Boston news

Here are some recent news stories from Boston:

Local News

• Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces plan to increase affordable housing in the city (Boston Globe)
• Boston Police Department launches new initiative to reduce gun violence in the city (Boston Herald)
• Massachusetts General Hospital opens new cancer center in Boston (WBUR)

Sports

• Boston Red Sox announce plans to renovate Fenway Park's iconic Green Monster (Boston Globe)
• New England Patriots sign quarterback Mac Jones to multi-year contract extension (ESPN)
• Boston Celtics trade Kemba Walker to Oklahoma City Thunder (Boston Globe)

Education

• Boston Public Schools announce plans to reopen schools for in-person learning (Boston Herald)
• Harvard University announces new program to support low-income students (WBUR)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) launches new initiative to promote diversity and inclusion (Boston Globe)

Weather

• Boston experiences record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures reaching over 90°F (Boston Globe)
• Tropical Storm Elsa brings heavy rain and strong winds to Boston area (WBUR)
• Boston prepares for potential flooding and power outages as Hurricane Henri approaches (Boston Herald)

Other News

• Boston's Freedom Trail gets a makeover, with new signs and exhibits (Boston Globe)
• Boston's Museum of Fine Arts announces new exhibit on American art (WBUR)
• Boston's Chinatown celebrates Lunar New Year with parade and festivities (Boston Herald)