Harris Secures Dem Nomination; VP Pick Pending
Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic presidential nomination, but has yet to choose her running mate, despite the urgency of the decision.
Somerville Seeks Funds to Decarbonize Schools
The Somerville Interim Climate Action Commission discussed securing TESI funding from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to support energy upgrades in schools, aiming for significant reductions in fossil fuel usage, and explored ways to improve public engagement about the City’s climate initiatives.
MARTA Updates Fare System with New Payment Options
MARTA will replace its entire fare collection system over the next six months, with a goal of spring 2026 for implementation and customer transition, allowing riders to tap their bank card, smartphone, or mobile wallet to pay for their ride.
‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Run Extended to Oct. 12 at Alliance
“Fiddler on the Roof,” a co-production of the Alliance Theatre and the Atlanta Opera, is a spectacular musical based on Sholem Aleichem’s stories, with a superb cast and creative team, and is running at the Alliance through October 12.
Jared Kushner’s firm and the Saudis are taking video game maker EA private in a massive deal
Electronic Arts is going private in a $55 billion deal led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Kushner’s Affinity Partners, making it the largest buyout on record.