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5 things to do this weekend, including Stanley Whitney at the ICA and Boston Jerkfest
Thursday, July 10The free concert series — a co-production of Berklee College of Music, Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción and the city of Boston — kicks off this Thursday with Barbara Zamora Vargas. The Cuban singer is one of Boston’s jazz gems, a...

WAMC Sports Report 7/9/25: Sabalenka gets past Siegemund and faces Anisimova in the Wimbledon semifinals. Fritz vs. Alcaraz
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the women's semifinals, and Carlos Alcaraz will take on Taylor Fritz in the men's semifinals. Sabalenka grabbed the last three games Tuesday to overcome 104th-ranked Laura Siegemund 4-6,...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:46 a.m. EDT
Red Bull fires F1 team principal Christian Horner after 20 title-filled years MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — Longtime Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been fired after a 20-year stint that included eight Formula 1 drivers’ titles. Red...

Find fresh air with a view at Boston’s six best rooftop bars
We don’t make the rules. Everything — dancing, drinking, talking, eating — is better on a roof. Whether you’re looking for rooftop dining or just a cold margarita in the sun, these bars and restaurants will take you to a higher level. (And, this...

Seven boutique hotels in Boston to check out (that you won’t want to check out of)
The term “boutique hotel” gets used to describe nearly every pricey lodging option, but don’t be fooled. A true boutique hotel is small (150 rooms or less), needs to have an attentive staff, and, most of all, it has to have that essential quality...

At the best comedy clubs in Boston, big laughs come in small spaces
Sure, big name comedians come to the larger theaters (The Wilbur, The Chevalier) or to suburban laugh factories (Giggles Comedy Club, The Comedy Scene). But there’s something impossible to replicate about the intimacy of a city comedy club — where...

Book lovers take note: These are the 10 best bookstores around Boston
What makes a good bookstore? A wide selection of titles, of course, a knowledgeable staff, a solid roster of literary events, that bookstore smell — all mandatory. But these shops, including some exceptional new players on the scene, made The...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 5:42 a.m. EDT
Clark takes Indiana teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft. Collier picks Stewart NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark has picked Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston No. 1 while Napheesa Collier took her Unrivaled business partner Breanna Stewart...

MLB Roundup: Ramirez leads Guardians in sweep of Astros
HOUSTON — José Ramírez homered for a third straight game, Angel Martínez also went deep and the Cleveland Guardians got a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Martínez homered for a second straight...

Bolton's Nashoba Valley Winery is the oldest winery in Massachusetts
Looking to celebrate summer by enjoying a drink outdoors? Luckily, Massachusetts plenty of scenic places immersed in nature or by the water to enjoy a craft beverage, including breweries, rooftop bars and for the wine lovers, vineyards. But which...
Chinese Black Panther II Robot Dog Breaks Speed Records; Mirror Me Challenges Boston Dynamics
China's Black Panther II robot dog, developed by Shanghai-based startup Mirror Me, has made headlines by achieving speeds up to 10.3 meters per second during a televised demonstration. This feat not only surpasses competitors like Boston Dynamics'...

Boston Bruins coach a factor in goal-scoring winger waiving no-trade clause
Viktor Arvidsson was two games away from winning a Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers last month. The 32-year-old winger still opted to waive his no-trade clause to join the rebuilding Bruins last week. On the surface, it might not add up, but...

Florida sports bar: Shoeless Joe Jackson deserves Hall of Fame entry
The campaign includes an online petition, special events, merchandise, and community engagement activities. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred recently ruled that lifetime bans expire upon death, making Jackson eligible for Hall of Fame consideration. A...

McKinstry named AL All-Star sub; Tigers tie Dodgers for most picks
Detroit Tigers' Trey Sweeney, left, celebrates with Zach McKinstry, right, after a win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) The Detroit Tigers have the best record in the majors. Now they are tied for having the...

Group-stage pairings announced for NBA Cup
NEW YORK (AP) — Defending NBA Cup champion Milwaukee will play its group-stage games in this season’s tournament against New York, Chicago, Charlotte and Miami, the league announced Wednesday. The league unveiled the groups for the third year of...

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 4:20 a.m. EDT
Clark takes Indiana teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft. Collier picks Stewart NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark has picked Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston No. 1 while Napheesa Collier took her Unrivaled business partner Breanna Stewart...
Aliyah Boston, Top Fever vs. Valkyries Players to Watch - July 9
The Golden State Valkyries (9-9) and Aliyah Boston's Indiana Fever (9-9) meet at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday, July 9, starting at 12 p.m. ET. In the article below, we'll give you all the info you need to know about who to keep your eye on...

Rochester Chamber Music Society launches Green Mountain Suzuki Institute with world-class concert
Sunday, July 13, at 4 p.m.—ROCHESTER—The Rochester Chamber Music Society (RCMS) will host the opening concert of the Green Mountain Suzuki Institute at the Rochester Federated Church, welcoming audiences to an afternoon of classical and...

Massachusetts Representative Lori Trahan discusses Job Corps Centers and Texas flooding
Lori Trahan, a U.S. Congress member representing Massachusetts’ 3rd district since 2019, recently shared her thoughts on social media about various significant issues. Trahan, who succeeded Niki Tsongas and previously served in the Massachusetts...

Boston Blue: Donnie Wahlberg Marks ‘A New Chapter’ for Blue Bloods’ Danny Reagan at First Table Read
Danny Reagan’s story is ready to resume. Nearly seven months after CBS‘ long-running Blue Bloods aired its series finale, franchise vet Donnie Wahlberg RSVP’d for the first table read for Boston Blue, the “universe expansion” announced back in...