sudbury, and Dedham schools. Continue reading →

Sports

Sports

Titans prepared to let Stephen Gostkowski fix his kicking issues

The former Patriots kicker missed four kicks Monday night, including an extra point. Continue reading →

Red Sox notebook

Christian Vazquez glad to be back in the swing

The Red Sox catcher knows why he was struggling: When I try to hit homers, my swing gets too big.” Continue reading →

Alex Speier | On baseball

Tanner Houck leads Red Sox’ next wave of homegrown starters — but what is their upside?

No true homegrown starter has established himself in the majors since Felix Doubront debuted with the Red Sox in 2010. Continue reading →

Business

Business

After a summer unlike any other, the North End looks anxiously toward the fall

Many restaurant owners in the North End said that after the excitement of the reopening died down, so did the visits. If restaurants in the North End aren’t able to survive, then who can? Continue reading →

Business

It won’t be long before jobless benefits begin to run out

Without another massive financial rescue package from Washington, jobless benefits will begin running out completely in December. Continue reading →

Business

After a summer unlike any other, the North End looks anxiously toward the fall

Many restaurant owners in the North End said that after the excitement of the reopening died down, so did the visits. If restaurants in the North End aren’t able to survive, then who can? Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

MOVIES

Fred Wiseman’s ‘City Hall’ (as in Boston City Hall) at Toronto film fest

The documentary opened Sept. 14 at this year's virtual festival. Continue reading →

FOOD

Salt Bae is opening a Boston restaurant this weekend

The suave Instagram sensation will open Nusr-et on Friday. Continue reading →

BIRD SIGHTINGS

Bird sightings on Cape Cod

Recent sightings as reported to Mass Audubon. Continue reading →