Markey Defeats Moulton in Senate Primary

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Ed Markey Wins Massachusetts Senate Democratic Primary

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Ed Markey won Tuesday's Democratic primary over U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, securing the nomination as he seeks a third full term. He will face Republican John Deaton in the general election. In his victory speech, Markey called the result "a testament to the power of the progressive movement of our nation," citing Medicare for All, the Green New Deal and taxing billionaires among his priorities.

CBS Boston

Council Backs Working Group on South End's Private Alleyways

The Boston City Council adopted a resolution this week supporting a South End Alleyways Working Group to address infrastructure, ownership, and maintenance issues in the neighborhood's historic private alleys, which border Bay Village.

City of Boston

Council Opposes MWRA Plan Allowing Continued Sewage Discharge

The Boston City Council adopted a resolution this week opposing the MWRA's draft Combined Sewer Overflow plan, saying it fails to stop sewage overflows into the Charles River and other local waterways.

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Massachusetts West Nile Virus Cases Rise to Five

State health officials reported two new human West Nile virus cases Monday, including one likely exposure in Suffolk County, bringing this year's statewide total to five.

Boston.com

Story, Anthony Power Red Sox Walk-Off Win Over Mariners

Trevor Story delivered a bases-loaded, walk-off hit in the 10th inning Monday night as the Red Sox rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Mariners 9-8 at Fenway Park, with returning outfielder Roman Anthony also contributing.

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MBTA Runs Sunday Schedule for Labor Day, Monday Sept. 7

MBTA subway, bus, and RIDE service will run on a Sunday schedule and Commuter Rail on a weekend schedule for Labor Day; municipal offices, schools, and libraries will close and trash pickup may be delayed.

WBUR

Black Box Afrobeats Xperience Set for Sept. 5 at BCA Plaza

Buzyfing3rz presents the Black Box Afrobeats Xperience on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the BCA Plaza Theatre, 539 Tremont St.

Boston Theatre Scene

More Boston Apartments Available for Sept. 1 Move-In Day

Apartment availability more than doubled compared with last year for Boston's Sept. 1 move-in day, with some landlords offering free-month incentives, according to Boston Pads data.

NBC Boston

BPS Launches Inaugural Cohort of AI Educator Ambassadors

Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent Mary Skipper announced a new cohort of 25 secondary school teachers trained to lead AI learning projects at their schools.

Day of AI

Public Tour of Historic Emerson Colonial Theatre Today

The Emerson Colonial Theatre in the Theater District hosts a public tour today at 4 p.m. exploring its century-long theatrical history.

Emerson Colonial Theatre

Red Sox Host Mariners at Fenway Park Today

The Red Sox host the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park today, with first pitch at 4:10 p.m.

Meet Boston

Trident Books Hosts Speed-Friending Event Tonight

Trident Booksellers & Cafe in Back Bay hosts its 'Skip the Small Talk' speed-friending event tonight from 7 to 9 p.m., open to attendees of all ages.

The Boston Calendar

City Hosts Coffee Hour on Coastal Flooding Plan

The City of Boston held a public comment coffee hour at Caffe dello Sport in the North End today from 9 to 11 a.m. for feedback on the Army Corps of Engineers' draft coastal flood protection plan.

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