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Voter Registration Deadline, Early Voting Begin Today

Today is the voter registration deadline for the Sept. 1 State Primary: in person at the Election Department, 1 City Hall Square, Room 241, until 5 p.m., online at voteinma.com until 11:59 p.m., or by mail postmarked today. In-person early voting also begins today at sites across Boston and runs through Friday, Aug. 28. The primary will set the ballot for the Nov. 3 State Election, and the Election Department is still recruiting paid poll workers.

City of Boston

Contreras Homer Lifts Red Sox Past Giants in Devers' Return

On Friday, August 21, 2026, Willson Contreras hit a three-run homer as the Red Sox beat the Giants 6-4 at Fenway Park in Rafael Devers' first game back since being traded; the crowd largely booed Devers' first at-bat but was more respectful during an in-game tribute video of his career highlights.

CBS Boston

Voting Machine Testing Set for State Primary

Boston's Election Department tests ImageCast Precinct Tabulators for the State Primary today at 3:15 p.m. at 400 Frontage Road, Room 200; the public may observe.

City of Boston

City Issues Traffic Advisory for Student Move-Ins

The City of Boston issued a traffic advisory Friday detailing parking restrictions and street closures for BU and Northeastern student move-ins, including Fenway restrictions Sept. 1-7, plus the Open Newbury Street series.

City of Boston

Pajama Jam Party Brings Retro Dance Vibes to Fenway Center

The Fenway Community Center hosts a Pajama Jam Party today from 4-7 p.m., featuring disco decor, custom cocktails, and a nostalgic dance party.

The Boston Calendar

Diva Docs Boston Hosts Networking Dinner for Black Women in Medicine

Diva Docs Boston hosts a networking dinner today from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at MIDA Fenway for Black women physicians, residents, and medical students.

Diva Docs Boston

Reggae Fest Boston Featuring Spice Lights Up Fenway Tonight

House of Blues Boston on Lansdowne Street hosts Reggae Fest Boston tonight at 9 p.m., headlined by dancehall artist Spice.

DancehallMag

Yacht Rock Revue Concludes Residency at Leader Bank Pavilion

Yacht Rock Revue plays the final show of its two-night residency at Leader Bank Pavilion tonight at 7:30 p.m., part of its "Yacht Rock PRIMETIME" tour.

The Boston Calendar

Spectacle Summer Nights Returns with Live Music, Sunset Views

Boston Harbor Now hosts its after-hours Spectacle Summer Nights event on Spectacle Island today from 4-8:30 p.m., featuring live music by Cus Campbell.

Eventbrite

BPD Investigates Possible Bias Incident Against Orthodox Couple

Boston Police are investigating a possible bias incident in Brighton after a driver allegedly drove toward a husband and wife on Aug. 14 while shouting antisemitic slurs.

VINnews

Hidden Camera Found in Mass General Brigham Shower Room

Boston police are investigating after a Mass General Brigham employee found a hidden camera that fell from the ceiling in a Roxbury shower room on Aug. 19.

WHDH 7News

Forest Hills Church to Host Free School Supply Giveaway

City on a Hill Church Forest Hills hosts a 'Back To School Bash' today from noon to 4 p.m., providing free school supplies and resources to local students.

Forest Hills Church

Mattapan's Push De Spot Hosts Back to School Supply Giveaway

Push De Spot hosts its Back 2 School Community Give Back today starting at 3:30 p.m., providing free school supplies to local children.

Push De Spot

Gillette Moves Forward with $1 Billion South Boston Headquarters

Procter & Gamble bought a 2.4-acre property at 232 A Street for $99.3 million on Aug. 20, advancing plans for a $1 billion Gillette headquarters along the Fort Point Channel in South Boston.

Caught In Southie

Massachusetts AG Orders Sale of Two Downtown Boston Apartment Towers

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced a settlement Aug. 18 requiring newly merged Vivmark Residential to sell the 444-unit Emerson Place apartment complex to preserve market competition.

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