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Boston Heat Advisory in Effect Thursday Through Saturday

Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a heat advisory for Boston from Thursday, August 6, through Saturday, August 8, with the highest heat indices expected between 95 and 98 degrees and little relief overnight. The city says cooling resources are open across Boston, including BCYF locations, pools, splash pads, and libraries. Emergency Management notes that Boston EMS typically sees a 10-15% increase in 911 calls during a heat wave and urges residents to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, and check on neighbors.

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Red Sox Beat White Sox 4-0 as Abreu Homers, Gray Deals

Wilyer Abreu hit his 20th home run and Sonny Gray struck out eight over six innings as the Red Sox beat the White Sox 4-0 at Fenway Park on Wednesday, extending Boston's winning streak to seven games.

MLB.com

Red Sox Aim to Sweep White Sox Thursday at Fenway

Boston hosts Chicago at 7:10 p.m. Thursday in the series finale, with a chance to complete a three-game sweep. The Red Sox have outscored the White Sox 33-4 this season, and the game features a Cabo Verde Celebration ticket promotion.

Sox Machine

Public Improvement Commission Meets Thursday

Boston's Public Improvement Commission holds its regular hearing Thursday, August 6, at 10 a.m., with remote participation and coverage on Boston TV.

Boston.gov

Man Fatally Shot on Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester

Boston Police responded to a fatal shooting at 564 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester on Wednesday, where an adult male was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Officials say the incident appears targeted, and no arrests have been made.

Boston Police Department

Democracy Rally Planned for Longwood Medical Area

Activist Evenings Brookline and Newton Indivisible will hold a 'standout' rally at Riverway and Longwood Avenue Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. to raise awareness of threats to democracy.

Turn Purple 2 Blue

5-Story Building Proposed on Stonley Road in JP

A developer submitted plans August 5 to replace a two-story recording studio on Stonley Road with a five-story, 28-unit residential building with no parking spaces.

Jamaica Plain News

Worcester-Grafton Commuter Rail Service Suspended

The MBTA suspended Framingham/Worcester Line service between Worcester and Grafton for seven days starting August 5 to complete infrastructure and signal upgrade work.

MBTA

Healey Signs Protect Act Limiting ICE Access

Governor Maura Healey signed the Protect Act into law August 5 during a ceremony in Chelsea, setting state-level limits on ICE agents' access to public schools, hospitals, and courthouses.

CBS News Boston

Fenway Community Center Hosts Crime & Coloring Night

The Fenway Community Center hosts 'Offline Hours: Crime & Coloring w/ Olivia' Thursday from 4-6 p.m., inviting adults to disconnect, color, and listen to a true crime podcast.

Fenway Community Center

Free Shakespeare: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' on Common

The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company performs its Coachella-inspired 30th Anniversary production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common Thursday at 8 p.m.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company

Author Eric Jay Dolin Talks New Book in Roslindale

Maritime historian Eric Jay Dolin visits the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library Thursday at 6 p.m. to discuss his latest book on an 1832 shipwreck and captivity.

Rozzie Bound Co-op Bookstore

BPL Teen Central Hosts Cricut Design Workshop

The Central Library in Copley Square hosts a teen workshop Thursday from 3-5 p.m. using Cricut Design Space to craft graphics for T-shirts and tote bags.

Boston Public Library