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JP’s Blessed Sacrament may see new life as affordable housing, performance space
Sold off by the Boston Archdiocese during the consolidation of Catholic parishes, the church building in Hyde Square was, at one point, slated to be converted to luxury condos. Now, there is finally a housing plan that has won the community’s blessing.

Stabbings in Canada kill 10, wound 15; suspects at large

A series of stabbings in two communities in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan left 10 people dead and 15 wounded, authorities said Sunday.

COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron are now available. Will people want them?

Some doctors have seen high interest in the new shots.

When to get your Omicron booster, and other things to know about the new shots

A second constitutional convention? Some Republicans want to force one.

Elements on the right have for years been waging a quiet but concerted campaign to convene a gathering to consider changes to the Constitution.

Forecasters predict wet Labor Day; showers expected through Tuesday morning
Widespread showers are predicted across the state and most of New England for Monday.

The MBTA cut bus service because it doesn’t have enough drivers. In Lawrence, higher pay has led to more drivers and more frequent service.

The MBTA is in crisis, shutting down an entire subway line for much-needed repairs and slashing subway and bus service. But in Lawrence, where riders are already enjoying free service, the bus system is about to get a whole lot more convenient.

LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman dispensed with any golf decorum at The International by tossing beers to fans who awaited the start of a three-way playoff won by Dustin Johnson.

It may have branded itself as ‘golf, but louder,’ but there’s no denying the hot mess LIV Golf has created

In the world of LIV Golf, tradition is eschewed and gimmicks are embraced.

How Dustin Johnson built a winning team, then won it by himself at LIV Golf Invitational Boston Free beer, Diplo, and fireworks — LIV Golf offers a championship Sunday unlike any other

Peter Abraham

Powerful, unique, and perhaps just what the Red Sox need, Triston Casas has finally arrived
At 6-foot-5, 250 pounds, Casas — who went 1-for-4 in his debut — looks the part of a hulking slugger, but a career .374 on-base percentage defines him as a hitter. He's far more just another bland personality, though.

Kutter Crawford injury puts question marks back into Red Sox rotation

Trevor Story and Alex Verdugo exchange pleasantries after Story's three-run home run in the first inning erased an early deficit and put the Red Sox on their way to a fifth straight victory.

RED SOX 5, RANGERS 2

Trevor Story, Xander Bogaerts combine and shine as Red Sox finish off four-game sweep of Rangers

Trevor Story and Xander Bogaerts combined for six hits and drove in five as Boston won its fifth in a row and completed its first series sweep since the end of June.

‘No political race in this state as important.’ A majority-minority state Senate district, five candidates, and a path for most of them to win.
Whichever Democrat wins the primary for the Second Suffolk seat will likely represent the district as its next senator. Incumbent Sonia Chang-Díaz is not running for reelection.

In neck-and-neck Democratic race for attorney general, candidates make their case to voters

Chelle Wyatt holds her hearing aid Friday, April 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City.

Over-the-counter hearing aids could bring lower prices and a burst of innovation

A long-awaited FDA rule promises to drop the price of hearing devices substantially.

The Patriots did some restructuring of Jonnu Smith's contract to open up some space this year, while paying him more in 2023 and 2024.

Patriots restructure tight end Jonnu Smith’s contract to open up more than $5 million in cap space

One of last summer's big-name free agents has struggled to make an impact in New England, and now he's slated to be the team's highest-paid player in 2023 and 2024.

According to a new analysis, the demand for office space in Boston, such as the One Congress office tower, which is under construction downtown, is a fraction of what it was pre-pandemic.

Boston’s office market softening as economy wobbles

A report found that demand for office space fell in July and remains well below pre-pandemic levels.

Opinion

In an image provided by the US Navy, the guided-missile cruiser Antietam in the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, Aug. 28. The US Navy said that two of its warships were sailing through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the first such passage by American ships since China began large-scale military exercises in response to a visit to Taiwan by Speaker Nancy Pelosi in early August.

It’s time for a firm shift in our policy toward China

The United States must convey, in word and deed, that we are in this for the long haul.

IDEAS | Bruce A. Kimball & Sarah M. Iler

How the richest university endowments exacerbate inequality

Could this be the year Massachusetts finally elects a Black woman to statewide office?

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

The West is languishing without great leaders

Paul G. Kirk Jr.

Will political violence be America’s ‘new normal’?

The Talk | Kristen Pope

Lily’s big hair day
For the last year of pre-kindergarten, my daughter, Lily, has thrived as the only Black child in her entire school, where her teachers and school administrators love her, care for her, and support her. But there have been some bumps that mostly involved race; one instance was related to her hair.

Orange Line shutdown

Representative Seth Moulton calling for ‘top-to-bottom changes’ and ‘a wholesale culture shift’ at the MBTA
US Representative Seth Moulton is calling for “top-to-bottom changes” and “a wholesale culture shift” at the MBTA.

‘It was helplessly funny’: Amid frustrating Orange Line shutdown, some shuttle drivers provide positivity
From telling jokes to playing music over the speakers, some riders have been praising the upbeat attitudes of the shuttle bus drivers who have come to Boston during the Orange Line shutdown.

During first week of Orange Line shutdown, officials highlight obstacles cyclists often face
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Cambridge City Councilor Alanna Mallon took to Twitter this week to highlight common safety issues cyclists face.

Your guide to the MBTA’s Orange Line shutdown
The Orange Line is shut down until the morning of Sept. 19. Find shuttle bus routes, schedules, and guides to navigate Boston.

Pick your stops: Find an alternative Orange Line route

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150 years of The Boston Globe

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College Town USA springs back to life amid handshakes, hugs — and some tearful parents
There are stories in every corner of Boston, in every college town in the US, where kids are now packing their suitcases with sneakers and sweatshirts, exchanging their childhood bedrooms for a twin bed next to a roommate from another town, or different state — or country.

Friends, activists remember trans Harvard grad student who died in Indonesian custody
More than 60 people gathered Sunday in Boston to remember the life of trans rights activist Rodrigo Ventosilla, who died last month in custody in Indonesia.

Two men dead, one injured in Dorchester triple shooting
The overnight shooting occurred near 26 Melbourne Street.

Kids, smartphones, and our enormous gamble
Recent research underscores the degree to which phones and screens have taken over the lives of adolescents, and the potential impact on their brains and mental health.

Father, son reunited after getting lost on N.H. hiking trail

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division said it received a call at 1:50 p.m. Friday from the New Hampshire Audubon Society relaying information from a man who reported that his son had become lost while hiking Bald Mountain in Antrim, N.H., which is about 30 miles west of Manchester.

LOVE LETTERS

Should I have considered couples therapy?
“Did I make a mistake by not going with him and working on it?”

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What do Bostonians want from the new police commissioner?

The Boston Globe went out in search of Bostonians with some advice for their new police commissioner. Here’s what they said.

Jeneé Osterheldt

Serena’s serve
The great Serena Williams closed her career at the US Open. And even as she lost, she won.

Free Staters seek to undo New Hampshire government from within
While Free Staters in New Hampshire see a blueprint for shrinking government and protecting the rights to privacy and private property, critics see a back-door assault on democracy itself.

This was supposed to be the summer Maine tourism returned to normal. Instead, ‘this year has been the toughest.’
The season has been busy, but also unsettling. Hospitality businesses and tourists have had to contend with high prices, labor shortages, and fears of a recession. There’s a sense that COVID may have changed Maine permanently.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Steven Tyler onstage at Fenway Park in August 2014. The band returns to the ballpark for their twice-delayed 50th anniversary show Sept. 8.

Aerosmith all-timers: 10 favorite shows from decades of covering the band

The Luna Theater at Mill No. 5 in Lowell is one of more than 20 area movie theaters participating in National Cinema Day.

Coming soon: $3 tickets for National Cinema Day

Wesley T. Jones (left) as Keith Watson and Elena Hurst as Hector Tobar in "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992," at American Repertory Theater.

In a riveting ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,′ a disparate community speaks its truths

9 fun things to do on Labor Day weekend

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Back to Boston

Welcome Back to Boston

Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.

Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Governor Baker, along with MBTA transportation officials, observed completed track work and construction on the Orange Line at the State Street MBTA station on Aug. 28.

Safety first, but the MBTA can’t forget about the big transportation picture

Douglas Rushkoff, whose latest book is “Survival of the Richest: Escape Fantasies of the Tech Billionaires.”

IDEAS | EVAN SELINGER

Escape plans of the rich and famous

The hundreds of job openings this late in the game are yet another data point that shows that the district is at a crossroads.

MARCELA GARCÍA

How bad are the staffing shortages at the Boston Public Schools?

Health misinformation is making us sick

In a column earlier this summer, I asked readers a couple of questions. Dozens took the time to share their thoughts.

Readers weigh in on our dysfunctional democracy

“My ovaries, like me, are only 37, still working hard to regulate my mood, metabolism, and sleep cycle. I’d like to hang on to them for as long as possible.”

IDEAS | MARISSA CONRAD

The medical gamble of my life

Metro

On Labor Day, remembering the 1934 Saylesville Massacre

Patrick Crowley, secretary-treasurer of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO and author of “The Battle of the Gravestones,” discusses the week-long street battle between textile workers and the Rhode Island National guard -- the largest strike in American history at the time.

Forecasters predict wet Labor Day; showers expected through Tuesday morning

Widespread showers are predicted across the state and most of New England for Monday.

Friends, activists remember trans Harvard grad student who died in Indonesian custody

More than 60 people gathered Sunday in Boston to remember the life of trans rights activist Rodrigo Ventosilla, who died last month in custody in Indonesia.

COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron are now available. Will people want them?

Some doctors have seen high interest in the new shots.

Sports

Erik Jones basked in the glory of his playoff victory after the Cook Out Southern 500.

Erik Jones avoids trouble, holds off Denny Hamlin to win NASCAR Cup playoff opener

Jones took the lead when Kyle Busch’s engine blew up, pulled away from Denny Hamlin after a final restart 20 laps from the end, and became the first non-playoff driver to win the playoff opener.

Medfield's Kaelyn Larkin retained her title as the Massachusetts Home Run Queen by belting 16 homers in the final round of A Shot For Life's softball Home Run Derby at Austin Prep on Sunday.

A SHOT FOR LIFE HOME RUN DERBY

For the second year in a row, Medfield’s Kaelyn Larkin is the ‘Home Run Queen of Massachusetts’

Larkin's 16 homers in the final bested fellow finalists Ava Venturelli of Taunton, Kiley Kylie Doherty of Nashoba, and Kelly Colleran of North Attleboro.

Revolution head coach Bruce Arena makes a point on the sidelines at Gillette Stadium.

Revolution 3, New York City FC 0

Revolution dispatch New York City FC

The Revolution moved into a tie for seventh place in the Eastern Conference with five games remaining.

LIV GOLF INVITATIONAL BOSTON NOTEBOOK

Free beer, Diplo, and fireworks — LIV Golf offers a championship Sunday unlike any other

Gaby Lopez birdies final three holes to edge Rockland’s Megan Khang, win LPGA Dana Open

It may have branded itself as ‘golf, but louder,’ but there’s no denying the hot mess LIV Golf has created

Business

KARA MILLER | THE BIG IDEA

Kids, smartphones, and our enormous gamble

Recent research underscores the degree to which phones and screens have taken over the lives of adolescents, and the potential impact on their brains and mental health.

Boston’s office market softening as economy wobbles

A report found that demand for office space fell in July and remains well below pre-pandemic levels.

Town after town, residents are fighting affordable housing in Connecticut

Bed Bath & Beyond chief financial officer Gustavo Arnal dies

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Paul Damon harvests clams in Ipswich.

‘It’s a lost cause’: Inside the last stand of New England’s soft-shell clam

Is a famous shipwreck in Newport Harbor? There's a fight over that.

15 picture-perfect treats for under $20 at Boston restaurants

Pasta with zucchini, pancetta, and saffron.

Recipes: Summer veggies like zucchini and corn put a fresh spin on pasta

metro

Boston University orientation at Agannis Arena for 2022 incoming students.

College Town USA springs back to life amid handshakes, hugs — and some tearful parents

JP’s Blessed Sacrament may see new life as affordable housing, performance space

Raising the Belfry on the 114 Boon Street Narragansett project in Rhode Island

sports

Dustin Johnson won the first-ever playoff hole in LIV Golf history to capture his first individual victory on the nascent tour.

How Dustin Johnson built a winning team, then won it by himself at LIV Golf Invitational Boston

Aaron Judge launches 53rd homer as Yankees avoid sweep by Rays

Kutter Crawford injury puts question marks back into Red Sox rotation

business

President Joe Biden, left, with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona as he speaks about a student loan debt relief plan in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington on Aug. 24, 2022.

Some states could tax Biden’s student loan debt relief

Americans splurge on beauty, despite pullbacks elsewhere

Movie theaters had a great summer. But there’s a plot twist.

politics

Massachusetts Attorney General, and candidate for governor, Maura Healey speaks during the state's Democratic party convention, June 4, in Worcester, Mass.

What to watch in Massachusetts’ primary election

As midterms near, election rule raises dilemma for Trump inquiries

A second constitutional convention? Some Republicans want to force one.

Nation

A Coast Guard helicopter searches the area where a floatplane crashed near Whidbey Island, Wash., on Sept. 4.

1 dead, 9 missing after float plane crashes in Puget Sound

Unrelenting September heat wave grips California and western US

Florida let them vote. Then DeSantis’s election police arrested them.

World

Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore speaks during a press conference at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police "F" Division headquarters in Regina, Saskatchewan, on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022.

Stabbings in Canada kill 10, wound 15; suspects at large

John Paul I, the briefly serving and ‘smiling’ pope in 1978, is beatified

Pakistani officials: Swelling lake could cause more flooding

opinion

Incumbent Secretary of State William F. Galvin (left) and challenger Tanisha Sullivan.

Two takes on the contest for secretary of state

How bad are the staffing shortages at the Boston Public Schools?

Trump’s next target for defunding

lifestyle

Should I have considered couples therapy?

Live performances and a season brimming with entertainment on display at the Greater Boston Arts Expo

After 1,500 texts, is this an emotional affair?

food & dining

Bartender Neomy Delacruz crafts a Mum's The Word cocktail at 345 by Plant City in Providence. The speakeasy style bar offers a selection of plant-based craft cocktails, mocktails, high end spirits, local beer, and elevated snacks.

A guide to all things green: The best of R.I.’s vegan and vegetarian scene

Davis Square welcomes a sandwich sensation

Cocktails are the mane attraction at the retro-themed Wig Shop; hunt big game on Beacon Hill

travel

A group of friends and surfers gathered at a beach camp set up on Monhegan Bluffs Beach on Block Island, R.I., on Aug. 27.

On Block Island, parties in town and pristine, natural beauty to explore outdoors

Plan to launch Montreal-to-Boston train service gains steam

A Southern California road trip in the summer? I surprised even myself.

Arts

Amy Heller, "Horseshoes vs Skates," LED mixed-media cyanotype on silk, in "Out of the Blue" at PAAM.

Tangled up in blue at Provincetown Art Association and Museum

At the MFA, the liveliness of ‘Stillness’

Zainab Sumu’s fibers of being

Books

Mr. Lord, during an interview in his New York office in 2013.

Sterling Lord, premier literary agent, is dead at 102

A young duchess, an angry husband, a murder?

A good man is hard to find

Movies

The Luna Theater at Mill No. 5 in Lowell is one of more than 20 area movie theaters participating in National Cinema Day.

Coming soon: $3 tickets for National Cinema Day

‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul’ ministers to the faithful

Game, set, ‘McEnroe’

Television

Cast members Reese Witherspoon (left) and Julianna Margulies attended a photo call for "The Morning Show" in September 2021.

Will season 3 be a wakeup call for ‘The Morning Show’?

I just want to watch a TV show. Please don’t make me work for it

Will ‘SNL’ experience addition by subtraction?

music

Steven Tyler onstage at Fenway Park in August 2014. The band returns to the ballpark for their twice-delayed 50th anniversary show Sept. 8.

Aerosmith all-timers: 10 favorite shows from decades of covering the band

Campfire festival blazes again at Passim this weekend

The familiar voice of Dan Tyminski returns to bluegrass

Theater/Dance

Wesley T. Jones (left) as Keith Watson and Elena Hurst as Hector Tobar in "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992," at American Repertory Theater.

In a riveting ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,′ a disparate community speaks its truths

In Anna Deavere Smith’s ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,’ the voices of a shattered city

Jacob’s Pillow festival closes with mighty Miami City Ballet

globe local

MetroWest residents attending a job and resource fair at South Middlesex Opportunity Council, in Framingham.

MetroWest: A region with prosperity and inequity

Turning a botanic garden into an enchanted forest

Will Massachusetts benefit from sports betting?

Obituaries

Mr. Paget guides one of his Swan Boats through the Public Garden lagoon in 1973.

Paul Paget, who helmed Boston’s Swan Boats for more than 50 years, dies at 99

Sterling Lord, premier literary agent, is dead at 102

Earnie Shavers, hard-punching heavyweight, is dead at 78