Morning Updates: Mayor Walsh already planning for reelection
Good morning, Boston. The MBTA projects massive deficits coming soon, Key & Peele ends its hilarious run, potted plants defend cyclists on Boston roadways, and the rest of the news you need to know today.
Too bad money doesn’t grow on trains: “The MBTA projects that its annual operating deficit will more than double—putting it at nearly $430 million—by 2020 if it stays the current course, officials said Wednesday.’’ (Boston.com)
Homo sapiens win again: “Acting on a tip from spelunkers two years ago, scientists in South Africa discovered what the cavers had only dimly glimpsed through a crack in a limestone wall deep in the Rising Star cave: lots and lots of old bones. The remains covered the earthen floor beyond the narrow opening. This was, the scientists concluded, a large, dark chamber for the dead of a previously unidentified species of the early human lineage — Homo naledi.’’ (The New York Times)
Taking matters into his own two wheels: “Inspired by a book about ‘tactical urbanism’ and what he called the city’s slow response to making certain roadway improvements, cyclist Jonathan Fertig took matters into his own hands and constructed a separated bike lane along one of Boston’s most dangerous thoroughfares using house plants and orange traffic cones.’’ (The Boston Globe)
How Sports Illustrated’s Tom Brady sketch came about: “On the other side of being in the courtroom, it’s nice to have all those models in front of you setting up your scene,’’ [sketch artist William J.] Hennessey said. “This one was based just on a rough sketch I provided. I followed up with a sketch of what I thought based on their sketch through refinements and recommendations and suggestions and we worked toward the final.’’ (Boston.com)
From the Department of Hmmmm: “Mayor Martin J. Walsh said Wednesday night he will seek reelection to a second term in 2017, and he would not rule out a run for higher office.’’ (The Boston Globe)
Goodbye to the great Key & Peele (and our friend Hingle McCringleberry): “As biracial comedians, Key and Peele poked fun at every idea about perceived blackness or whiteness, and called out everyone for every polite racial faux-pas imaginable, even if that meant calling out themselves. In honor of tonight’s series finale, we’ve asked some of our staff writers and friends to share their favorite sketches from the show. Enjoy.’’ (Deadspin)
The Patriots are back! They open the season at 8:30 tonight against the Steelers.
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The Goodbye: Here’s your guide to a proper Gillette Stadium tailgate.
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