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Massachusetts tax-free weekend ends tonight

Massachusetts' sales tax holiday runs Saturday and Sunday, suspending the 6.25% sales tax on most eligible retail items priced at $2,500 or less bought for personal use. Meals, motor vehicles, alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, gas and electricity remain taxable, as do purchases by businesses or for business use. Online orders count if they are placed and paid for during the holiday, even if delivery comes later; layaway sales do not qualify.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

106th Feast of Madonna Della Cava concludes in North End today

The 106th annual Feast of the Madonna Della Cava wraps up in the North End today with a grand procession, live music, and road closures around Hanover, Battery, Commercial, and North Square.

Beacon Hill Times

Red Sox's nine-game win streak snapped by A's

The Red Sox's nine-game winning streak ended in a 7-3 loss to the Athletics at Fenway Park Saturday, despite a late-inning bases-loaded rally.

MLB.com

India Day Parade marches through Boston today

The 5th International India Day Parade kicks off today at 1 p.m. at Lewis Wharf, proceeding along Atlantic Avenue toward Christopher Columbus Park with 15 floats.

INDIA New England News

Chris Evans headlines FAN EXPO Boston through today

Boston-born actor Chris Evans meets fans at FAN EXPO Boston at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center today, the second day of his appearance.

WHDH

City Council opposes downtown ICE parking leases

The Boston City Council adopted an emergency resolution Friday urging the city to explore all avenues to deny proposed downtown parking leases for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

City of Boston

Council backs hiring retired officers for paid details

The Boston City Council approved a resolution Friday supporting the appointment of retired Boston Police officers as Special Police Officers for paid details amid staffing shortages.

City of Boston

BPD tows 13 mopeds in Roxbury enforcement sweep

Boston Police's Auto Theft Unit towed 13 mopeds and arrested four people Wednesday during 'Operation Kickstand,' targeting scooter use in Dorchester and Roxbury.

Boston Police Department

Jazz musician plays Spectacle Island this afternoon

Berklee jazz musician Valerio Apuzzo performs live today from 2 to 5 p.m. on Spectacle Island as part of the 'Jazz on the Porch' concert series.

Berklee College of Music

Harvard Book Store to open in Blackstone Block

Boston's Landmarks Commission announced Friday that Harvard Book Store is preparing to open a storefront at 33 Union Street this fall, in the historic Blackstone Block.

City of Boston

Fenway Health partners with Boston Legacy FC

Fenway Health and Boston Legacy FC launched a partnership Friday that debuts today at the club's Pride Match.

The Boston Sun

Boston launches youth climate resilience grants

The City of Boston and Bloomberg Philanthropies launched the Boston Youth Climate Action Fund, offering grants for teens leading environmental projects.

North End Regional Review

Boston Ballet announces 2026-2027 company roster

Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announced the season roster Friday, featuring 67 dancers representing 13 nationalities.

The Boston Sun