A Seaport apartment building is hosting a pool party for its resident dogs today before its outdoor deck is closed for the season. 🤍

Before Kyrie Irving became an NBA star, his father was a Boston University legend. Drederick Irving scored 1,931 career points, had his No. 11 jersey retired by BU, and remains one of the greatest players in Terriers history.

Walmart just announced a NEW membership deal. Starting now, Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus are bundled for $120/year, saving nearly $100. Perks include FREE delivery, Peacock or Paramount+, 10¢ off gas per gallon, 2% Sam’s Cash on eligible purchases and more.

The Boston Celtics almost never existed. Founder Walter A. Brown took out a mortgage on his own home in 1945 because he believed Boston deserved a professional basketball team. The gamble paid off.

Assumption University is launching the Larry Lucchino Institute for the Study of Sports, honoring the late Red Sox executive. Opening in Fall 2027, the institute will offer sports education, internships and scholarships worth up to $16,000 per student.

Massachusetts passed “Michael’s Law” after Sutton High School student Michael Ellsessar collapsed from cardiac arrest during a 2011 football game. The law now requires every school in the state to have a written emergency response plan for medical and behavioral health crises.

Boston College and Providence are set to renew their New England basketball rivalry with a home-and-home series! The Eagles will host the Friars at Conte Forum in 2027-28 before traveling to Providence in 2028-29, according to Jon Rothstein. Dates are TBD.

Federal prosecutors say a Massachusetts woman made MILLIONS running a sham marriage operation for over 10 years. The alleged ring charged undocumented immigrants up to $40,000 per marriage to obtain legal status. Six people have been charged.

Someone hit my car this morning but at least they left me a note...

The sunset was incredible over Boston last night. ❤️

Massachusetts residents spend more on lottery tickets per person than any other state in America. Rhode Island ranks #2. A new Federal Reserve Bank of Boston report says no region spends more on the lottery than New England.

Massachusetts adopted Full Practice Authority, allowing nurse practitioners to evaluate patients, diagnose conditions, order and interpret tests, and prescribe medications without supervision from a physician.

You can request an official citation from Governor Maura Healey to recognize: 🎉 Birthdays (65+) 💍 50th+ wedding anniversaries 🎖️ Military & retirement milestones 🏆 Outstanding service and achievements mass.gov/forms/request-a-cit…

Renting with roommates in Boston now costs an average of $1,273 per month, according to SpareRoom's Q3 2026 report. That's up 0.2% from last year, making Boston the 6th most expensive metro for roommate rentals. Rent exceeds renters' budgets by an average of $993 annually.

Boston-based AI company ASI has raised $325 MILLION at a $3 BILLION valuation. Its technology is already used by the FAA, U.S. military, Delta, United Airlines and National Grid. The company plans to expand its AI research and engineering teams in Boston.

BIG development coming to Plainville, Massachusetts. Toll Brothers has purchased the former 200+ acre Heather Hill Country Club for $18.7 MILLION, with plans for 384 homes, including 57 single-family houses. Nearly 100 acres will be preserved as public open space.

Charlestown is ready for Halloween. 🤍

Should Massachusetts switch to the Atlantic Time Zone year-round? The case for it: later winter sunsets, no more changing the clocks, more daylight after work and school, and potentially more time for shopping and outdoor activities. Would you support it?

A Massachusetts man named Quock Walker helped end slavery in the state after winning a landmark court case in 1781 based on the constitution's declaration that "all men are born free and equal."

AI-powered hospital billing may be driving up YOUR healthcare costs. A Blue Cross Blue Shield analysis found hospitals billed an estimated $942 MILLION more from 2023–2025 as more patients were coded as medically complex, despite little evidence of changes in care delivered.

SPOTTED IN BOSTON: Waymo's new light blue, futuristic-looking Ojai self-driving van! The autonomous vehicle is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring low steps, wide doors, Braille and advanced sensors. Waymo is currently testing its self-driving technology in Boston.