Markey, Moulton face off in Senate primary today

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Markey, Moulton Face Off in Senate Primary Today

Polls across Massachusetts are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, with incumbent Democratic Sen. Ed Markey facing Rep. Seth Moulton in the party's U.S. Senate primary. The winner advances to the Nov. 3 general election against Republican John Deaton. Voters will also choose nominees for U.S. House, governor, attorney general, state Senate and House, district attorney and several county offices, following an early voting period that ran Aug. 22 through Aug. 28.

Boston 25 News

South End Senate District Race Among Primaries to Watch

WBUR flagged the State Senate primary covering Dorchester, South Boston, and the South End as one of today's races to watch.

WBUR

South End Landmark Commission Holds Virtual Design Hearing Today

The South End Landmark District Commission holds its monthly virtual design review hearing today at 5:30 p.m., covering properties on Rutland Square, Tremont Street, Shawmut Avenue, and Worcester Street.

City of Boston

MBTA, City Services Shift to Holiday Schedule for Labor Day

Ahead of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, the MBTA will run subway, bus and RIDE service on a Sunday schedule and commuter rail on a weekend schedule, while municipal offices, schools, libraries and courts close and trash pickup may be delayed.

WBUR

Madison Park Vocational High School Advances to Feasibility

Mayor Michelle Wu and BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper announced August 27 that the state voted to advance the Madison Park Technical Vocational High School redesign into the feasibility study phase.

City of Boston

Council Proposes 12 Weeks of Full Pay for Parental Leave

City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata proposed an ordinance August 31 that would give city employees 100% of base pay for the full 12 weeks of the Paid Parental Leave program.

Caught In Southie

Council Rejects Bid to Limit Early Voting Locations

The Boston City Council voted 7-2 on August 31 to reject Councilor Ed Flynn's resolution to restrict early voting to City Hall and one district location, a response to a ballot error at the Condon Community Center.

Caught In Southie

Boston Braces for 'Allston Christmas' Move-In Day

September 1 move-in day is expected to generate more than 3,000 city moving permits and over 5,000 discarded mattresses as leases turn over across Boston.

WBUR

BPHC Offers Free Move-In Apartment Inspections

The Boston Public Health Commission is offering free apartment inspections for renters moving in around September 1 to check for hazards like lead, mold, and pests.

WBUR

Traveler Street Hospitality to Close Three South End Restaurants

Traveler Street Hospitality announced August 31 that it will permanently close Harrison Avenue restaurants Bar Mezzana, Shore Leave, and No Relation on January 1, 2027, citing rising rent costs.

Boston Uncovered

Boston Public Schools Launches Pioneering AI Program

Starting this month, Boston Public Schools will offer artificial intelligence classes in more than 20 high schools, making it the first major U.S. city to add AI to its regular high school curriculum.

Government Technology