Markey wins; Brownsberger race stays tight

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Primary results include Fenway-area state Senate race

Ed Markey was declared the winner over Seth Moulton almost as soon as polls closed Tuesday, while state Sen. Nick Collins turned back a Wu-endorsed challenger and Suffolk County DA Kevin Hayden won renomination over Rachael Rollins. Steve Lynch will return to Congress. Closest to home, state Sen. William Brownsberger — whose district includes Allston/Brighton and most of the Fenway — looked to be holding off Wu-backed challenger Daniel Lander, Universal Hub reported.

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Red Sox host Mariners at Fenway Park today at 4:10 p.m.

The Red Sox play the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park today, Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with first pitch at 4:10 p.m.

Meet Boston

Mariners edge Red Sox 9-6 in Fenway series opener

Seattle beat Boston 9-6 at Fenway Park on September 1, improving to 64-72 while the Red Sox fell to 74-62.

Baseball Biographies

MBTA sets September Green, Orange Line closures near Fenway

The MBTA will suspend Orange Line service between Forest Hills and Back Bay Sept. 10-14 and close Green Line branches Sept. 19-20 and Sept. 26-Oct. 4, affecting travel through the Fenway/Longwood corridor.

MBTA

Route 65 bus reroutes through Longwood Medical Area starting Sept. 6

Starting Sunday, Sept. 6, MBTA Route 65 will run from Brighton Center to Ruggles via Longwood Medical Area, replacing its Kenmore terminus with extended hours and new Sunday service.

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Massachusetts West Nile virus cases climb to five

State health officials said Sept. 1 that two new human West Nile virus cases bring the 2026 statewide total to five, including a man in his 70s likely exposed in Suffolk County.

Boston.com

KIPP Academy People Committee meets virtually today

The People Committee for KIPP Academy Lynn and KIPP Academy Boston charter schools meets virtually today at 10 a.m. to review minutes and 2026-27 talent goals.

City of Boston

MFA hosts Modern and Contemporary Art tour today

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, hosts a guided tour of its Modern and Contemporary Art galleries today from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., covering works from 1880 to the present.

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Senate Democratic primary

Sen. Ed Markey won Tuesday's Democratic primary with 64.5% of the vote, defeating U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton.

GBH News

Boston University welcomes Class of 2030

BU President Melissa Gilliam welcomed 3,722 incoming freshmen at the university's Matriculation ceremony at Agganis Arena on Sept. 1.

Boston University

Boston braces for Labor Day traffic, higher travel costs

AAA ranked Boston the third most popular U.S. Labor Day destination, with heavier traffic and higher costs expected ahead of the Sept. 7 holiday.

Axios

MBTA holds public meeting tonight on Widett Circle layover facility

The MBTA hosts an in-person meeting today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the State Transportation Building to present plans and gather feedback on the proposed Widett Circle layover facility.

MBTA

State holds hearing today on MOR-EV rebate rule changes

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources holds an in-person public hearing today from 1 to 3 p.m. on proposed changes to the MOR-EV electric vehicle rebate program.

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