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Is your favorite Boston bar packed with World Cup revelers? Here are some FIFA-free alternatives.
The World Cup has taken over Boston, along with the city’s nightlife.
A normal line to get into some popular downtown bars has gone from long to never ending, most notably at The Dubliner. Your favorite cocktail lounge may now feel more like a sports bar, with what feels like every bar in the state broadcasting the World Cup.
If you are all “World Cup-ed out” you can head to these places that are unlikely to be overrun with World Cup revelers, are they’re not even showing the games.
First up...
A normal line to get into some popular downtown bars has gone from long to never ending, most notably at The Dubliner. Your favorite cocktail lounge may now feel more like a sports bar, with what feels like every bar in the state broadcasting the World Cup.
If you are all “World Cup-ed out” you can head to these places that are unlikely to be overrun with World Cup revelers, are they’re not even showing the games.
First up...
Review & setlist: Mumford & Sons bested the elements with an electric rain show at Fenway Park
Mumford & Sons, with Lord Huron and Dylan Gossett, at Fenway Park, Monday, June 22.
“I am so sorry the Scottish brought the rain with them,” Marcus Mumford told the Boston crowd assembled to see Mumford & Sons at Fenway Park Monday night. “I told you they were bastards.”
“Thank God the English are here to clear it all up,” the London-based folk rocker continued.
Bad-mouthing Boston’s new best friends might not seem like the most advisable way to start a concert at one of the city’s most iconi...
“I am so sorry the Scottish brought the rain with them,” Marcus Mumford told the Boston crowd assembled to see Mumford & Sons at Fenway Park Monday night. “I told you they were bastards.”
“Thank God the English are here to clear it all up,” the London-based folk rocker continued.
Bad-mouthing Boston’s new best friends might not seem like the most advisable way to start a concert at one of the city’s most iconi...
Boston to 'board the Sue Sylvester Express' as Jane Lynch, alongside Megan Hilty, are added to Boston Pops July 4 show
Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch is scheduled to host the annual Boston Pops Firework Spectacular on July 4, while Tony Award winner Megan Hilty has been added to the cast of performers, the organization announced.
Among her many notable roles, Lynch is remembered as the blunt high school cheerleader coach, Sue Sylvester in “Glee” TV series.
Lynch recently played Sazz Patski in the television show “Only Murders In The Building,” which also scored Lynch another Emmy nomination, the orga...
Among her many notable roles, Lynch is remembered as the blunt high school cheerleader coach, Sue Sylvester in “Glee” TV series.
Lynch recently played Sazz Patski in the television show “Only Murders In The Building,” which also scored Lynch another Emmy nomination, the orga...
Card skimming device found in East Boston prompts warning from police
The discovery of a skimming device attached to a bank ATM at an East Boston CVS has prompted police to warn the public about the ongoing scam.
Sometime between June 5 and June 6, a makeshift ATM card slot and a pinhole camera were removed from a Santander ATM inside a CVS at 210 Border St., police said.
Victims told police they noticed the card slot “felt tighter” than usual, and the pin pad seemed to differ in material from the rest of the plastic machine, the Boston Police Department wrote i...
Sometime between June 5 and June 6, a makeshift ATM card slot and a pinhole camera were removed from a Santander ATM inside a CVS at 210 Border St., police said.
Victims told police they noticed the card slot “felt tighter” than usual, and the pin pad seemed to differ in material from the rest of the plastic machine, the Boston Police Department wrote i...
Symphony MBTA station will be closed for 3 years amid accessibility renovations
Well… somebody’s commute just got longer.
The MBTA announced Wednesday that the Green Line Symphony station will be closed from June 6 until the summer of 2029 while it undergoes “major accessibility improvements.”
The 85-year-old station, located at the steps of Boston’s Symphony Hall, will get an MBTA makeover to make the station more accessible, the MBTA posted on their website.
The station upgrades will include four new accessible elevators, raised platforms for easier boarding, accessibl...
The MBTA announced Wednesday that the Green Line Symphony station will be closed from June 6 until the summer of 2029 while it undergoes “major accessibility improvements.”
The 85-year-old station, located at the steps of Boston’s Symphony Hall, will get an MBTA makeover to make the station more accessible, the MBTA posted on their website.
The station upgrades will include four new accessible elevators, raised platforms for easier boarding, accessibl...
'Heated Rivalry' Night is coming to Fenway, complete with jerseys
Are you coming to the cottage … or erm … Fenway Park?
Fans all across Boston most likely screamed like a Canadian wolf bird when they found out that Fenway Park is hosting a “Heated Rivalry” night this summer.
“Heated Rivalry Night brings the passion and electric chemistry of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov’s story into a setting that knows a thing or two about unforgettable rivalries,” Fenway Park said.
As part of their themed Red Sox games, Fenway Park is throwing a “Heated Rivalry” Night...
Fans all across Boston most likely screamed like a Canadian wolf bird when they found out that Fenway Park is hosting a “Heated Rivalry” night this summer.
“Heated Rivalry Night brings the passion and electric chemistry of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov’s story into a setting that knows a thing or two about unforgettable rivalries,” Fenway Park said.
As part of their themed Red Sox games, Fenway Park is throwing a “Heated Rivalry” Night...
24 hours after the 2026 Boston Marathon, the barefoot runner’s feet are feeling ‘great’
A man who ran the 2026 Boston Marathon barefoot is now recovering, and his feet are somehow feeling “great,” the runner said.
Terrence Concannon, 24, made the bold decision to compete in the Boston Marathon barefoot, which is “probably [a] one and done” experience, he said.
The Hingham native trained for the marathon in just 40 days. The farthest he had run prior to the marathon was 16 miles, Concannon told Boston.com.
“A couple weeks ago I did 16 miles in Tampa, and my feet were hurting so b...
Terrence Concannon, 24, made the bold decision to compete in the Boston Marathon barefoot, which is “probably [a] one and done” experience, he said.
The Hingham native trained for the marathon in just 40 days. The farthest he had run prior to the marathon was 16 miles, Concannon told Boston.com.
“A couple weeks ago I did 16 miles in Tampa, and my feet were hurting so b...
This 2026 Boston Marathon finisher ran the whole race barefoot
Terrence Concannon, a former Massachusetts resident, left his running shoes at home and ran the 2026 Boston Marathon barefoot.
“I’ll be the youngest person to ever do it,” Concannon said in a social media post.
Concannon, a Tampa resident originally from Hingham, finished the Boston Marathon in 03:57:23, the BAA’s tracking website shows.
“You can’t beat this guys. Special city. Much love,” Concannon said on social media, while running down Boylston Street.
Concannon raced in support of Tenac...
“I’ll be the youngest person to ever do it,” Concannon said in a social media post.
Concannon, a Tampa resident originally from Hingham, finished the Boston Marathon in 03:57:23, the BAA’s tracking website shows.
“You can’t beat this guys. Special city. Much love,” Concannon said on social media, while running down Boylston Street.
Concannon raced in support of Tenac...
Protesters in downtown Boston demand 'complete end' to 'illegal wars' with Iran, Lebanon
A crowd of nearly 150 demonstrators gathered in downtown Boston Wednesday evening in response to a post by President Donald Trump they said had threatened genocide agains Iran.
The group — organized by the National Iranian American Council, Jewish Voice for Peace Boston, Military Families Speak Out, and other local peace groups — had announced the rally earlier in the day on Wednesday, calling for “an immediate and complete end to the illegal wars on Iran and Lebanon.”
“So we’re out here today...
The group — organized by the National Iranian American Council, Jewish Voice for Peace Boston, Military Families Speak Out, and other local peace groups — had announced the rally earlier in the day on Wednesday, calling for “an immediate and complete end to the illegal wars on Iran and Lebanon.”
“So we’re out here today...
What businesses in Boston are worth waiting in line for?
Few people would tell you they enjoy waiting in line.
But, in Boston, at least some people seem to have embraced the culture of waiting in line, in person, for a popular product. Locals and tourists alike will stand in line for a certain iced coffee, pastry, or one-size-fits-all top.
Boston.com took a look at some of the most lined up stores in Boston.
Walking down Newbury Street, rain or shine, chances are you’ll see a queue of people standing on Gloucester Street waiting to get into Brandy...
But, in Boston, at least some people seem to have embraced the culture of waiting in line, in person, for a popular product. Locals and tourists alike will stand in line for a certain iced coffee, pastry, or one-size-fits-all top.
Boston.com took a look at some of the most lined up stores in Boston.
Walking down Newbury Street, rain or shine, chances are you’ll see a queue of people standing on Gloucester Street waiting to get into Brandy...
5 teens arrested after Panera brawl; BPD has responded to location more than 15 times this year, department says
Five teenagers were arrested Monday for allegedly kicking, shoving, and throwing tables at police after they were asked to leave a Panera Bread in Dorchester, police said.
Two 15-year-old girls and one 17-year-old girl face charges of trespassing, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest in connection with the fight, Boston police said in a press release.
Police also arrested a 14-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl who were charged with trespassing, BPD said.
On Monday aft...
Two 15-year-old girls and one 17-year-old girl face charges of trespassing, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest in connection with the fight, Boston police said in a press release.
Police also arrested a 14-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl who were charged with trespassing, BPD said.
On Monday aft...
Hilary Duff will be Northeastern University's 2026 commencement speaker
Northeastern University announced actor and singer-songwriter Hilary Duff as its 2026 undergraduate commencement speaker in a Y2K-themed social media post on Wednesday.
Duff, 38, rose to fame in the early 2000s as a Disney actress and is most known for her roles in the TV show “Lizzy Maguire” and movies like “A Cinderella Story” and “Cadet Kelly.”
Northeastern will host its 2026 undergraduate commencement on April 29 in Fenway Park, the university’s commencement page said.
In an Instagram pos...
Duff, 38, rose to fame in the early 2000s as a Disney actress and is most known for her roles in the TV show “Lizzy Maguire” and movies like “A Cinderella Story” and “Cadet Kelly.”
Northeastern will host its 2026 undergraduate commencement on April 29 in Fenway Park, the university’s commencement page said.
In an Instagram pos...
This Dorchester resident brings trash to City Hall to raise awareness of the litter problem in Boston
If you see a man pushing a cart full of protruding poles or flattened construction cones down Massachusetts Avenue, it’s probably Alex Alex, making his frequent commute to City Hall in an attempt to clean up Boston.
“One of the most basic responsibilities of government is to keep areas clean, to manage resources right, and to manage the way that people move around. And I saw that, in Boston, there’s obviously a very clear failure in … those aspects,” Alex said.
Alex Alex, 25, may be familiar t...
“One of the most basic responsibilities of government is to keep areas clean, to manage resources right, and to manage the way that people move around. And I saw that, in Boston, there’s obviously a very clear failure in … those aspects,” Alex said.
Alex Alex, 25, may be familiar t...
Man resentenced in 2011 slaying of Dorchester teen
A Dorchester man was resentenced for the 2011 fatal shooting of a Dorchester teen after his previous conviction was overturned, prosecutors said.
“The person responsible may be asking for another chance at life. But Jaivon will never get that chance. He will never turn 17. He will never become a man. He will never get to live out the dreams he had as a 16-year-old who loved basketball and life,” the victim’s mother, Diane Simmons, said in a victim impact statement read ahead of the sentencing....
“The person responsible may be asking for another chance at life. But Jaivon will never get that chance. He will never turn 17. He will never become a man. He will never get to live out the dreams he had as a 16-year-old who loved basketball and life,” the victim’s mother, Diane Simmons, said in a victim impact statement read ahead of the sentencing....
Two Saints Tavern, a familiar bar for Northeastern students, is closing after 10 years in Fenway
The doors of Two Saints Tavern will close for good this weekend after nearly a decade in operation in Fenway, the bar said.
“The younger generations are drinking less. They’re socializing less. Everybody can afford a 75 inch TV in the dorm room now, they don’t need to go out and go to a social hangout to watch the football game, and things are getting more expensive,” Chuck Hitchcock, the managing partner of the bar, told Boston.com.
The Gainsborough Street business is a beacon for students fr...
“The younger generations are drinking less. They’re socializing less. Everybody can afford a 75 inch TV in the dorm room now, they don’t need to go out and go to a social hangout to watch the football game, and things are getting more expensive,” Chuck Hitchcock, the managing partner of the bar, told Boston.com.
The Gainsborough Street business is a beacon for students fr...
N.H. woman accused of civil rights violation after allegedly shooting at lost man because he was Black
A New Hampshire woman is accused of violating the state’s Civil Rights Act four times after she allegedly shot at a man because he was Black, prosecutors said.
Diane Durgin, 67, of Weare, N.H. could face up to a $5,000 fine for each violation she is found to have committed, the office of New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said in a press release Tuesday.
Durgin is also charged with criminal threatening against a person with a deadly weapon and attempted first degree assault with a de...
Diane Durgin, 67, of Weare, N.H. could face up to a $5,000 fine for each violation she is found to have committed, the office of New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said in a press release Tuesday.
Durgin is also charged with criminal threatening against a person with a deadly weapon and attempted first degree assault with a de...
Cardi B appears to confirm Stefon Diggs split at L.A. concert
Rapper Cardi B seemed to confirm her split from Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs on Sunday after she informed the crowd at her L.A. concert that she is not “[expletive]-ing with [her] baby daddy.”
The rumored former couple faced breakup allegations after the pair unfollowed each other on Instagram right after the Patriots lost the Super Bowl to the Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 8.
While performing at her sold-out L.A. show of her “Little Miss Drama” tour, Cardi B seemed to take a moment to announce w...
The rumored former couple faced breakup allegations after the pair unfollowed each other on Instagram right after the Patriots lost the Super Bowl to the Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 8.
While performing at her sold-out L.A. show of her “Little Miss Drama” tour, Cardi B seemed to take a moment to announce w...
Review & setlist: Brandi Carlile has tailored her 'Human Tour' to humans, beautifully
Just four days after her “America the Beautiful” Super Bowl performance, Brandi Carlile touched down at TD Garden for the second show of her “Human Tour,” her first arena tour.
The Washington-based singer is a decorated Grammy winner, totaling 11 wins throughout multiple categories, like Best Americana Album and Best Rock Song. After the performance on Thursday, it is clear as to why she has won every single one of them.
Carlile is familiar with the Boston area; she told the crowd that she got...
The Washington-based singer is a decorated Grammy winner, totaling 11 wins throughout multiple categories, like Best Americana Album and Best Rock Song. After the performance on Thursday, it is clear as to why she has won every single one of them.
Carlile is familiar with the Boston area; she told the crowd that she got...
Pittsfield man, 69, killed in hit-and-run crash that dragged him 'lengthy distance,' DA says
A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Pittsfield late Tuesday night after being dragged a “lengthy distance” by the undercarriage of the car, prosecutors said.
Pittsfield police responded to a report Tuesday night of a man lying in the roadway who appeared to have been hit by a vehicle, the department said in a press release.
When police arrived, they were unable to find the vehicle or the victim involved. Police spoke to witnesses, which led them to survey the area, the department said....
Pittsfield police responded to a report Tuesday night of a man lying in the roadway who appeared to have been hit by a vehicle, the department said in a press release.
When police arrived, they were unable to find the vehicle or the victim involved. Police spoke to witnesses, which led them to survey the area, the department said....
Hundreds of students displaced after burst pipe closes UMass Boston dorm
Hundreds of University of Massachusetts Boston students have been displaced since Monday after a sprinkler pipe burst, causing flooding in the East Residence Hall, said the Boston school.
“My friend from down the hall on the second floor was unable to get her stuff, and she’s with me right now. We’re kind of both just displaced at the moment. I’m living out of a suitcase, and she’s living with nothing,” Simone Trainor, a sophomore at UMass Boston, told Boston.com.
According to the university,...
“My friend from down the hall on the second floor was unable to get her stuff, and she’s with me right now. We’re kind of both just displaced at the moment. I’m living out of a suitcase, and she’s living with nothing,” Simone Trainor, a sophomore at UMass Boston, told Boston.com.
According to the university,...
Can you find your partner on a stoop in Southie? The creator of Boston’s 'Stoop Dating' thinks so.
Valentine’s Day is coming up!
It’s a day when procrastinators start calling every restaurant in the North End pleading for a reservation and ultimately settle for a table at 10 p.m.
It’s a day when singles throw a lovely soiree that’s much nicer than that 10 p.m. booking.
It’s also a day when dating apps see a surge in activity.
Fun fact: ABC reported that, in 2024, Tinder experienced 3.6 million additional likes on Valentines Day.
But, according to a local social media matchmaker, you have...
It’s a day when procrastinators start calling every restaurant in the North End pleading for a reservation and ultimately settle for a table at 10 p.m.
It’s a day when singles throw a lovely soiree that’s much nicer than that 10 p.m. booking.
It’s also a day when dating apps see a surge in activity.
Fun fact: ABC reported that, in 2024, Tinder experienced 3.6 million additional likes on Valentines Day.
But, according to a local social media matchmaker, you have...
The anonymous Drake Maye Lover Instagram account has developed quite the following
Drake Maye has certainly become a household name in New England. He’ll even have a Massachusetts town temporarily named after him on Super Bowl Sunday.
And fandom for the Patriots quarterback runs so deep that a meme account expressing its over-the-top and unconditional love for Maye has developed an impressive following as well.
That’s right, the renowned @DrakeMayeLover on Instagram.
The account was created in May 2024, shortly after the Pats selected Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in tha...
And fandom for the Patriots quarterback runs so deep that a meme account expressing its over-the-top and unconditional love for Maye has developed an impressive following as well.
That’s right, the renowned @DrakeMayeLover on Instagram.
The account was created in May 2024, shortly after the Pats selected Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in tha...
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