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Expect big crowds at Mass. "No Kings" protests

Over 160 "No Kings" protests are scheduled across Massachusetts Saturday.

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Organizers behind the nationwide <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;No Kings&quot; protests" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/24/bruce-springsteen-joan-baez-no-kings-twin-cities" data-vars-content-id="7c110bfe-5fc6-42de-84b0-f027ab4b95df" data-vars-headline="Expect big crowds at Mass. &quot;No Kings&quot; protests" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/24/bruce-springsteen-joan-baez-no-kings-twin-cities" target="_self">&quot;No Kings&quot; protests</a> claim more than 160 rallies are scheduled across the Commonwealth tomorrow.Why it matters: Massachusetts is playing a big role in the nationwide mobilization organizers describe as possibly the largest single-day protest in U.S. history.

What's proper doggy bag etiquette? Vote in our poll

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Spotted in the South End: A full doggy bag sitting on the windshield of a car.Zoom in: We don&#x27;t know if it belonged to the owner of the car, who planned to return and throw it out later, or a stranger using the car as a dumping ground.

A casual fan's guide to the 2026 Red Sox season

The Sox have finished 3rd in the AL East two years in a row.

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The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Red Sox" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/03/26/a-casual-fans-guide-to-the-2025-red-sox" data-vars-content-id="e135207b-a071-4288-a4c2-574526f8b911" data-vars-headline="A casual fan&#x27;s guide to the 2026 Red Sox season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/03/26/a-casual-fans-guide-to-the-2025-red-sox" target="_self">Red Sox</a> kick off their 2026 season Thursday with an emerging superstar and strong pitching they hope will lead to title contention.Why it matters: The Sox have finished third in the AL East two years in a row, and the division again looks to be <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one of the best in baseball" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48287373/opening-day-2026-mlb-season-preview-rankings-every-team-playoff-odds-world-series-chances#bos" data-vars-content-id="e135207b-a071-4288-a4c2-574526f8b911" data-vars-headline="A casual fan&#x27;s guide to the 2026 Red Sox season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48287373/opening-day-2026-mlb-season-preview-rankings-every-team-playoff-odds-world-series-chances#bos" target="_blank">one of the best in baseball</a>.<ul><li>Outdueling the Yankees and American League champion Blue Jays will require big contributions from Boston&#x27;s offseason acquisitions.</li></ul>

Boston cop's shooting charge roils DA race, divides city councilors

Boston cop shooting charge roils DA race, with Rollins, Flaherty and Mullen weighing runs against Hayden — while councilors split on how to frame King's death.

The manslaughter charge filed against <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Boston Police Officer Nicholas O&#x27;Malley" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/21/metro/officer-arrest-strong-message/" data-vars-content-id="ed38ac76-c5b5-46d8-b8d0-8a959f075308" data-vars-headline="Boston cop&#x27;s shooting charge roils DA race, divides city councilors" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/21/metro/officer-arrest-strong-message/" target="_blank">Boston Police Officer Nicholas O&#x27;Malley</a> for the on-duty shooting death of a carjacking suspect has ignited two separate political firestorms.<ul><li>One is directed at Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden for bringing charges, the other inside the Boston City Council chamber.</li></ul>Why it matters: The case has revived longstanding tensions over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="police accountability" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/02/21/database-federal-police-misconduct-trump-deletes" data-vars-content-id="ed38ac76-c5b5-46d8-b8d0-8a959f075308" data-vars-headline="Boston cop&#x27;s shooting charge roils DA race, divides city councilors" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/02/21/database-federal-police-misconduct-trump-deletes" target="_self">police accountability</a> in Boston while scrambling the Suffolk DA race.

We tried Dunkin's new banana lineup so you don't have to

Here is how the new cold foam treats actually taste.

Dunkin&#x27; has a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="banana-based lineup" data-vars-click-url="https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog/banana-lineup-2026" data-vars-content-id="fc19061a-d87f-43f5-a989-5ea6c5193467" data-vars-headline="We tried Dunkin&#x27;s new banana lineup so you don&#x27;t have to" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog/banana-lineup-2026" target="_blank">banana-based lineup</a> for Spring 2026 and as a diehard banana Stan, I tried out some oft he new flavors on tap.What I&#x27;m saying: &quot;Wow, that is not what a banana tastes like,&quot; I blurted out to the dog, who has never had a banana and did not dispute my claim.

New England governors back nuclear in bipartisan push

All six chief executives signed on to explore next-generation nuclear power in their states.

New England&#x27;s six governors are banding together to explore collective plans on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nuclear energy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/31/nuclear-reactor-plants-new-build-ai" data-vars-content-id="43ab131e-aa0f-4260-9ffc-a0e0299af9d4" data-vars-headline="New England governors back nuclear in bipartisan push" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/31/nuclear-reactor-plants-new-build-ai" target="_self">nuclear energy</a> as the region braces for future electricity surges.Why it matters: ISO New England projects electricity consumption will climb more than 40% over the next two decades, and peak winter demand could potentially double by 2045.<ul><li>In a joint statement, the governors say nuclear is essential to keeping the New England grid reliable and affordable.</li></ul>

Your trash takes on dog poop

"I am a dog owner and it is unbelievably irresponsible to just leave it," one reader said.

Axios Boston readers who responded to our <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="survey on doggy bag etiquette" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/03/26/doggy-bag-etiquette-poll-poop" data-vars-content-id="f63d5026-bc10-4cb2-b740-96b46692ee2f" data-vars-headline="Your trash takes on dog poop" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/03/26/doggy-bag-etiquette-poll-poop" target="_self">survey on doggy bag etiquette</a> had a lot of feelings about the issue.The verdict: &quot;Trash is trash,&quot; as many of you wrote to us, and that means disposing of dog crap at home or in a public bin.

Boston bets on Faneuil Hall revival

Boston wants to turn Faneuil Hall Marketplace from a tourist trap into a local destination.

Boston officials want to take another swing at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Faneuil Hall Marketplace" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/08/19/boston-restaurant-news-bakey-opens-in-faneuil-hall" data-vars-content-id="55177df9-08d4-4888-8190-dd8302d1a16b" data-vars-headline="Boston bets on Faneuil Hall revival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/08/19/boston-restaurant-news-bakey-opens-in-faneuil-hall" target="_self">Faneuil Hall Marketplace</a> — and this time, they say locals, not just tourists, will be a priority.Why it matters: Despite foot traffic to the historic hall and neighboring Quincy Market building returning to pre-pandemic levels, consumer spending at the marketplace is still down 30%.

House wants to spend Fair Share cash on the MBTA, schools

House wants to spend $1.8B in Fair Share cash and tax dollars on the MBTA and schools — here's where every dollar would go.

The state has over $1 billion in &quot;Millionaire&#x27;s Tax&quot; money to spend and House leaders want it to go the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="MBTA" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/transit" data-vars-content-id="ee839a21-85bf-4f0e-b240-bd79c152bfb5" data-vars-headline="House wants to spend Fair Share cash on the MBTA, schools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/transit" target="_self">MBTA</a>, special education and early childcare.Why it matters: If passed into law intact, it would be one of the largest single deployments of Fair Share revenue since voters approved <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the income surtax" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/04/29/millionaires-massachusetts-income-surtax-increase" data-vars-content-id="ee839a21-85bf-4f0e-b240-bd79c152bfb5" data-vars-headline="House wants to spend Fair Share cash on the MBTA, schools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/04/29/millionaires-massachusetts-income-surtax-increase" target="_self">the income surtax</a> in 2022.

Southie's St. Patrick's Day parade reverses route for 250th Evacuation Day

From a reversed route to new family zones, here is everything you need to know for Sunday's 250th anniversary celebration

The South Boston St. Patrick&#x27;s Day Parade and Breakfast are upon us once again, but <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the country&#x27;s 250th anniversary" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/black-history-250-who-decides" data-vars-content-id="abf7cb6b-6b27-4821-8fd7-100745326a47" data-vars-headline="Southie&#x27;s St. Patrick&#x27;s Day parade reverses route for 250th Evacuation Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/black-history-250-who-decides" target="_self">the country&#x27;s 250th anniversary</a> means a bit of a shift in the parade&#x27;s route.Why it matters: This year&#x27;s celebration has a dual purpose: the annual feast of Ireland&#x27;s patron saint and the 250th anniversary of Evacuation Day, Southie&#x27;s other high holiday.

How Boston became the "most fraught" World Cup host city

Troubles include a bitter funding fight in Foxborough and teams opting for Rhode Island instead.

It wasn&#x27;t supposed to be this way, but Massachusetts seems to be among the most troubled host regions in the country&#x27;s 2026 FIFA <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/23/2026-world-cup-parking-transit-road-trips" data-vars-content-id="4e6b62c0-16ea-40bc-850b-9639074fb8a4" data-vars-headline="How Boston became the &quot;most fraught&quot; World Cup host city" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/23/2026-world-cup-parking-transit-road-trips" target="_self">World Cup</a> effort.Why it matters: With less than 100 days until the first match kicks off, the Boston region lags behind most comparable U.S. host cities on some of the fundamentals.

A bar chart that shows Axios Boston readersâ views on dog poop etiquette in a March 26-30, 2026, survey of 282 readers. Most, 246, say bagged waste should go home or into public trash. Another 36 chose a nearby personal bin. No respondents said they leave it behind.

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Your trash takes on dog poop

Expect big crowds at Mass. "No Kings" protests

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