Boston Heat Advisory Through Saturday, Aug. 8

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Boston Issues Heat Advisory Through Saturday, Aug. 8

Mayor Wu issued a heat advisory running Thursday, Aug. 6, through Saturday, Aug. 8, with temperatures forecast between 95 and 98 degrees and heat indices as high as 98, with little relief overnight. The National Weather Service issued a matching advisory for the Boston area. The city says cooling resources, BCYF locations and state-owned pools are available, and notes Boston EMS typically sees a 10-15% increase in 911 calls during a heat wave; officials urge residents to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during the hottest hours and check on neighbors.

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Red Sox Rout White Sox 14-2 at Fenway

On Tuesday, Aug. 4, Caleb Durbin hit a grand slam and Wilyer Abreu homered twice as the Red Sox routed the White Sox 14-2 at Fenway Park, extending their winning streak to six games.

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Wilyer Abreu Homers as Red Sox Blank White Sox 4-0

On Wednesday, Aug. 5, Sonny Gray earned his 14th win of the season and Wilyer Abreu hit his 20th home run as the Red Sox beat the White Sox 4-0 at Fenway Park.

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Boston School Committee Votes on Over $5 Million in Grants

The Boston School Committee met virtually Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 5:30 p.m. to vote on approving $5,074,222 in educational and behavioral health grants.

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Man Killed in Daytime Shooting on Blue Hill Avenue

Boston Police are investigating a homicide after a man in his mid-20s was targeted and fatally shot in Dorchester late Wednesday morning, Aug. 5.

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Fabiola Méndez Performs in the MFA Calderwood Courtyard

Puerto Rican cuatrista, singer and composer Fabiola Méndez performs a Concert in the Courtyard at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston tonight, Aug. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

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Historian Eric Jay Dolin Discusses New Book in Roslindale

Maritime historian Eric Jay Dolin speaks tonight, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library about his book, "The Wreck of the Mentor."

Boston Public Library

Houndmouth and Rayland Baxter Perform Live at Roadrunner

Indie rock band Houndmouth plays Roadrunner in Brighton tonight, Aug. 6, at 8 p.m. with special guest Rayland Baxter.

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UMass Boston Meeting Explores Ocean Thermal Energy for Urban Spaces

A report published Thursday, Aug. 6, details how city and state leaders met at UMass Boston to review a year-long feasibility study on using seawater thermal energy for large-scale urban heating and cooling.

Dorchester Reporter

Virtual Abutters Meeting to Address Proposed Dorchester Development

The City of Boston hosts a virtual abutters meeting tonight, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. on a proposed four-story, four-unit building at 68 Clarkson Street in Dorchester.

City of Boston

DCR Stewardship Council to Discuss Rodenticide Use on Land

The Massachusetts DCR Stewardship Council's Policy Committee holds a virtual Zoom meeting today, Aug. 6, at 4 p.m. to discuss rodenticide use on DCR land.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Mayor Wu Urges U.S. Senate to Protect Haitian TPS Holders

Mayor Michelle Wu led a coalition of mayors Wednesday, Aug. 5, calling on the U.S. Senate to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals.

City of Boston

Public Improvement Commission to Hear MBTA Easement Petitions

The Boston Public Improvement Commission holds a virtual public hearing today, Aug. 6, at 10 a.m. on several street repair and highway easement petitions.

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