What Bostonians need to know this week
Welcome back Boston. Hope you’re feeling as well-rested as the Patriots do coming off their bye week.
What you missed over the weekend:
Developing story:
A gunman in Texas opened fire inside a church Sunday, killing at least 20 people. Read the latest updates on the horrific killings here.
Marblehead’s own: Shalane Flanagan became the first American woman in 40 years to win the New York City Marathon, upsetting Mary Keitany with an unofficial time of 2 hours 26 minutes and 53 seconds Sunday. The Marblehead native called the victory “delayed gratification” for missing the Boston Marathon earlier this year. The marathon was also the last of Meb Keflezighi’s professional career.
Rhode Island man: NBC News is reporting that special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation has gathered enough evidence to bring charges against Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, as well as his son Michael Flynn Jr.
Linda Holliday opens up: The Nashville native and longtime girlfriend of Bill Belichick shared what it was like moving from the South to New England, as well as her current duties heading the Patriots coach’s foundation.
News you can use: A massive new Wegmans grocery store opened Sunday right off I-93 in Medford. Big news for those living in or commuting through the area.
Live from New York: Larry David returned to host Saturday Night Live and resurrected his famed Bernie Sanders impression. However, the comedian’s off-color monologue was not as well received.
What to know this week:
Meet the new guy:
The Red Sox are scheduled to introduce newly hired manager Alex Cora — fresh off his World Series victory with the Astros — in a press conference at noon Monday. But you can also brush up on the former Red Sox infielder here.
Vote: Boston’s mayoral election between incumbent Mayor Marty Walsh and challenger Tito Jackson is this Tuesday. The two candidates grew up just two miles away from each other, but have very different backgrounds. If you missed their only televised debate last month, you can watch it here or read three takeaways from it here. However, Boston’s election isn’t the only compelling local election. Here are four other local mayoral races to watch, ranging from the contentious to the weird.
#MeToo in Boston kitchens: The Boston Globe‘s Devra First writes that sexual harassment is rife in the area’s restaurants, according to two dozen interviews with industry professionals.
‘It would cause alarm’: An MIT student’s 2009 suicide has turned up a contentious legal battle over whether universities can be held liable for such deaths.
42: Former President Bill Clinton will be in Boston Thursday to keynote the 2017 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which claims to be the world’s largest conference on sustainable building.
What if daylight saving was permanent?: While you may be enjoying the extra hour today, Massachusetts is one of the leading states in the region considering a move to a different time zone in order to be on daylight saving time all year long.
What’s happening in Boston:
A legend on campus:
The Harvard Foundation is presenting Sir Elton John with their 2017 Humanitarian of the Year award Monday afternoon at the Sanders Theatre for his efforts to fund and raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and advocate for the rights of people affected by the epidemic.
A former deputy attorney general on campus: Sally Yates, who was fired earlier this year by President Donald Trump, sit down for a conversation Tuesday evening at Harvard. The event can be streamed here.
Berklee’s best: More than a hundred students audition each semester for Singers Night, one of the Berklee College of Music’s premier shows. Check out the high-energy concert this Tuesday at the Berklee Performance Center.
Stories of the dead: Gardens Speak, an acclaimed interactive theater experience that admits just 10 people each hour to discover the stories of 10 ordinary Syrians killed during the country’s early uprisings, opens Wednesday at the Emerson Paramount Center.
Winter is coming: Have your gear prepared yet? If not, the 36th annual Boston.com Ski & Snowboard Expo, which runs this week Thursday through Sunday at the Seaport World Trade Center, should have you more than covered.
Fenway football: The home of the Red Sox plays host to a series of college and high school football games beginning this Friday and Saturday with Dartmouth versus Brown and Maine versus UMass.
Veterans Day: Rain or shine, the city of Boston’s Veterans Day marches at 1 p.m. Saturday through Boston’s downtown to City Hall.
Star Wars Days is back: Get hyped for the release of next month’s movie at Assembly Row’s Legoland, which is holding a Star Wars-themed weekend with activities for all ages.
Two good things: For those up for the trip, Wachusett Mountain is holding their second annual Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
This week’s Patriots schedule:
Week 10: Sunday, November 12: 8:30 p.m. at the Denver Broncos on NBC
This week’s Celtics schedule:
Monday, November 6: 7:30 p.m. at the Atlanta Hawks on NBC Sports Boston
Wednesday, November 8: 8 p.m. versus the Los Angeles Lakers on NBC Sports Boston and ESPN
Friday, November 10: 7:30 p.m. versus the Charlotte Hornets on NBC Sports Boston
Sunday, November 12: 3:30 p.m. versus the Toronto Raptors on NBC Sports Boston
This week’s Bruins schedule:
Monday, November 6: 7 p.m. versus the Minnesota Wild on NESN
Wednesday, November 8: 8 p.m. at the New York Rangers on NBC Sports
Friday, November 10: 7 p.m. at the Toronto Maple Leafs on NESN
Saturday, November 11: 7 p.m. versus the Toronto Maple Leafs on NESN
