Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Questrom’18) has weathered several crises during her 20-plus years at Boston University (counting four as a work-study undergraduate) in her current role as administrator for the College of Arts & Sciences Earth and environment department when department chair Anthony Janetos died from cancer given annually to BU community members (save for faculty) who have made a significant contribution to the University She and this year’s other winners—Andrew Abrahamson (CFA’91) and Lori Davis—will be honored at a ceremony, open to the University community, on Tuesday, May 6, from 5 to 7 pm in the Metcalf Trustee Ballroom on the ninth floor of One Silber Way. Established in 1981, the Perkins Awards are administered by BU’s Faculty Council and funded by an endowment from the estate of John S Each award comes with a $500 honorarium and a plaque During her almost 18 years at the University Davis has risen from administrative assistant—when she impressed her colleagues with long hours including weekends—to her current deanship. including the development and implementation of SDM’s updated strategic plan One nominator also mentioned an earlier curriculum review that mapped “where and when content was covered in our broad predoctoral curriculum that contains about 70 courses This was a very laborious effort that she initiated and completed essentially as a one-person job.” and it set the foundation for everything that followed she says she finds meaning “in contributing to initiatives that strengthen the school and support its future I try to stay grounded in the details while keeping sight of our shared purpose That sense of purpose is what motivates me to approach every project with care and intention.” “Even the nor’easter cannot stop Andy!” That’s how a faculty member at Boston University’s Metropolitan College praised Abrahamson after a blizzard during 2015’s record winter but Abrahamson “could recreate virtually every aspect of the in-person meetings with a program accreditation agency,” the faculty member said “Andy deserves the credit for saving the day!” Another nominator recalled the switch to remote learning necessitated by the COVID pandemic when “faculty and students had one week to get acquainted with a new learning environment Andy committed all his knowledge and energy to make not just MET but all of BU a success despite the epidemic… He recognized the urgency of the challenge and offered his time and expertise to anyone interested to learn,” explaining how to conduct online discussion scheduled consulting sessions for colleagues needing training whose department supports educational technologies tailored to MET when he worked as an independent contractor for the College of Engineering “doing desktop publishing and web development projects—both still emerging technologies at the time,” he says “I’ve always been drawn to understanding the tools we use from multiple angles and at varying depths,” he says “That curiosity gives me a kind of fluency in communicating about those tools effectively to others “is the opportunity to bridge the gap between technology and people—helping others feel empowered rather than overwhelmed.” Having administered the College of Arts & Sciences Earth and environment department for almost 12 years, Consalvo, one nominator wrote, “expertly guided the department” through not just Janetos’ death, but also COVID and last year’s graduate student strike. Amid the former when the sociology department saw heavy turnover she provided “daily support and training [for] new administrators,” another nominator wrote discussing an opening for a department administrator “I wish we could just clone Lauren Consalvo.” and a myriad of other duties depending on the day,” says Consalvo who thrives on “the behind-the-scenes side of department operations so faculty can focus on their teaching and research I find it extremely fulfilling that I have even a small role in supporting our department’s mission to better understand our changing planet.” This Year’s Perkins Winners Have a Half Century of BU Service Among Them Pioneering Research from Boston University was supposed to be full of construction workers building 60 condominiums a quick walk from the Red Line Despite its location on a main thoroughfare in one of the strongest housing markets in the world the project won’t make enough money to attract investors who will pay to build it and the developers say a key city affordable housing policy is to blame But housing is so expensive to build right now that some developers say that this so-called inclusionary housing requirement may be backfiring making otherwise profitable projects too costly to build and stopping them before shovels hit the ground a policy aimed at generating affordable housing may actually be preventing it “The simple reality is that the math of the inclusionary policy is preventing development,” said Daniel Sibor managing partner of North Cambridge Partners ”The project we’re doing is one where the numbers should work Inclusionary zoning is popular among many Greater Boston municipalities for the simple reason that it can generate affordable homes with no public money At least half of the cities and towns in Greater Boston have some form of inclusionary zoning on the books according to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council they’ve created thousands of income-restricted apartments But lately, amid soaring costs for building materials and higher interest rates developers and some local officials wonder if those policies might be doing more harm than good as they are currently written And now some communities are evaluating whether to dial back their requirements in hopes of kicking construction back into gear It’s a tricky balance. Cities like Cambridge, Boston, and Somerville have increased their affordable housing requirements in recent years leveraging their hot markets to create much-needed affordable housing The prospect of lowering that requirement feels perverse even if it may be a practical solution to generate more units “We have a desperate need for affordable housing and inclusionary [zoning] is our greatest tool for delivering it,” said Ellen Shachter director of Somerville’s Office of Housing Stability “Changing it would have to be a last resort.” Cambridge first passed its policy in 1998 mandating developers set aside 15 percent of units in projects 10 units or larger at rates that are affordable to people making 80 percent of the Area Median Income (or roughly $130,000 for a family of four) or less the program has created just shy of 1,600 units of affordable housing in Cambridge and developers were still building projects under the 20 percent requirement for a few years after it went into effect when the economy of building homes in the US began to shift Not only did those changes reduce builders’ profit margins they also made investors more skeptical of the return on investment from housing so they began demanding higher margins to finance projects those factors dramatically increased the cost of building homes And while setting aside 20 percent of a project’s units at below-market rents may have been sustainable three years ago North Cambridge Partners figured their project would generate about $108 million in sales if all the units were sold at market prices who is also the founder and CEO of the Cambridge Innovation Center But with 12 of those units sold at far-lower “affordable” prices under the city’s inclusionary rule The developers figure they’ll sell the market rate units at somewhere around $1,500 per square foot one that’s partially driven by high construction costs and the need to offset the discount on the affordable units would come in closer to $275 per square foot 72,000-square-foot building would cost $85 million to build leaving the developers with $5 million in profit But to come up with that $85 million to begin with they’d need to find an equity investor willing to put up about 35 percent of the money — $30 million — and then borrow the rest The investors the developers have talked with about financing the project are seeking such a high rate of return that the project would need to net roughly $16 million $11 million more than what the developers currently project to make the $18 million the developers would lose on the inclusionary units even with the market rate units set at luxury prices “It’s lots of fun to say f— capitalism and f— developers but we rely on developers to build the city they have to make money to pay the people that fund the projects,” said Patrick Barrett you’ve got a bunch of different social interests digging into the bottom line of a building.” why housing production in Cambridge has taken a significant dip over the past three years builders in the city broke ground on an average of 790 units annually developers only finished construction on 39 units But 439 of those units were in one project — a luxury tower in Kendall Square that will soon be the city’s tallest building part of a bigger development that will also include lab space while another 106 were approved in a project under special zoning rules allowing for taller buildings on the condition that every unit in them is affordable (such projects are typically financed with public subsidy and don’t include inclusionary units.) Only one project — the Kendall Square tower — contained inclusionary units That means developers are mostly building projects that avoid the affordable housing requirement or that are so large they can offset the cost Developers have yet to break ground on a 19-unit project on McGrath Highway that was permitted last year with inclusionary units there is far from universal agreement that the inclusionary policy is to blame for the slowdown City Councilor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler said he would not support lowering the requirement because it has been the city’s top driver of affordable housing production the city could consider creating a sliding scale that ties the share of units required to the size of the building “This policy has created thousands of affordable homes for people in our city,” he said “I don’t think we should just drop the requirement because a couple of developers complained.” That balance — between affordable housing and sluggish construction — is a source of debate in communities throughout the region a principal regional housing and land use planner at MAPC plans to review its inclusionary housing policy which is also set at 20 percent and drives most affordable housing production in the city They have heard complaints from developers and have seen building slow in recent years Everett, which over the past decade has seen a building boom on its formerly industrial land recently increased its inclusionary requirement for projects on polluted parcels from 5 to 10 percent (Other lots in the city have a 15 percent requirement.) Still the city managed to generate nearly 700 affordable units between 2017 and mid-2024 the city’s director of planning and development Challenger Josh Kraft has proposed dialing back to 13 percent which he says will unlock stalled projects The Wu administration says the rise in construction costs and interest rates are responsible for the slowdown said Cambridge City Councilor Patricia Nolan because it is broad changes in the economy that have really changed the math of building for developers When Cambridge first studied raising the requirement to 20 percent in 2016 it showed that projects could still pencil out but they can control the affordability requirement If they want to see more affordable housing built lowering the policy may be the only effective lever to pull Nolan filed a policy order last week that proposed the council study altering the affordable housing requirement “20 percent of zero is still zero,” said Nolan “I’d rather have some affordable housing than none.” Andrew Brinker can be reached at andrew.brinker@globe.com. 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. a new social-and-sports concept featuring outdoor pickleball and padel courts and community events like tournaments and theme nights the plan is to convert the pickleball courts to an ice rink (Heaters and hot toddies should keep things comfy.) Courts and social spaces will be open to all Ballers will open its first location in Philadelphia in mid-June The company aims to open 50-plus locations in the United States in the next seven to 10 years “It’s an iconic sports city,” says founder and CEO David Gutstadt The idea is to connect people through sports and social experiences via the fast-growing racquet sports industry “We want to bring people together around the love of sports in an urban setting.” With top-of-the-line courts and upscale amenities Ballers is looking to create a private club experience in the city unless you want one; two-tiered monthly memberships will be offered that include free open play The Boston venue will offer three padel courts — the first ones in Boston — designed for year-round play (The pickleball courts will transform into an ice rink with a synthetic surface in winter.) The pickleball- or padel- curious are welcome; Ballers will offer lessons for both sports padel is played on a court enclosed by glass walls “Padel is harder to master than pickleball,” says Gutstadt a former college tennis player who is now “obsessed” with padel Padel is one of the fastest growing sports in the world According to the International Padel Federation padel is now played by around 25 million people across the globe FIP estimates there are courts in more than 90 countries And the pickleball boom hasn’t started to sour Kids are starting to play in schools — you’ve got a brand-new wave of people coming into the sport,” Gutstadt says According to the Sports, Fitness, and Leisure Activities Topline Participation Report 19.8 million Americans played pickleball last year Pickleball participation has grown 311 percent in the last three years Post-play eating and drinking will be part of the scene they’ll open an outdoor café (under a shaded pergola) in partnership with James Beard Award semi-finalist chef Mitch Prensky of Supper Philly The cost to play each sport will range from $15 to $30 per hour. 45 Pier 4 Blvd., Boston; www.ballers-us.com Diane Bair and Pamela Wright can be reached at bairwright@gmail.com Follow live coverage of the Knicks vs. Celtics in the NBA playoffs today the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have appeared on a second-round crash course The Celtics will host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday Three of The Athletic’s NBA writers — Jay King who has joined the Knicks beat for the playoffs — got together to answer five burning questions about the series King: The Celtics needed to adjust their style to overcome the gritty Orlando Magic Though no opponent found consistent answers for Boston’s 3-point attack during the regular season After generating at least 33 3-point attempts in each game of the regular season the Celtics fell shy of that low bar in each of the final three games against Orlando Boston found other ways to win with Jayson Tatum handing in a big series and the defense holding the Magic to 103.8 points per 100 possessions which would have easily ranked last in the league during the regular season The Celtics emerged from that series a little banged up but could benefit from nearly a week off between the end of the first round and Monday night’s second-round opener Edwards: I had questions about how the Knicks would handle a team as physical and relentless as the Detroit Pistons and I thought they carried themselves well New York didn’t play the prettiest basketball against Detroit (and neither did the Pistons) but it did rise to the occasion in terms of the intangibles The Pistons brought a fight to the Knicks and New York was tough both mentally and physically throughout the first-round series OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges were really good in defending Cade Cunningham who is as tough a cover as there was in the NBA this season Detroit doesn’t exactly have the league’s most dangerous offense but the Knicks did what they had to do to keep the Pistons from truly gaining confidence on that end of the floor Josh Hart did Josh Hart things throughout the entire series what else is there to say about his greatness at this point reminding viewers why they owned a top-five offense during the regular season They played more physically than they had all year meeting the Pistons’ confrontational energy the Knicks looked like they had just learned how to play basketball The offense would go stagnant or they wouldn’t run their first action of a possession until far later than required They would get away from Karl-Anthony Towns Talent won out against the Pistons — albeit The Knicks had more of it; they had more experience who swept New York during four regular-season matchups King: The Celtics can win in a lot of ways after needing to adopt a different style in the first round they will likely be hoping to play more like themselves again They will want to recover their 3-point volume rapid ball movement and overall offensive flow They will want to free up their supporting cast which went missing for several games against Orlando The Celtics had few issues against the Knicks during the regular season going 4-0 while making 21 3-pointers per game Tatum averaged 33.5 points across those four games on 53.5-percent shooting If he continues to dominate New York like that generating great looks for himself and others Based on how the regular season matchups went the Celtics will likely try to use him to pick on Towns But especially after the big games Tatum had the Knicks should be ready for that type of focus from Boston Expect New York head coach Tom Thibodeau to have a few new wrinkles prepared Edwards: The Knicks have to find a way to play fast consistently They were at their best in the series against the Pistons when defending and rebounding at a high level upping the pace starts with getting stops far more frequently than they did against the Celtics during the regular season they also need to be strong on the defensive glass Boston ranked 10th during the regular season with 11.4 offensive rebounds per game New York ranked 25th during the regular season with 31.8 rebounds per game — and it averaged even fewer per game (30.8) once Mitchell Robinson made his season debut on Feb The Celtics offense is too potent to allow Boston to get multiple opportunities to score The Knicks need to try to get out in the open court as often as possible Boston has too many switchable defenders who can guard straight up without help It’ll be impossible for the Knicks to create an advantage against a set-up Celtics defense without some urgency Katz: All must go right for the Knicks just for them to stand a chance They need A-plus performances from Brunson and Towns which includes figuring out how to stop the Celtics from slicing New York’s center up in pick-and-rolls They need more from Miles “Deuce” McBride than they received in the Pistons series But let’s concentrate on one smaller game within the game that the Knicks have to win: The possession battle The Celtics shoot more 3-pointers than any other team in history were 28th in 3-point attempt rate during the regular season Robinson and Hart must gobble up rebounds on both sides of the court A team that loses the 3-point game as well as the possession battle won’t survive King: I’m going to sound like Joe Mazzulla who has repeatedly stressed that even in the playoffs most games come down to the simple details the Celtics need to focus on limiting free-throw attempts and offensive rebounds Though the Knicks don’t get to the free-throw line much Boston’s defense needs to be solid against him Sheesh.) But the Celtics should do whatever they can to keep him off the line New York also has two relentless offensive rebounders in Hart and Robinson who can change games with their pursuit of misses The Celtics will have plenty of other areas to worry about but discipline in those two categories would go a long way No team in the NBA shot more 3s than the Celtics during the regular season and they ranked 10th in terms of efficiency Boston has great shooters across the board and is tremendous at playing and winning the math game This group lives in the midrange and was bottom five in 3-point attempts per game If New York can’t change the way it plays offensively or can’t limit the amount of 3s the Celtics take — it’ll need to limit dribble-drive penetration to do this — this could be a series that resembles how the regular-season meetings went between these two teams Forget about the first-round struggles against the Magic Porziņģis unlocks Boston’s most dangerous mode will need to stray far beyond the 3-point arc to close out on deep 3s will likely begin the series guarding Hart the same way the Pistons placed centers on Hart last round The strategy will allow a 7-foot-3 tower to roam into the paint How do the Knicks approach the Porziņģis problem It would take a change in mindset from Thibodeau to try it The Knicks rarely crossmatch with their centers Does the defensive-minded Mitchell Robinson become increasingly important either because he plays alongside Towns or instead of him He is considered day-to-day after missing the last three games of the first round with a strained hamstring If he plays his usual role against New York as the primary Brunson defender Holiday’s health will face a significant test Brunson might be the worst player to need to guard immediately after returning from a hamstring injury He comes off screen after screen and his defenders had better be in tip-top shape The Celtics will need to adjust if Holiday’s hamstring can’t handle all of that herky-jerky motion but could be further limited by Jaylen Brown’s banged-up knee Boston would probably want Brown to avoid such strenuous minutes Holiday’s health is critical in this matchup Brunson has called Holiday one of the toughest defenders he faces Edwards: I feel like Towns is way too good to be labeled as an “X-factor” but I think it’s very clearly him as it pertains to this specific series Towns has to consistently punish smaller players when they are guarding him A few NBA head and assistant coaches I talked to said that part of their thinking in putting smaller players on Towns is that they don’t believe he can commit to playing a bruising style throughout an entire game or series and that he’ll eventually revert to his finesse ways at some point midrange jumpers or running floaters as he did against Detroit even if he is talented enough to hit those shots here and there The Celtics’ defenders are too good and their offense is too potent New York also needs to do a good job of making sure Towns is involved in the bulk of its offensive actions he’s one of the best offensive players on the court Towns has to execute his coverages at an elite level against Boston He can’t be too slow to close-out on Porzingis on the perimeter he’s got to make sure to commit aggressively and with active he does still have to contest shots and rebound well The Knicks’ sixth man has not looked like himself since returning from a knee injury late in the regular season flinging the ball back to the perimeter instead of trying a seamless 2-pointer the one whose trademark is his lack of hesitation He scored only 23 points during the six games versus the Pistons and shot worse than 30 percent After a regular season when he was the team’s best point-of-attack defender against guards he strayed too often from shooters lining the arc He can’t make the same mistakes when he’s on Sixth Man of the Year Payton Pritchard For all the “The Knicks can’t win this series if…” hypotheticals “The Knicks can’t win this series if McBride struggles to this degree” may top them all he provides it — on both sides of the court the Knicks could use the usual version of him back and put constant pressure on Brunson throughout the series Boston isn’t perfect but the Celtics are damn close the winner of a playoff series is often the team with the fewest flaws All of the Celtics’ best players defend at a good-to-high level New York’s best closing lineup will always have two defenders with limitations the Celtics will always have at least three players on the court who can break down a defense off the dribble and create advantages That is a glaring weakness of New York’s roster this season it’s hard to generate a sustainable half-court offense over 48 minutes without multiple dribble-drive playmakers and the Knicks are lacking in that department Boston is a bad matchup for 99 percent of the NBA Regular-season results do not always point to what’s to come in the playoffs But the 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We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. there were questions as to where the Boston Bruins were going to get a lot of their offense from One name that you knew was going to provide it was superstar David Pastrnak It was not an easy season for the Bruins' leading scorer, who saw some big changes at the trade deadline that saw long-time teammate Brad Marchand and it should be beneficial in the long run for the Black and Gold Let’s take a look back and grade Pastrnak’s season Where would the Bruins have been without Pastrnak this season they would have been buried in the basement of the Eastern Conference but they might have been visiting the San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks in terms of the basement of the overall standings In the worst season as a team in Pastrnak's tenure with the Black and Gold He never quit down the stretch of the season when it would have been easy to He finished the season with a 10-game point streak that included nine goals and 13 assists He did that on a team that was faltering big time at the end of March He was not a finalist for the Hart Trophy but he should have been in the conversation The season his team had was why he isn't there but he certainly kept them from having a much worse season something not many people thought was possible Again, there is not much to say here as Pastrnak is going to be the Bruins' best player for a long time. The time is now for the organization to replace the “A” on his shirt with a “C” and name him the next captain of the Boston Bruins The only other option would be Charlie McAvoy but nothing against the former Boston University defenseman as Pastrnak has become the team’s leader over the final six weeks of the season after the trade deadline Pastrnak’s interactions with the media post games and his leading on the ic,e being the voice of reason with the officials The time is now for the front office to do the right thing and name him the captain © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"63","src":"64","url":"65"},{"type":"62","value":"66"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"69","url":"6a"},{"type":"68","value":"6b"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands He has worked for daily newspapers as well as various websites It was not an easy season for the Bruins' leading scorer, who saw some big changes at the trade deadline that saw long-time teammate Brad Marchand He was not a finalist for the Hart Trophy Again, there is not much to say here as Pastrnak is going to be the Bruins' best player for a long time. The time is now for the organization to replace the “A” on his shirt with a “C” and name him the next captain of the Boston Bruins Where would the Bruins have been without David Pastrnak this season and while things are a bit quiet right now with the NHL Playoffs in full swing there will soon be a lot of activity with the NHL Draft next month and free agency beginning in a little under two months Both will be essential moments that general manager Don Sweeney and the front office will have to nail in order to help turn things around and make this franchise a contender again within a few seasons Related: Former Boston Bruins Playing in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs The NHL Draft Lottery is only a few days away, which will provide more insight on when the Bruins will be picking in the first round. They’re likely to pick somewhere in the five and seven range, but do have an 8.5% chance at first overall It’ll be their first time picking in the top 10 since the 2011 NHL Draft there is no mystery about which players are unrestricted free agents (UFA) or restricted free agents (RFA) While the Bruins traded away many of their free agents at this season’s trade deadline and decisions will be made in the next few weeks about who will be offered extensions Here are some of the Bruins’ current group of UFAs and RFAs focusing primarily on guys who appeared in NHL games this past season and my best guess on who I think will be returning next season and what their next contract may look like If the Bruins were not a hundred percent interested in re-signing Morgan Geekie, they would have traded him at the deadline like Justin Brazeau and Trent Frederic. The front office is clearly interested in keeping him, and he has expressed his own desire to stay in Boston the Bruins have the first right of refusal it would be an absolute shock (and terrible terrible move) not to extend him a qualifying offer and other teams could potentially offer sheet him there may be some teams around the league interested in that given how that process tends to leave a sour taste in everyone’s mouth afterwards particularly when they have a decent amount of cap space this offseason ($28 million) and view him as a long-term leader While there is always a slight chance things go badly it is highly likely that Geekie will be extended and back on the ice for the Bruins in the fall Rumors are circulating that the deal will be in the six-year range when looking at guys who had similar points to him this season Looking at what the Bruins gave Elias Lindholm last season and the increasing cap over the next few seasons I don’t think they can go lower than a $7.75 million AAV and given he has a less proven track record at the NHL level I don’t think it will be more than $9 million AAV His value to the franchise is undeniable as he was second on the roster in points in 2024-25 so this next contract will definitely be a huge jump from his $2 million AAV on the previous one Like Geekie, the Bruins would be crazy to somehow fumble Mason Lohrei so unless they don’t extend him a qualifying offer or he gets an offer sheet from another team especially with a number of young defenseman getting signed to major long-term deals right off of their ELC Lohrei is one of the Bruins’ best young defensemen, but there are still improvements that need to be made to his game The offensive talent is there; he led the team’s defensemen in points there is a lot of growth that needs to come He is not in the same range of talent yet as the guys who got those big Given where he is skill-wise and where the Bruins are as a franchise a two or three-year bridge deal with an AAV in the $5.25 to $5.75 million range seems like the best option Given his points contribution and the anticipated ceiling the team has for him don’t be surprised if the AAV is on the higher end Since Nikita Zadorov’s contract has a $5 million AAV I’d expect Lohrei’s contract to come in above that This is honestly one of the best case scenarios for Cole Koepke He arrived in Boston on a league minimum one-year and is going to walk away with a decent payday this offseason He came to the Bruins with three career points in 26 games over two seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning he appeared in 73 games and finished with 10 goals and 17 points He wasn’t even really on anyone’s radar to make the roster coming into the season and ended up being hugely impactful in the first two months Considering the great chemistry he had with Mark Kastelic there could be an argument for the Bruins to try and keep that line together for next season it wouldn’t be such a bad thing to see what the trio could do if all three remain healthy for a full season the trade deadline demonstrated that the front office is committed to making a complete change to the roster and it would be pretty easy to let Koepke leave Given the fact that he’d most likely get offered more money elsewhere and all the new players the Bruins brought in at the deadline he certainly had a successful season in Boston in 2024-25 The Bruins’ 2019 first-round selection has had an interesting start to his career though it isn’t necessarily what one would expect from a first-round pick Beecher has appeared in 130 career NHL games averaging 11 minutes of ice time with 10 goals and 21 points it is good to note that he has a career 53.3 faceoff win percentage and there is a good comparison to be made between him and Frederic Both were late first-round picks and took a few seasons to hit their strides after beginning their NHL careers primarily in the bottom-six He’s shown enough to extend him a qualifying offer and give him another season or two to prove himself. The extension will probably be a two-year deal at around $2 million AAV a chance for Beecher to take his game to a higher level over the course of those two years or not This type of contract has been very successful for the Bruins in recent seasons with Jake DeBrusk and Frederic Henri Jokiharju has only appeared in 18 games with the Bruins after being acquired at the trade deadline from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick that Boston originally received from the Edmonton Oilers The 2017 first-round pick has spent his career in Buffalo and with the Chicago Blackhawks but he’s managed pretty well for himself despite constantly being on teams at the bottom of the standings Given the fact that the Bruins sought him out at the trade deadline and he’s still young at 25 years old, there’s no reason for the front office not to try and re-sign him and while he didn’t have quite as many points as he did in 2023-24 it would be reasonable to give him a similar deal and I believe Boston would be willing to give it to him The question, though, becomes what Jokiharju wants to do. I don’t think he would necessarily get much more money from another team, but after spending his whole NHL career on rebuilding teams, nobody would fault him for wanting to go to an already proven contender. It was reported at the deadline that he wanted to be traded to a contender but may be something he wants to explore in free agency This one could go either way and will come down to whether or not there is interest in him from other teams I’m leaning towards him signing elsewhere Parker Wotherspoon has been a great depth defenseman for the Bruins playing with a number of partners in the last two seasons I think there’s a good chance he tests the market and finds a better contract elsewhere with more of a chance to be a more consistent member of the lineup. and a number of guys who could be competing for it but there’s also some prospects who could make a push for it There’s also a chance the Bruins bring in a higher-end talent in free agency to take that spot I wouldn’t be surprised if the Bruins offer him a one-year contract to keep a solid seventh defenseman option but I think he signs elsewhere for more money and a better chance at a full-time roster spot The one who returned. Jakub Lauko has been a fan-favorite ever since he came into the league. The points aren’t necessarily there, but he’s not a bad option on the fourth line. After trading him to the Minnesota Wild last offseason, they brought him back at the trade deadline He’d probably be a cheaper fourth-line option than Koepke so I’d be surprised if the Bruins don’t extend him a qualifying offer Lauko’s last contract was a two-year deal with a $1.575 AAV The 25-year-old will probably be looking at something similar maybe going up to the $1.8-2 million range given the salary cap increase Marat Khusnutdinov was the primary piece the Bruins were interested in from the deadline deal with the Wild The 22-year-old forward struggled to find his footing in Minnesota He had three goals and five points in 18 games for the Bruins and is one of the young guys they are really going to have to try and get involved in the lineup next season. the front office would be dumb not to give him a qualifying offer and more chances in Boston this will probably be a two-year bridge deal with a $2-2.5 million AAV so there is still a fair amount of potential with him The rest of the Bruins’ UFAs and RFAs primarily spent the season playing with the Providence Bruins but the front office will at least be interested in re-signing Brandon Bussi and Vinni Lettieri they probably have the highest probability of retaining Bussi Related: Boston Bruins Should Pursue Mitch Marner This Free Agency the Bruins are most likely to extend qualifying offers to John Farinacci Mitchell is a guy that could compete for that final blue line spot especially if Wotherspoon gets a better deal elsewhere Farinacci was called up for the final game of the season they will give him more NHL opportunities next season Merkulov and Wahlstrom should get a chance to compete for a roster spot at training camp next season some of these extensions will come together in the next month giving more clarity about the direction the front office may be going this offseason The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide our articles are read millions of times every month causing about $1 million in damages to the building Firefighters responded around 10:30 a.m. to heavy smoke at the warehouse, located at 647 Summer St. in South Boston, the Boston Fire Department said in a post on X did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Sunday evening Firefighters used an “aggressive” attack on the interior and exterior of the building to stop the spread throughout the large warehouse, Deputy Chief Martin McCormack of the Boston Fire Department told reporters on scene The cause of the fire is under investigation Massachusetts Port Authority owns the land at 647 Summer St The building is assessed at about $16 million, according to city records The warehouse is 467,410 square feet and was built in 1960 Ava Berger can be reached at ava.berger@globe.com. Follow her @Ava_Berger_. that’s a thing — have sprung up in parts of Boston especially around Mattapan’s Harambee Park Walk down Talbot Avenue on a sunny day and there’s a good chance you’ll see five to 10 vendors in contractor vans To many neighbors, the vans are noisy nuisances, and as their numbers have grown, so have complaints to the city. “They are running a car detailing business using a loud generator on weekends and nights,” one resident reported to 311 “Illegal car wash services being performed with god knows what going into the drain system and thus the harbor,” said another. “Black van parked for over two months, operating a car wash, and blocking multiple parking spots. Do something!” said yet another The city seems to have heard the message; officials told the Globe editorial board that they would be cracking down on the vans this spring and summer But they should also give the businesses a chance to go legit as long as the operators are willing to obey some common-sense rules around noise Like food trucks when they first burst on the scene almost two decades ago car washes are clearly meeting a market demand in an innovative way Customers seem to be happy with their services — without the subscription model that many brick-and-mortar car washes are now hawking As one vendor outside of Harambee Park put it bluntly: “I used to sell drugs Does the city want me to do that instead?” Car wash activity isn’t confined to Talbot Avenue Boulevard in Roxbury and near the intersection of Blue Hill Avenue and Devon Street the number of people working in the mobile car washing business appears to have exploded Google Maps photos from 2023 show only one vendor along the Talbot Avenue hub a stretch where the Globe counted eight on a recent afternoon Most of the complaints about mobile car washes end up with no citations because there are no specific regulations for mobile car washes in Boston as its rules are focused on brick-and-mortar establishments Other rules could be reconfigured for mobile car washes like the permits and licenses for food trucks or general business certificates Proper regulation could go a long way toward fixing the issues reflected in 311 complaints though vendors seem to be taking some welcome steps on their own Many operators travel with their own water totes so they don’t have to hook up to city water from the street Some use professional-grade cleaners and soaps the same ones used by traditional car washes The most challenging piece of the puzzle is the environmental impact The concentrated soaps and shampoos used to clean cars aren’t great for waterways But they’re a smaller problem than what’s on the cars themselves and exhaust residues wash directly into the stormwater system This impact is nearly impossible to mitigate which is why brick-and-mortar car washes have water recycling systems It’s hard to remember now, but not too long ago food trucks were a new and, to some, strange addition to street life. But the city, and the truck operators, have turned them into an accepted niche industry. Officials said that any effort to shut down car washes this summer will also include plenty of education, training, and outreach to vendors. But they should be willing to listen, too, and look for ways to preserve a service that many residents obviously value. The final buzzer last June at TD Garden set off more than just duck-boat parades and high-fives at sports bars—it was a seismic wave of release the Celtics were once again world champs—their triumph arriving just as the glory years of the Sox and Pats had begun to fade into memory The victory meant something even more for team governor and lead owner Wyc Grousbeck who’d spent the past two decades leading the Celtics alongside his father And the timing couldn’t have been more poetic: The team he’d helped rebuild was now valued at more than $6 billion—and they were selling Grousbeck’s diligence was especially impressive given that his succession plan involves a three-year transition period with the team’s new owner It was precisely the careful handling you’d hope to see particularly in a town where championship banners aren’t just decoration—they’re in our blood his final moments may end up being his most influential: ensuring that the next chapter is anchored in what has long made the Celtics And if that also happens to mean another title run next month The Edgerleys have established themselves as Boston’s premier conveners through their membership club recently bringing on Michelle Perez Vichot to run their philanthropic ’Quin House Impact Fund the couple keeps adding new eateries and art for the ’Quin’s members we’d be surprised if most people on this list weren’t members » The Interview: Sandy Edgerley so helming the region’s largest healthcare system—and the largest employer in Massachusetts—and forging ahead with innovative programs and partnerships is enough to make Klibanski one of the most important figures in town the stakes are even higher for the healthcare exec (and possibly the city’s fortunes) as she tries to enhance efficiency to improve Mass General Brigham’s bottom line and tries to keep its huge research efforts on track through the Trump administration’s funding freezes and restrictive new rules Pelton exemplifies that rarest of figures: a true renaissance man at the helm of one of Boston’s most vital institutions and leveraged his own network to forge partnerships and raise TBF’s profile His significant contributions to social justice earned him a spot in the American Academy of Arts & Sciences last year—and in a testament to his wide-ranging talents he even performed in a production of Carousel this spring » Boston, We Have a Wealth-Gap Problem Governor Healey didn’t waste any time pushing back against President Donald Trump this year—not with billions in federal dollars at stake for Massachusetts’ economic powerhouses which she’s determined to retain while attracting new businesses to the state having battled Trump’s policies as attorney general the first time around Now that he’s openly targeting Boston’s biomedical research funding and the state’s sanctuary cities the region seems ready to put aside its own squabbles over immigration and rally behind Healey to face down the threat from Washington Wu seems to be living rent-free lately in Trump’s head: After her 2025 State of the City address—in which Wu never mentioned the president by name—the White House issued a harsh statement that going to war with a Republican president over immigration and other issues has only brought local kudos and positive press And while plenty in business and development circles criticize her they have yet to show that they can defeat her in the mayoral race » Profile: Inside the Bunker with Michelle Wu It’s no wonder he has the ear of every elected official and business leader in town » The Conversion of Bob Rivers While his cybersecurity company continues to shine Thomas is now board chair for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts board chair of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and board vice chair of the Massachusetts High Technology Council He says he wants to use his chamber post to improve Boston’s competitiveness in tech and other industries and with a seat at virtually every power table in the region he’s uniquely positioned to make it happen » No, Cybersecurity Expert Corey Thomas Will Not Tell You His Mother’s Maiden Name The Financial Times has called her “The queen of Wall Street”; Forbes has said she’s the wealthiest person in Massachusetts this incredibly private finance powerhouse usually makes news just by showing up—as when she attended a Joe Biden fundraiser last year Johnson’s behind-the-scenes networking and philanthropy continue to quietly make her influence in Boston as essential as it comes » Who’s Afraid of Abby Johnson? the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce named Fish a Distinguished Bostonian The construction king’s company keeps growing as does his fortune (reportedly north of $2 billion) and he remains one of the first calls for anyone looking to get something major done in Boston And his philanthropy keeps expanding: He and his wife recently pledged $10 million to his alma mater following their $25 million donation to Hobart and William Smith Colleges Jonathan has emerged as the true local powerhouse of his famous family—and depending on what happens this coming November could add “mayor’s big brother” to his résumé should Josh pull off an upset win against Michelle Wu And just look at how close he’s coming to finally getting a Boston-metro stadium for his New England Revolution Jonathan’s been making most of the decisions since the end of the Belichick era and fans are sure hoping for an exciting turnaround season this fall Vertex has grown as a pharma powerhouse under Kewalramani’s tenure most recently gaining FDA approvals for its latest cystic fibrosis treatment and a non-opioid pain medicine as well as acquiring Alpine Immune Sciences Kewalramani has become one of the highest-paid executives in the pharmaceutical industry and boosted her profile and presence in Boston accordingly and Boston University’s School of Medicine » The Interview: Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell Driscoll has built a tremendous web of connections across the state as the administration’s in-person conduit with leaders in the business Few expect Driscoll to pass on running for the top spot Being the head of the T is akin to being the head of the complaints department at Macy’s the MBTA boss has rapidly brought confidence back to the city’s public transit system and rightfully so: It’s hard to imagine the Red Line hitting 50 miles per hour and influence with the re-occupants of the White House he’s been putting his considerable financial clout behind electing more moderate and conservative local public officials While success in this progressive city has been unsurprisingly limited His latest: backing Josh Kraft’s challenge to Mayor Michelle Wu Still atop the North Carolina–based financial behemoth after 15 years Moynihan continues to live in Wellesley and thrive in the Boston societal and cultural ecosystem He’s a big presence at local charity events and organizations such as the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership last year he took on the additional role of Brown University chancellor Mayor Michelle Wu called his 400 Summer Street building a “transformational project” at its opening last year Governor Maura Healey joined other dignitaries at the opening of Sclar’s One Boston Wharf Road have earned him a powerful network around the city but it’s his life’s work making Boston buildings come alive that most people see and appreciate which aims to bridge the opportunity gap in underserved communities recently paying for high schoolers to participate in an MIT robotics competition But the Celtics star has bigger plans: namely to narrow Boston’s racial wealth gap and create a “Black Wall Street.” Hence the launch of Boston Xchange aimed at helping local entrepreneurs with funds It’s safe to say Brown is also pretty important on the parquet » The Interview: Jaylen Brown The man Wyc Grousbeck (see #1) once called “best friends to a lot of guys”—and powerful ones at that—Kane is synonymous with Boston nightlife His influence in the after-hours scene even caught City Hall’s attention with Mayor Michelle Wu appointing him to her Nightlife Initiative for a Thriving Economy committee last summer The venture now boasts locations in TD Garden » Ed Kane Just Wants To Have Fun (Right?) who is currently steering a half dozen enormous development projects apparently will not go through with a teased run for mayor if he had: As the former director of the Boston Redevelopment Authority and former chair of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board the politically wired developer has received appointments from governors Deval Patrick and Maura Healey and mayors Tom Menino and Marty Walsh making the case that she and her institution are now the most important and impactful academic forces in this college-driven town MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative and most recently the MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium She has described MIT as “the R & D for the country,” and expanded access by making tuition free for undergraduates from families earning under $200,000 beginning in fall 2025 » The Interview: Sally Kornbluth Now in her second term as House minority whip—the second-highest post among House Democrats—Clark is playing a huge role in the national opposition to President Donald Trump and Republicans who control Congress But it would take just a couple of Democratic gains in 2026 to turn her into majority whip transforming her Revere residence into a center for national lawmaking » Katherine Clark Is the Adult in the Room Is there anything that influences Bostonians more than the comings and goings of the Red Sox roster Kennedy’s off-season pronouncements about interest in free agents such as Alex Bregman and Juan Soto were pored over like sayings of the Oracle of Delphi But Kennedy is more than that: He serves on a variety of boards and is a go-to for charitable projects while also holding the role of CEO of Fenway Sports Group Real Estate—which means he’s guiding the organization’s Fenway-neighborhood development plans Now nearing two decades at the helm of Northeastern Aoun is the proverbial dean of Boston’s major higher ed institutions That’s one reason that he’s looked to for leadership particularly amid the recent turmoil on college campuses Aoun steered Northeastern between new compliance demands and what he called the university’s “core values” in a February letter to students he’s also emerged as a voice on higher education’s AI future many of the city’s most influential leaders sit on his own board he’s received almost every award the city has to give and remains the go-to for input on everything from transportation reform to immigration issues His continued success could hinge on deftly balancing the business interests of his members with the mayor’s ambitious vision for the city’s future Percelay stands out among Boston developers for his outspoken political engagement—and people listen bringing a MAGA Republican onto his politically mixed board while also sharing in the news fond memories of working with Jimmy Carter during Percelay’s days as Habitat for Humanity chair And as publisher of N Magazine and the Nantucket Current he is now leading efforts to end food insecurity on the island » Can the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Save Democracy? Budd has been speaking out this past year about the importance of restorative justice—in fact in which defendants can find ways other than prison to make amends in their case Budd has described this and other initiatives she’s trying out as a way of restoring confidence in and access to the court system Budd’s court continues to rule on the state’s most closely watched issues from the MBTA Communities Act to the retrial of Karen Read Boston Democrats these days are looking for fighters Her constituents overwhelmingly reelected her again in 2024 packing her recent local appearances (such as a March Town Hall in Roxbury) and feasting on YouTube videos of her skewering Trump appointees and officials they’ll follow her into battle any time she asks Rumors are circulating that she’ll challenge Senator Ed Markey next year—and she didn’t say no when publicly asked about it Sheridan is turning the city into a global magnet She snagged seven of next year’s FIFA World Cup matches for Gillette Stadium—a coup that’ll inject serious cash into the area’s economy in 2024; sponsors Meet Boston with Billy & Jenny on NESN; and just expanded Dine Out Boston to three weeks she’s been traveling the world to promote partnerships and events and has the hardware to show for it: BU’s School of Hospitality Administration just gave Sheridan its Icon Award » Can This Woman Bring Tourists Back to Boston? and they’re getting an earful as she warns that the state’s healthcare system is at a breaking point Governor Maura Healey boosted MassHealth primary-care spending in the latest budget and the state just passed legislation that creates a Primary Care Task Force to make recommendations on access and delivery Biotech remains one of the key drivers of Boston’s economy and Burlin O’Connell has become the industry’s face and voice at the State House and lately even in court—MassBio is leading the region’s legal charge against the Trump administration’s attempt to shut down crucial NIH grants always bring together a who’s who of the city—David Ortiz even spoke at one this spring He’s the new chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston His company just made its biggest dividend payout ever And since opening huge offices in the Seaport Crandall has become a major presence in Boston as well as MassMutual’s Springfield home But it’s clear that he’s looking for even more—both for MassMutual and himself if rumors of political ambitions are accurate Twenty-five years after Fialkow and Joel Cutler reputedly conceived their investment firm on a Hawaiian beach, the Cambridge-based company continues to thrive, recently raising $8 billion in capital to fund innovative ventures in a variety of sectors. While their business success is notable, Fialkow and his wife, Nina have focused their documentary investments on more sobering subjects which examines abuse at an Indian residential school → $4 billion economic development bill passed in November An evangelist of the “Team Massachusetts” motto appointed by Governor Maura Healey two years ago to spark economic growth Hao was instrumental in the recent passage of the massive Mass Leads Act Although she announced that she’s stepping away from state government as we went to press Hao has left her mark on making Greater Boston a center for climate technology and artificial intelligence going forward–and transformed herself from relatively obscure businesswoman to major player → $337,000 raised in first full month of mayoral campaign Unseating a Boston mayor is historically a steep climb brings unprecedented advantages to the challenge His years nurturing relationships through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have built genuine community ties while his campaign team reads like a political All-Star lineup as key members of the business community rally behind his vision Win or lose against Mayor Michelle Wu in November Kraft is likely to drive policy conversation in the city going forward » Who Is Josh Kraft? Democrats may be having a tough time elsewhere who romped to reelection here last November with 60 percent of the vote Her power in Washington’s progressive circles is only growing as she started a new six-year term and took over this year as the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee one of the loudest voices of dissent and protest against President Donald Trump and the Republican agenda Upon taking over the city’s dominant news outlet in 2023 Barnes set out to transform the Globe’s digital presence this vision paid off with the paper’s first duPont-Columbia award from Columbia Journalism School for its multimedia exploration of the 1989 Charles Stuart case—spanning print it’s not just the big projects that have everyone’s attention: From the Steward hospitals bankruptcy crisis to Rhode Island politics Barnes has the region’s newspaper defining the area’s agenda every day In her role running one of 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks Collins keeps an eye on the local and regional economy—and doesn’t keep her views to herself She gives speeches on where our economy is going as she did recently for the Insurance Women’s Investment Network and NAIOP Massachusetts such as one with the Boston Foundation’s Lee Pelton (see #5) at the Mass Black Expo She can also make her opinions known with a few words as she did recently at one speaking engagement realistically optimistic” about the economy Chambers made a deal in February to sell his eponymous and ubiquitous car dealerships But that doesn’t mean he’ll stop being a force in Boston—not when he’s willing and able to be one of the city’s biggest civic philanthropists His company took over as presenting sponsor for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in 2024 and topped that in December with a $100 million donation to Massachusetts General Hospital and Chambers will remain involved with the auto business by retaining ownership of Mercedes-Benz of Boston The developer and his celebrity wife, actress Eliza Dushku Palandjian have been dipping their toes into politics lately publicly advocating for a Massachusetts ballot measure last year that sought to legalize some psychedelic drugs while also launching “A Day for Democracy” in Boston to get workers time off to vote their work supporting mental health treatment continues The father-and-son duo’s buildings can be found all over Boston making them one of the city’s most important landlords While Jonathan founded the real estate company his son Stephen has increasingly taken charge of its operations The company has expanded into scientific lab space including 1515 Commonwealth Avenue in Brighton Afeyan is a linchpin of Boston’s biomedical ecosystem He’s helped create more than 100 companies and has provided the kind of advice and opportunities that make this a region where the best and brightest want to converge and work and a hang-on-every-word commencement speaker (addressing MIT’s graduates in 2024 and Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s graduates this year) Mayor Michelle Wu was there to help cut the opening ribbon for IBA’s renovated South End housing development in December And that wasn’t a one-off: Local leaders can often be found posing with Calderón-Rosado Her connections and influence have led to the start of construction on La CASA which will soon be a major Hispanic cultural center for the city → $350 million+ donated toward cancer research The Quincy billionaire has perhaps become best known for his annual “Saving by Shaving” charity event to benefit cancer hospitals—this year’s head-shaving participants included Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla raising funds for Boston Children’s Hospital But that’s only part of his philanthropic efforts His $1,000 cash gifts to entire graduating classes—UMass Dartmouth last year—are becoming legendary as well Greater Boston’s only casino has exceeded initial expectations who has led the Encore team through expansion plans She has done so while choosing to integrate herself personally into Boston’s business and social scenes from serving on the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce board to mentoring women in her industry » The Interview: Encore President Jenny Holaday remains one of the most important business leaders in Boston Chamberlain is increasingly seen as the local face of the mighty bank He was behind the Bank of America’s new 10-year Boston Marathon sponsorship and keeps the company involved in other events and charities → $15 million raised from 192 investors in 2024 Named to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s board of directors this year Francisco continues to solidify her place among Boston’s elite power players Her focus remains on bringing racial equity to the region’s investment and finance scene but anybody trying to shoehorn her into a niche role is way behind Francisco’s true impact The online-sports-gambling king keeps barreling forward Not only did DraftKings acquire two companies last year—another sports-betting provider and a digital lottery app—but it also has plenty of innovations in the pipeline Those include expanding into “futures contracts” wagering; accepting cryptocurrency payments from bettors; subscription models that might offer better payouts; and integration of AI into its software Robins’s 1,000 Boston-based employees have plenty to keep them busy His public relations shop remains a local powerhouse recently strengthening its team with two seasoned public-safety communications veterans from the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts State Police and more—to go along with his impressive client roster—Regan’s influence extends beyond his roots as the mayor’s spokesperson What many don’t see: Regan counts numerous power players near the top of this list as longtime close friends Their midday talk show is an unqualified ratings success for GBH; perhaps that’s why any and every major figure in Boston are eager to appear live at the Boston Public Library studio But their influence over the local conversation extends well beyond politics: “Delighted that our mission reached Jim Braude and Margery Eagan,” enthused Boston Dog Lawyers on social media in a typical reaction to getting mentioned on the program » Talk of the Town: Jim Braude and Margery Eagan Bernstein’s position heading the megabank’s New England operation makes him a big player in Boston’s financial scene which profiles and interviews many of the city’s bold-faced leaders: Jim Rooney and Sarah Iselin from this list among them Bernstein also cochairs the Massachusetts Business Coalition for Early Childhood Education through which business leaders hope to shape public policy With an estimated $100 million in federal budget cuts anticipated to affect Boston Children’s in the coming months Churchwell’s steady leadership has perhaps never been more important for the country’s number one recipient of National Institutes of Health pediatric research funding But the top-ranked hospital’s leader isn’t letting that slow him down maintaining a focus on equity programs while remaining active in business groups including the Massachusetts Business Roundtable and Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Costa is the face—and voice—of Boston in more ways than one. He has the region’s ear on Kiss 108 every morning. He has us watching Dining Playbook and Meet Boston on NESN. Now he’s helping us make dinner—Costa and his brilliant NESN cohost, Jenny Johnson a cookbook that takes readers on a tour of Boston’s food scene The prolific PR strategist and DEI champion sees the Trump presidency as a catalyst for Boston’s leaders to elevate their impact—and they’re listening Her events celebrating the area’s diversity attract the most prominent figures in town (even the mayor seems unable to resist her gatherings) A powerful behind-the-scenes architect of the New Boston Phillips shapes public discourse through her incisive op-eds and is regularly quoted in others’ columns cementing her status as an essential voice guiding the city’s evolution » The Secret Sauce of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion It’s not easy to last 10 years atop the state’s vital five-campus public university system but Meehan continues to keep the schools thriving getting what he needs from the state legislature and the federal government through every change in elected officials congressman—and his extensive connections regularly on display at the UMass Club » Is UMass’s Marty Meehan Boston’s New King of Clubs? → $57.78 billion in state funding makes him the gatekeeper every lawmaker needs Not many elected officials would demand that the local business community change their attitude on taxes and presumed next House Speaker—has the power to tell off whoever he wants After making big changes to Boston’s ports and terminals as head of MassPort Wieland is now working on upgrading the energy provided to much of the region That involves implementing the Massachusetts Electric Sector Modernization Plans part of a planned $14 billion investment into turbocharging the state’s energy infrastructure Keeping the literal lights on is influence enough but Wieland is also just as active in civic and business groups as she was in her MassPort days When Bell stepped into the top role at Boston Medical Center Health System in 2023 he couldn’t have predicted what came next: Steward’s collapse handed him two more hospitals—St Elizabeth’s in Brighton and Good Samaritan in Brockton—more than doubling his system’s beds overnight the region’s ability to care for its most vulnerable residents hinges on how well he meshes these operations Bell has friends in high places: State Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh who will dole out $417 million to help five former Steward facilities As the top economic development person for the city, Idowu has brought the city roaring back from the pandemic. That happened partly by luring new companies, such as Lego and potentially Hasbro; partly by launching programs that offered financial help to small businesses using federal recovery funds; and partly by advocating for legislative measures such as last fall’s liquor-license expansion That’s why you’ll likely find Mayor Michelle Wu highlighting Idowu’s successes on the campaign trail this year Bancel, of course, helped save lives with his company’s first product to market: a vaccine for COVID He has also pledged to spend much of his resulting fortune on philanthropy via Bancel Philanthropies (Although not all local: He recently gave $20 million to Villanova University.) For his next act Bancel’s company has 10 more products in the pipeline with the goal of bringing them to market by 2027 He just needs to get through the new vaccine-skeptical federal administration » The Interview: Stéphane Bancel Plenty of Bostonians have advocated for ranked-choice voting but only when Louijeune took up the cause last year did it seem like it might happen A fast-rising political star with plenty of allies—including former boss Elizabeth Warren—Louijeune has also shown a willingness to go toe-to-toe with anyone That includes fighting Mayor Michelle Wu over the latest city budget she plans to have the council address its own ethics and school-closure plans—issues of considerable importance to residents » This City Councilor Is Boston’s Brightest Rising Political Star She was the first woman to head up the San Jose Mercury News the largest public broadcasting station in the United States At a time when the feds are slashing budgets like mad » The Interview: Susan Goldberg Honored with a Shattuck City Champion Award last year Curry continues to fight for health equity at a time when “equity” has become a dirty word Frequently called upon by officials in City Hall and the State House for task forces and advisory groups the former head of the NAACP Boston Branch has built up MLCHC’s professional staff and used his influence to wring more resources out of state government for Massachusetts’ vital community health centers Gilliam has embraced a more active civic role since her September inauguration She’s positioned the university as a key city ambassador traveling to Washington to advocate for funding amid federal cuts and launching the “Living Our Values Project” to foster campus unity Her leadership of an institution with 37,000 students and 140 prime urban acres ensures her decisions will shape not just BU but Boston itself » The New Boston University President Is a Renaissance Scholar’s Dream The governor and mayor both attended the opening of CarGurus’ new Back Bay headquarters He still owns a small portion of that company and a chunk of TripAdvisor Steinert is busy in Cambridge with company number three Honored by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce with a coveted Pinnacle Award this year Low continues to steer the beloved local radio station through tough economic times for local media That meant recently axing the Radio Boston show and continues to keep the station’s reporting top-notch and highly relevant Just a few months after del Carmen assumed the top job at MGH she got handed a $100 million check from Herb Chambers (see #41) and started work on the cancer facility it will pay for Perhaps that makes up for the turmoil she faces due to plans to merge some operations with Brigham and Women’s Hospital as the head of the state’s oldest and largest hospital—with the largest hospital-based research program in the country—and in her new position on the board of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association reportedly angled for the top Boston job when Trump first took office in 2017; her patience was rewarded with the appointment this year which include cracking down on immigrants in the country illegally will likely bring her into conflict with local elected officials Foley has maneuvered to let outside figures such as border czar Tom Homan take the public heat while she quietly goes about her business » Meet Trump’s New Federal Prosecutor in Blue Massachusetts A big slate of bills became law in the last session and observers say that in the final analysis Spilka got more of what she wanted than either House Speaker Ron Mariano or Governor Healey (Spilka also made headlines by killing Mayor Michelle Wu’s property tax proposal in December.) Community-college affordability and Boston liquor-license reform were among the bills passed by the Spilka-led Senate and ultimately signed into law → 6.1 million square feet to be developed as part of Dorchester Bay City Sykes continues his mission to champion diverse investment in development with his latest venture the Boston Real Estate Inclusion Fund (BREIF) which offers smaller-scale opportunities for people of color and women to invest in Boston’s biggest projects Sykes continues to shape the industry’s landscape as board chair of NAIOP Massachusetts while transforming the Dorchester waterfront through the expansive Dorchester Bay City development but the exec has also integrated herself into the local community including M & T’s co-presenting sponsorship of the Pan-Mass Challenge—which she also rides in More evidence of her sway: The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce honored Lee with a Pinnacle Award this year the Boston Business Journal named her among its “Women Who Mean Business.” Sharma has consistently been called one of America’s top financial advisers—the Sharma Group is ranked by Forbes as the premier private wealth team in Massachusetts and 10th in the country—so people pay attention when he speaks He uses that attention to push for collective good in everything from wealth equity to housing Bonus points for cochairing the Boston Foundation’s Annual Fund for Civic Leadership this year Has it really been five years since Hills switched on his webcam and created a community livestream program regularly appear as guests (he’s also an adviser to Mayor Michelle Wu) And Hills isn’t stopping with his show: He recently became a fellow at Salem State University’s Berry Institute of Politics expanding his influence to the next generation » “Java with Jimmy” Host Jimmy Hills on Success, Positivity, and Coffee → 1,000+ residential units developed/invested in The number of people Settles has helped and mentored over more than 25 years in hospitality and development provides him with a veritable army of allies who support his every move (see: the sold-out James Brown tribute concert he executive-produced at the Strand last year) every significant diversity and equity initiative over the past quarter-century has borne his imprint Tingle is using his post at one of Boston’s most iconic companies to work with local researchers, hospitals, and businesses on something important to nearly every person on earth: living to a ripe old age. It’s called the “longevity economy,” and the idea is to help an aging population live longer Tingle recently testified to Congress about the concept but the work is being done in and around Boston Phelan is so well known for gathering and mentoring local professionals—in part via his famous breakfast gatherings—that it’s easy to forget how much he gets done at his day job He helped pull together $19 million to rescue the iconic S.S Pierce Building that anchors Brookline’s Coolidge Corner He also helped arrange a $62 million refinancing deal for the Addison apartments in East Boston and has been generous with local organizations such as Catholic Charities Boston and the Boston Foundation » How to Live Long and Prosper, According to Overachievers Living Longer After creating the Boston While Black membership network in 2020 Collier quickly turned it into a mighty force for change in the city Partnering with corporations and universities and quickly surging well past 1,000 members the organization has both highlighted and helped create inclusive Black culture and networking in Boston Collier keeps spreading the word and widening the net—hosting a three-day summit opened last year; this year brings a Sicilian eatery and we’re eagerly awaiting what this trendsetter dreams up next as he transforms Boston into the ultimate dining and drinking destination » How COJE Restaurants Put the Sizzle Back into Boston Dining As an investor and philanthropist with national political connections—he serves on the board of the Obama Foundation—Martin spent two decades with Adage Capital Management before starting a wellness company with a mission: invest profits into health equity The transition has been so successful that Harvard Business School recently did a case study on Martin and the school’s African-American Alumni Association gave him the prestigious Bert King Award for Service last year The city has no shortage of major nonprofit institutions with strong leaders but people in the halls of power point to Spruill as the one who has the most pull these days The aquarium’s fearless leader is heavily involved in Boston’s civic from the Boston Green Ribbon Commission to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce to the International Women’s Forum of Massachusetts And don’t underestimate Spruill’s advocacy for Mayor Michelle Wu’s ever-expanding Boston Family Days program which brings students and their caregivers into cultural centers Having sold most of the family car dealerships Boch continues to be the region’s most unpredictable philanthropist—for example donating $11,000 to a double lung transplant patient in Salem after happening to see a report on Boston 25 News But the city can always count on Boch’s enthusiastic support for the arts—behold the Boch Center theaters—and the work of his family foundation → $16.3 million committed through the New Commonwealth Fund Wilmot chairs the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund (a.k.a established after George Floyd’s death in 2020 to ensure that local philanthropy serves inclusive purposes While others may have drifted away from those goals—or turned against them—in recent times Wilmot’s idea of using holistic philanthropy to drive long-term change continues to power the NCF And it’s part of his ongoing influence in Boston since he left Vertex two years ago Seelig specializes in connecting exceptional luxury properties with buyers who contribute significantly to our local economy Peep the $19.8 million Hyannis Port manse next to the Kennedy compound or the $7.5 million three-bedroom on Beacon Hill they pale beside the $80 million Manhattan property that won Seelig last year’s “Stratospheric Sale” Power Broker award but the Cambridge-based agent and her firm are certainly keeping the local scene hot has finally said who will take over his beer company when he can no longer run it: his wife Not that he plans on stepping away anytime soon His Samuel Adams beer has become practically synonymous with the city and Koch is known for his personal involvement in everything done in his company’s name Some of that activity is done more quietly than the attention-seeking brewery: Working with the Accion Opportunity Fund Koch’s Brewing the American Dream gives loans to businesses that have trouble getting funding elsewhere → $1.6 billion in 2024 net product revenue Greenstreet’s influence among Boston’s pharma leaders continues to grow driven by her Cambridge company’s reputation both as a model employer and a pioneer in drug development with treatments in the pipeline for heart disease Her impact extends far beyond the lab—she is a member of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Scientific Advisory Committee and holds other key roles It’s no surprise the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association named her their 2024 Woman of the Year » The Interview: Biotech Leader and Alnylam CEO Yvonne Greenstreet With a hand in everything from the convention center to the Mass Black Expo Obi is a powerful force running the most impactful minority-focused business organization in the state Through BECMA and the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office and Small Business Advisory Board (which she chairs) Obi is making headway in getting government contracts into the hands of Black-owned businesses She’s involved everywhere you look in the city serving on the Environmental League’s board and even fundraising for the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra » The Interview: Black Economic Council of Massachusetts Head Nicole Obi Lyrik Back Bay marks another milestone in Samuels’s portfolio The property’s website calls it “the most significant project of its kind in Boston in over 40 years,” and the Boston Globe celebrated how Samuels “built a slice of the city out of thin air.” It’s a fitting achievement for the developer this magazine dubbed “Fenway’s man with the golden charm” a decade ago The Fenway Alliance had never given its Spirit Award to an architect or a designer—until this year when it picked David Manfredi and Lowrey for the work they’ve done throughout the Fenway Cultural District Lowrey’s work can be seen in buildings all over Boston and far beyond; she has also been making an impact locally with her involvement in the Civic Action Project and other programs aiming to lift up the next generation of talent → $9.3 billion+ in residential sales since firm’s founding Campion keeps getting the most fabulous listings such as the $16 million Four Seasons penthouse overlooking the Public Garden or the 23-bedroom Ayer Mansion on Massachusetts Avenue while also making her a premier mover and shaker among Boston’s elites The legendary presidential historian and political commentator went personal last year with a book centered on her late husband Kearns Goodwin is not making that trip down memory lane the coda on her career—or if she planned to the second Trump administration pulled her right back into the action explaining how the president’s actions break with historical precedent Schuster has shaped healthcare leadership for two decades as Emerson Health’s chief executive earning consistent recognition in regional and national media Her path from registered nurse to the top role reflects her deep understanding of healthcare delivery which has helped Emerson Health become renowned for exceptional nursing care Her expertise recently led Governor Maura Healey to select her for a crucial working group addressing the aftermath of Steward Health Care’s closures Hired last year for the quasi-public post once held by Jim Rooney (see #27) Vernon oversees both Boston convention centers and the popular Lawn on D He now plays a leading role in the flow of visitors through Boston—and their spending One of his big tasks is to ensure the wealth gets spread equitably to local minority- and women-owned businesses; this commitment to equity is why Sheena Collier (see #79) cochaired the selection committee that hired him Jones has conquered the legal scene and now leads the way Ropes & Gray just reelected her to another five-year term as chair after annual profits soared from $2.8 million to $4.5 million in her first go-round is keeping the firm growing—most recently by opening a Paris office O’Brien has brought his Medford-raised pugilistic attitude into the national spotlight He delivered a prime-time speech at Donald Trump’s nominating convention that made Republicans uncomfortable with its anti-corporate message He clashed with his own member unions over withholding an endorsement from Democrat Kamala Harris and reportedly voiced his support for Trump’s Labor Secretary pick—a selection that again unsettled many traditional conservatives Washington publication the Hill named the former Local 25 member a Changemaker at year’s end » The Interview: Sean O’Brien Boland has been one of Boston’s top corporate lawyers for years—and now an inaugural member of the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame particularly when it comes to fundraising for women including those you’ll find elsewhere on this list Bonus points for pitching in on the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative board and chairing the New England National Association of Corporate Directors After a remarkable four decades working at one of Boston’s best-known charitable institutions Downie knows just about everybody who can further the Pine Street Inn’s mission of helping and housing the homeless such as a new 202-unit housing development in Jamaica Plain—named as is his founding role with RISE Development & Construction He’s frequently quoted and published in local media—in opposition to last year’s ballot measure rescinding the MCAS graduation requirement and in favor of the White Stadium renovation plan He also spoke at the Mass Black Expo about the long road still to go for racial equity in Boston Heading the Boston Teachers Union apparently wasn’t enough for Tang who was unanimously elected president of the state AFT last year That gives her even more influence as she works to advance public education in Massachusetts Her reach extends from classrooms to Beacon Hill and even Washington where she successfully lobbied at the end of 2024 to change a Social Security provision that With his newly released “Extraordinary Emerson 2030” strategic plan Bernhardt is making clear that he plans to be a major player in Boston’s academic scene for years to come He’ll do it by leaning into Emerson’s reputation for developing and encouraging communications and artistic talent among the student body which already makes itself heard locally and around the world At the helm of the state’s leading Small Business Administration lender Miller’s influence reaches far beyond banking He’s on the board of directors at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Continuing to boost his presence in the region Miller completed Eastern’s acquisition of Cambridge Trust last summer The medical malpractice attorney recently brought a class-action lawsuit against former Brigham and Women’s Hospital rheumatologist Derrick Todd for alleged assaults on more than 200 patients His work led to Todd’s indictment by a Middlesex County Grand Jury highlighting Meyer’s ability to deliver justice for those who have been failed by the medical system » The Secret Truth About Boston Doctors Nearly two years after purchasing the city’s premier Black newspaper Mitchell and Stark have the redesigned paper and website—and the revived business and sports sections and the virtual art gallery—feeling more relevant than ever Adding to that sense of vibrancy is a move from the Banner’s longtime Lower Mills offices to Roxbury’s Nubian Square Boston’s incubator for entrepreneurial talent Babson has flourished under Spinelli’s leadership—and the school’s 14th president continues pushing the college forward for instance launching a new Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship that will include a focus on AI News & World Report says it’s the top undergraduate school for entrepreneurship and the Wall Street Journal ranked it number two among all U.S Fittingly for someone helping students flex their entrepreneurial muscles Spinelli also serves on the board of Planet Fitness → 78 hospital and healthcare-system members The Hub’s healthcare segment seems to go from crisis to crisis; if it’s not the Steward hospitals collapse As head of the association that represents and advocates for hospitals and other healthcare providers Walsh has placed himself at the center of it all and hospitals are teetering on the edge,” Walsh titled a recent op-ed Through his lobbying of state government and work with his member institutions Walsh does more than anyone to keep the system from collapsing It’s been another banner year for Thornborough—and not just because of that pretty new Celtics championship banner now hanging from the rafters TD Garden’s CEO has also kept the North End jumping with major concerts All of that led to the Garden being named a finalist for Sports Business Journal’s Facility of the Year When the Boston Foundation wanted to provide guidance for nonprofits facing burnout who conducted research and led a panel discussion there last fall The Rhode Island Foundation just partnered with her as well—in fact you’ll find social service and philanthropic organizations that have benefited from Coentro’s work which only figures to become more important as those organizations pick up the slack from services cut by the Trump administration → 1,055 stories published in CommonWealth Beacon in 2024 the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth has become indispensable to anybody whose life or work intersects with state politics added former Congressman Joe Kennedy III to his board of directors all while pumping out policy papers on Gateway Cities → 500,000 members represented from more than 800 local unions and well connected to rise to the top job at the state’s AFL-CIO charter since Lynch—who has all the other qualities in abundance—broke that 130-plus-year streak Want to know exactly how connected Lynch is she was Senator Ed Markey’s guest at President Trump’s State of the Union address → 40,000 employees for which she handles communication Garcia has quickly become a familiar presence in Boston’s civic life You’ll find her involved just about anywhere in town where they’re helping the less advantaged and she was recently named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Finance by Women We Admire → $398 million raised for third Engine Ventures fund Tasked with turning the tech genius of MIT into viable companies that will shape our collective future Knight and Rae split the job in two: Knight runs the incubator itself while Rae heads a spinoff venture capital firm Together they have incubated—and often invested in and advised—dozens of companies which convenes women and minorities in venture capital → 300+ startups invested in (more than two dozen of which have a $1 billion+ valuation) In the vital Boston game of matching funds to those with great ideas venture capitalist extraordinaire Eric Paley is always at the center highly sought after by company founders from Uber to Whoop Founder Collective launched its fifth fund Narang’s smart payment platform has been the invisible engine powering Boston’s dining renaissance—a transformation we’re all savoring He recently told investors he’s now working on AI tools to elevate restaurant marketing and menu optimization empowering businesses to reach new heights And he hasn’t stopped there: Narang is now expanding his technological prowess to make shopping easier at your local grocery store → $50 million proposed for early-literacy funding with direct or indirect impact on almost every Bostonian has canceled a lot of funds and laid off many It took less than a day for the facility to reopen and less than a week for the fired employees to be reinstated That’s a taste of the power and influence of the institution and the woman who has now been in charge for nearly six years → $350,000 in consulting services provided to Massachusetts Port Authority since 2022 Widely recognized as the “father of” genetics research and innovation Church has been leading the pack for so long one might overlook how far ahead he remains right now which he launched last fall with $75 million of backing and a promise to revolutionize cell therapy raised $60 million to fund therapies for gout and other conditions earlier in the year an RNA therapeutics developer Church collaborates on which added $10 million of funding this year » How Three Cambridge Biotech Startups Want to Change the World with DNA. → 20 million+ square feet of real estate managed Shen was given great credit for his city-planning work under mayors Tom Menino and Marty Walsh Now Michelle Wu has brought him back from his MIT job to work more magic Shen has Wu’s full trust; at the same time developers who are sometimes skeptical of the mayor believe that Shen understands their point of view—so much so that one local columnist wrote that “Shen might as well be a human olive branch” from Wu to local business leaders While Fidelity’s Abigail Johnson keeps her famously low public profile Everhart continues to expand her presence and impact in Boston Governor Maura Healey recently appointed her to the powerful MassPort Board of Directors—the second assignment she has given her Everhart spearheads the investment giant’s local government and community relationships keeping her connected with the city’s power players Nagahiro is the brains behind much of Boston’s public appearance while improving the city in ways you can’t as easily see is not only visually striking—its design has led the way in Boston’s climate-resiliency push for energy and materials efficiency Nagahiro has also been active in equity and diversity efforts within the local architecture profession returned two years ago after managing collections and education at the prestigious National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis and she’s brought some of her star power with her (just check out the Bridgerton-inspired gown she wore to draw attention to the MAAH’s Living Legends Gala) Trent has quickly become a leader in the local Black community—not just in Boston where the MAAH-operated African Meeting House just celebrated the 200th anniversary of its founding When Kim threw her first gala for the fund she launched with the Boston Foundation in 2020 Boston Mayor Michelle Wu (see #7) gave the keynote; Bob Rivers (see #8) attended to receive an honor; and Raj Sharma (see #74) served as cochair That shows some serious juice as Kim works to assist Asian-American organizations in the area the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston merged with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts; Essaibi George is helping the organization through the transition and may ultimately take a new formal role But the former city councilor’s networks and experience remain highly valued in other corners of the city She is chairing a Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester awards event holding “living room politics” gatherings in her home commenting on local events for local media And don’t count out a return to public life if the opportunity arises Is there a business or social leader in Greater Boston who hasn’t collaborated with Wiley and the Partnership Developing and placing diverse professionals with the organization’s myriad corporate collaborators Wiley also sits on Governor Healey’s Advisory Council on Black Empowerment Wiley combines all these spheres of influence into a powerful personal network Everybody wants practical robotics and artificial intelligence these days Amazon now has more than 750,000 robots at work including thousands at the massive new warehouse in North Andover And Brady’s not afraid to bring more bots to Boston: He also cofounded MassRobotics a nonprofit championing new robotics startup companies → 2 million case studies published and sold who has become known for her case studies of innovative companies preaches the gospel of not playing it safe in business serving on the boards of industry giants like Mastercard she teaches one of the most popular courses at HBS where students look to her as they make their way through Boston’s business world Papachristos has changed what Bostonians expect from a restaurant experience is yet another testament to his successful 15-year partnership with chef Jody Adams It’s been called a “culinary gem,” but that’s what we’ve come to expect from Papachristos but that doesn’t just mean checking permits and reviewing code violations He’s the guy Mayor Michelle Wu leans on to oversee details of the White Stadium renovation And for good reason: Irish knows the city and City Hall as well as anybody having served several mayors running the Inspectional Services Department and the Election Department over the past 25 years Lots of people report the daily happenings in the city; plenty more express opinions on those topics But nobody’s words matter more than Leung’s whose columns get info straight from the top people in business and government and often include her own informed judgment on the city’s key issues Her articles are widely read and have shifted public opinion on such issues as Mayor Michelle Wu’s property tax proposal and the candidates in the upcoming mayoral race—as well as the failure of government and corporations to pursue diversity goals Wade just might be the next local Boston TV news anchor (after David Muir at ABC News) to go national; last August CBS began using him as an occasional fill-in to anchor the national news broadcast though: A Somerville native and Emerson College alum Janey cemented his spot as the next big talent from Roxbury earning a Boston Music Awards nomination for R&B Artist of the Year in the process he is the nephew of former Boston Mayor Kim Janey) But that unusual mix of skills is earning him a following throughout the city In the press release celebrating the big economic development bill signing in November Governor Maura Healey’s office made a point of quoting Turnbull Henry’s praise for the bill’s investment in climate technology considering Turnbull Henry consistently has the ear of elected officials whose voters pay close attention to ELM’s endorsements and candidate questionnaires Reveling in the Herald’s version of resistance journalism in the Wu-Healey era Dwinell does double duty as executive editor and enterprise reporter That has him frequently rapping city expenditures and state action on immigrants—often channeling and shaping popular but underrepresented conservative perspectives in a largely progressive media environment Once known for her soccer skills with the Boston Breakers Salwasser can be found on the boards of nonprofit organizations all over town—particularly those serving women and people of color But her biggest impact is with the Red Sox Foundation and her role as executive vice president for social impact with the Red Sox both of which have her distributing crucial funds for local charitable causes the council has more say in the annual budget tussle with the mayor His communication style certainly seems to be working: Wu recently signed on to cosponsor his home-rule petition that ultimately got the state legislature to give Boston more liquor licenses Worrell has also teamed up with his brother to offer constituent services in and around Dorchester No wonder he’s emerged as the new star of City Hall When CarGurus moved its headquarters to 225,000 square feet on 10 floors in the Back Bay given that she specializes in hybrid workspaces that encourage collaboration and flexibility Her firm is a top-10 Interior Design “Giant” of the industry and Vijay’s local impact includes serving on the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children advisory board eating out in South Boston meant meat-and-potatoes Irish fare Aulenback has helped change that dramatically with restaurants in the neighborhood showcasing modern American Lately he and his partners have been transforming Charlestown Campion’s executive search and consulting firm is one of the biggest in the country and her connections are widespread: As the former CEO of the JFK Presidential Library Foundation the one-time banking exec and presidential campaign veteran has worked with key people in Boston and beyond She’s also heavily involved in the city’s leadership organizations including the Massachusetts Conference for Women → 32 George Balanchine works performed under his direction Boston’s most famous Finn has ensured that Boston Ballet remains one of the world’s finest dance companies performing classic story ballets and mixed repertory programs that have earned rave reviews from critics as jaded as the European press corps who were breathless about the ballet’s Paris tour last spring The key to selling high-end Boston real estate is knowing and being known by the area’s rich and powerful That kind of influence is why Carucci gets exclusive listings for $10 million homes in the Back Bay His digital Rolodex reads like a who’s who of Boston’s elite making him the broker of choice when luxury properties change hands It’s also why he has testimonials from some of his fellow most influential Bostonians the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is one of Boston’s premier cultural attractions and the powerhouse at its head runs things with an élan and attention to detail that Mrs Fogelman has flipped the script surrounding the $500 million heist the museum suffered turning it into a matter of mystique rather than embarrassment Running a top AI solutions company seems like a good place to be these days Add the financial might of private equity company American Securities The optimism and room for growth showed in NWN’s acquisition of Leverage Information Systems last fall which put the company into the federal government market But the company’s nationwide expansion hasn’t taken Sullivan’s focus away from local business or charity—witness his company’s work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester What can you do with a $12 million donation Watts McKinney has ideas for her organization which provides experiential education on Cathleen Stone Island (formerly Thompson Island) to Boston Public School students The first woman of color to lead Boston’s Outward Bound school and create new programming with a focus on climate education but she’s no stranger to inspiring Bostonians—she previously led the Museum of African-American History “Leverett the Connector” is all about building bridges and forging bonds with Boston’s top leaders which puts him in a position to influence many spheres in the city aims to demystify the legislative process for those looking for a window into state government You’ll also find him on boards of Boston Harbor Now and Eastern Bank—a wide-ranging list that enables him to keep his hands in much of the city’s business the 115-year-old marketing and communications trade group has doubled its membership and transformed the annual Women’s Leadership Forum into a can’t-miss That’s in part due to Reilly’s powerful friends and partners (Arnold CEO George Sargent recently became the Ad Club’s chair) in one of Boston’s most important and venerable industries where she serves as the premier connector—a position uniquely suited to further help strengthen Boston’s evolving media landscape If changing people’s lives for the better counts Berik has earned her place on this list many times over Her national reputation and media presence as a smile-fixer just earned her a spot on Inc which uses near-infrared light therapy to accelerate tooth realignment She founded Bubble Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics given a great many Bostonians reason to smile—and the ability to do so on keeping the beautiful homes in Boston and the surrounding suburbs filled with residents Rodriguez plays a crucial role in ensuring this happens; his office is one of the top luxury property-selling teams in the entire Boston area Beyond his professional success in real estate this powerhouse agent maintains an active presence in the city’s vibrant social scene demonstrating his community involvement through activities such as cochairing the prestigious Shakespeare Under the Stars gala last year Is Boston ready to rely on regionally grown the Kendall Foundation has been dedicated to environmentalism; under Andrew Kendall’s leadership that focus has homed in on so-called farm-to-school programs in New England with the goal of cooking up more-nutritious lunches for students he has unveiled a five-year plan centered on strengthening the region’s food systems and bolstering the state’s agricultural businesses Whatever happened to Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe on that snowy January night three years ago, one thing is certain: We have all lived in Karen Read’s world ever since. 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Viale’s sibling restaurant across the street, Althea Where to Eat and Drink in Cambridge’s Central Square The Ultimate $1 Oyster Guide for Summer 2016 Enjoy $1 oysters at State Street Provisions Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 p.m These 170+ Patios Are Officially Open for 2017 Swanky Beacon Hill spot Carrie Nation offers $1 oysters Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m The Ultimate Guide to Tuesday Dining Specials in Boston Bustling downtown seafood spot Fin Point offers $1 oysters every Thursday through Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m Downtown brasserie the Merchant has $1 oysters on deck every Monday and Friday from 4 until 7 p.m 14 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Crossing Snag $1 oysters at the Fort Point location of Trillium Brewing Monday through Friday from 2 to 4 p.m Southern-rooted spot Bootleg Special offers late-night $1 oysters on Friday and Saturday 13 Restaurants Around Boston That Are Great for Groups Where to Find Great Small Plates in Boston Mediterranean restaurant Ilona is shucking oysters for $1 apiece all day on Thursday and from 4 to 7 p.m One 2019 Restaurant Opening to Know in Every Boston Neighborhood South Boston restaurant and bar Publico is serving up $1 oysters — and $1 shrimp cocktail — every Monday and Tuesday from open until they sell out Get In the Holiday Spirit at These Pop-Up Bars Around Boston Head over to South Boston hangout Lincoln for $1 oysters and $1 shrimp every Tuesday from 10 a.m Savin Bar and Kitchen serves $1 oysters Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m The Ultimate Guide to Friday Dining Specials in Boston Chill neighborhood spot Lower Mills Tavern offers $1 oysters every Monday until sold out 12 Excellent Dorchester Restaurants for Takeout and Delivery 10 Irresistible Dessert Destinations in Dorchester Kseniia Petrova was returning to the US from a trip to France when officials revoked her visa and detained her A Russian scientist from Harvard Medical School has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement On Wednesday, Cora Anderson, who works with the Russian scientist Kseniia Petrova, shared the news of Petrova’s detention on Facebook, saying the Russian scientist arrived at Boston Logan international airport on 16 February from a trip to France when she was stopped by US authorities. According to Anderson, authorities revoked Petrova’s visa and told her that she was to be deported to Russia. In response, Petrova said that she feared political persecution and was instead sent by authorities to a detention facility, Anderson said. “Despite having lawyers and the fact she did not do anything illegal in the first place and we have no idea when she will be paroled (or released however simply released is unlikely),” she added Petrova’s boss, Leon Peshkin, said in an interview on Thursday that the researcher had good reason to fear being returned to Russia because she had publicly protested the Russian invasion of Ukraine in its first days, called for the impeachment of Vladimir Putin first to the former Soviet republic of Georgia and then to the United States Peshkin said that Petrova was a highly skilled researcher – “she is spectacular the best I’ve ever seen in 20 years at Harvard,” – and had a visa that enabled her to work in the US and travel abroad freely He asked her to pick up a box of frog embryo samples from colleagues in France and bring them back to the lab at Harvard but Petrova made some sort of paperwork mistake on the US customs declaration form and was stopped by customs officers on her return to Logan airport in Boston Although the legal penalty for improperly importing this non-toxic, non-hazardous frog material is simply a fine of up to $500, Peshkin said, immigration officers decided to deny Petrova re-entry to the US. When she informed the authorities of her very real fear of being jailed for protesting Putin’s war on Ukraine should she be returned to Russia to wait for an asylum hearing,” Peshkin said Petrova should be eligible for parole while she waits for that hearing A GoFundMe page set up by Anderson for Petrova said that the researcher was hired to work for Harvard Medical School and had entered the US on a work visa Anderson did not specify which work visa category Petrova was under She said that Petrova is “supported in applying for a new visa” but added that it is a “multi-month process during which she will not be able to work thus not collect a paycheck” Reports of Petrova’s detention come just weeks after a French scientist was denied entry in the US this month after US immigration officers searched his phone and found messages critical of Donald Trump But Petrova’s boss told the Guardian that she does not seem to have had her visa revoked over any type of protest activity in the US She never protested against Trump or in support of Palestinians under siege in Gaza A Turkish national who is a doctoral student at Tufts University has been detained by federal agents without explanation had just left her home in Somerville to meet with friends Tuesday night when she was detained by U.S lawyer Mahsa Khanbabai said in a petition filed in Boston federal court A Turkish national and doctoral student at Tufts University has been detained by federal agents without explanation had just left her home in Somerville on Tuesday night when she was stopped Massachusetts to express support for Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk who’s been detained by the Department of Homeland Security This contributed photo shows Rumeysa Ozturk on an apple-picking trip in 2021 who was arrested by federal agents Tuesday night CORRECTS DATE - In this image taken from security camera video a 30-year-old doctoral student at Tufts University is detained by Department of Homeland Security agents on a street in Sommerville who was detained Tuesday shortly after she left her home in Somerville had been moved to an ICE detention center in Louisiana by the time her lawyer went to court and a judge ordered her to be kept in Massachusetts government lawyers said in a court document Thursday They said they made her lawyers aware that she was being moved and facilitated contact with her Wednesday night AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports a student from Turkey is caught up in the Trump administration immigration crackdown Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration has revoked the visas of at least 300 people “We gave you a visa to come and study and get a degree to tear up our university campuses,” Rubio told reporters during a stop in Guyana “The only thing I know of that Rumeysa organized was a Thanksgiving potluck,” said Jennifer Hoyden a friend who studied with Ozturk at Columbia University’s Teachers College “There’s a very important distinction between writing a letter supporting the student Senate and taking the kind of action they’re accusing her of Ozturk’s arrest appears to be part of President Donald Trump’s pledge to deport students he said engage in “pro-terrorist anti-American activity,” a label the administration has applied broadly to those who criticize Israel and protest its military campaign in Gaza In this image taken from security camera video A University of Alabama student was also detained this week by ICE There was no indication that Alireza Doroudi a doctoral student from Iran studying mechanical engineering who was detained Tuesday All he does is study and is literally trying to fulfill his dream of becoming a researcher and professor of mechanical engineering,” Rozas said a few hundred people turned out at Somerville City Hall to rally for Ozturk’s release and for the greater Palestinian cause Speakers railed against Israel over the war in Gaza as well as the ICE raids that protesters said have left immigrant communities terrified They also sang songs supporting the Palestinians — sometimes accompanied by a horn section — and led the crowd in chants of “Resistance Is justified when people are occupied.” Among the speakers was Lebanese American Carina Kurban who said she was furious when she heard about the arrest of Ozturk and other scholars and I need to use that privilege that I have to speak up for those who can’t because of everything that’s happening with this administration,” Kurban said Video obtained by The Associated Press appeared to show six people taking away a shouting Ozturk’s phone before she was handcuffed on Tuesday “We’re the police,” members of the group are heard saying in the video who said no charges have been filed against Ozturk filed a petition seeking her release Tuesday and then an emergency motion Wednesday District Judge Indira Talwani initially issued an order giving the government until Friday to answer why Ozturk was being detained Talwani also ordered that Ozturk not be moved outside the District of Massachusetts without 48 hours advance notice The government said in its response Thursday that it “will set forth the timeline” of Ozturk’s arrest and transfer from Massachusetts The facility where she’s being held is one of nine in Louisiana that house immigrants waiting for legal proceedings or deportation according to a 2024 report on ICE’s website a rural town about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northwest of Lafayette and federal elected officials and hope that Rumeysa is provided the opportunity to avail herself of her due process rights,” Tufts University President Sunil Kumar said in a statement Wednesday night Ozturk was one of four students who wrote an op-ed in The Tufts Daily last March criticizing the university’s response to student demands that Tufts “acknowledge the Palestinian genocide,” disclose its investments and divest from companies with direct or indirect ties to Israel photograph and work history were published on the website Canary Mission which describes itself as documenting people who “promote hatred of the U.S.A. Israel and Jews on North American college campuses.” Associated Press writers Sara Cline in Baton Rouge and Ellen Knickmeyer in Washington contributed to this report An official website of the United States government Watch Live at 11:30 a.m. ET: Results of Nationwide Law Enforcement Effort Press Conference View the latest ICE guidance on COVID-19 Get information about how to check in with your local ICE Office here Reportándose con ICE: Obtenga información sobre cómo reportarse a su oficina local de ICE aquí View in other languages Call 1-866-DHS-2-ICE to report suspicious activityReport Crime Learn More About ICE ICE's ERO officers uphold United States immigration laws by focusing on individuals who present the greatest risk to national security View the annual report Media Inquiries @EROBoston and @HSINewEngland Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal law enforcement partners apprehended 370 illegal aliens in Massachusetts during an enhanced targeted enforcement operation focusing on transnational organized crime and egregious illegal alien offenders March 18-23 “The Commonwealth is a safer place for our residents to live and work because ICE and our federal law enforcement partners arrested hundreds of alien offenders and removed them from the streets of Massachusetts,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H “Throughout this enhanced enforcement operation we targeted the most dangerous alien offenders in some of the most crime-infested neighborhoods in and around Boston Our efforts resulted in 370 arrests throughout the commonwealth ICE and our federal law enforcement partners are committed to protecting the homeland through the eradication of transnational criminal organizations dismantling dangerous criminal gangs preying on the American public locating and arresting criminal alien offenders and making our communities a safer place to live.” ICE and federal law enforcement partners targeted egregious criminal alien offenders including transnational criminal organizations known to operate in and around Boston and throughout Massachusetts These organizations include the notorious MS-13 “This week’s enhanced enforcement operations with our partners from the FBI DSS and CBP prove that we are taking a whole of government approach to protecting our communities from foreign nationals involved in transnational gangs violent criminals and dangerous individuals living in New England,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations New England Special Agent in Charge Michael J “ICE will use every resource and authority we have to prioritize the safety and security of our communities.” “Everyone should agree that we cannot and will not tolerate individuals who not only violate our immigration laws but then commit crimes that endanger our communities Those who enter and remain in this country unlawfully are breaking the law,” said U.S Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Leah B “My office remains committed to working alongside our law enforcement partners to ensure that dangerous individuals are identified so that the people of Massachusetts can live and work in safe and secure communities.” 205 of those arrested had significant criminal convictions or charges Six were foreign fugitives currently facing charges or convictions for murder “Safeguarding the integrity of the immigration and citizenship process is critical We simply can’t permit violent and dangerous criminals to enter or remain in the United States under false pretenses It’s a direct threat to public safety and our national security,” said Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division Jodi Cohen “There’s no question our communities are safer today because of this enhanced will continue to support ICE with these efforts.” Law enforcement officials seized approximately 44 kilograms of methamphetamines three firearms and ammunition from illegal alien offenders during the operation “DEA is proud to have worked with our federal partners in this successful enforcement effort using all of the resources of the federal government to remove violent criminal aliens from our communities said DEA New England Field Division acting Special Agent in Charge Stephen Belleau “DEA has prioritized investigations on those involving violent illegal criminal aliens responsible for flooding our communities with deadly and dangerous drugs DEA’s core mission is to keep the American public safe by seizing deadly and dangerous drugs before they get into our communities and to bring justice to the criminals responsible for manufacturing ICE and their federal law enforcement partners made many of the apprehensions after local jurisdictions refused to honor immigration detainer requests to turn over the offenders and instead chose to release aliens from custody forcing officers and agents to make at-large arrests in Massachusetts communities “The successful outcome of this immigration enforcement operation demonstrates the dedication and collaboration of our law enforcement partners,” said Special Agent in Charge of the ATF Boston Field Division James M “By targeting individuals who pose a threat to public safety we are reinforcing our commitment to protecting our communities and upholding the integrity of our nation’s immigration laws.” “The Diplomatic Security Service is fully committed to supporting the Administration’s priority to reduce illegal immigration and root out those who endeavor to exploit the U.S travel system,” said Diplomatic Security Service Boston Field Office Special Agent in Charge Matthew O’Brien “This enhanced operation definitively made our communities safer and international law enforcement partners to conduct passport and human trafficking investigations and assist in apprehending fugitives to protect the integrity of U.S Among those arrested during the enhanced targeted operation include: Partner law enforcement participating in the operation were the Boston offices of the FBI Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in our communities on X: @EROBoston and @HSINewEngland For media inquiries about ICE activities, operations, or policies, contact the ICE Office of Public Affairs at ICEMedia@ice.dhs.gov Albert started to wonder if there was something wrong with him He got advice on how to regulate his emotions But after on-site interviews with seven companies — and no offers — he started to doubt himself Albert — who didn’t want his real name used in part because he’s at a new job — had an enviable resume: a PhD in cancer immunology years of experience at a multinational biotech in Cambridge and a stint at a biotech startup in the Boston suburbs But when he was laid off in the summer of 2024, it didn’t feel like it was enough. He felt financially stressed. He heard that hiring managers received hundreds of applications for each job posting What we’re witnessing may be a remaking of biotech — surprising even to those in the industry. After five months of searching, Albert ultimately found a job at a small Boston-based biotech, where he focuses on cancer research. But some in the industry worry that we face the prospect of Kendall Square operating with a fraction of the folks who work there now leading to knock-on effects on restaurants In Massachusetts, biotech has been an important driver of jobs and wealth for decades, with Kendall Square at the epicenter of that growth. In 2024, the state had more than 140,000 jobs in the life sciences, according to MassBioEd And the average salary was nearly $200,000 “I think it is actively happening,” said Isaac Stoner chief executive of Boston-based Octagon Therapeutics “When an industry goes extinct or faces this existential moment it causes broad economic pain for the region for a while This happened when we lost our leadership position in computing in the late eighties and early nineties It was maybe a 15-year period where there wasn’t an industry to step in there and fill the void.” Cambridge-based Biogen, for example, has had multiple rounds of layoffs since 2022 The most recent round — done earlier this year — marked “a shift of resources to external opportunities,” according to the company (Though there are also jobs heading to other countries including India.) And with every passing year companies outsource more of their lab work to lower-cost countries That means that many traditional jobs in labs — from research chemists to process technicians quality control specialists to associate scientists — are evaporating Some of these jobs require specialized undergraduate training; others require master’s or doctoral degrees boasting more than 6,000 drugs in development the United States peaked at more than 9,000 drugs in development in 2022 and has dipped slightly since then noted the center reflects “the extensive opportunities that exist for collaboration and access to talent “The drugs that we believe will be approved in the next five to 10 years a larger proportion of them are going to be coming from China,” said George Voren vice president of founder strategy and operations at venture firm Curie.Bio “Meaning the discovery of them is coming from China And not necessarily the biotech labs in Cambridge.” A key reason that American companies work with Chinese labs is that they have scientists who are on staff and ready to go a company “can immediately get work started and make progress,” rather than “building your own lab and spending six months to hire people.” (Though there may be concerns about the safety of intellectual property.) Opler said some biotech investors have historically believed that Boston sits at the epicenter of innovation we’ve got Harvard.” But after traveling to China in March Opler concluded: “That view is no longer accurate you’re seeing Chinese companies move at lightning speed into areas of high innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry.” Opler argues that biotech remains a global growth industry — making him less concerned about overall employment though the skills needed to secure a job may shift companies face “an existential threat” if they don’t become more efficient meaning they may have to outsource certain jobs simply to survive Losing jobs does not mean that venture capitalists or executives will necessarily leave Massachusetts But while we might retain those who make millions of dollars a year we risk permanently losing the legions of jobs that pay $100,000 So what happens to the Boston area if biotech jobs largely slip away Stoner said he’s seeing signs of “a white-collar recession where these people with very specialized degrees and very specialized training are having a hard time finding their next position and I’m just seeing the number of folks there job-hunting going up and up and up Apart from job losses, the character of Cambridge, Somerville, and other biotech hotspots may shift. Huge amounts of lab space have been built over the past decade managing director at commercial real estate firm Hughes Marino and the slowdown in occupancy has been jarring it’s the worst [market] in history for landlords to operate in,” he said Amarante points out that many landlords can’t reduce prices enough to make a deal with prospective tenants — doing so would violate the terms of their own financial obligations And he believes that will force more and more buildings into foreclosure is that when potential renters tour large lab buildings that are empty or nearly empty they realize “it can create a post-apocalyptic experience for their team Stoner worries about “decay of various neighborhoods And it just kind of has this slow rolling effect.” I asked Stoner if anything could be done to turn the tide in biotech. He said the United States would have to turn to “brutal protectionist measures.” Pharmaceutical tariffs — which the president promised on April 8 — wouldn’t be enough It would have to be “things like the FDA saying: ‘We are not going to review your drug if the data was generated in China.‘” Opler said making pharmaceuticals in China can prove tremendously cost-effective. In a conversation with a CEO who makes an ingredient for aspirin, Opler asked if he was worried about tariffs The CEO laughed and told Opler: “If it was a 100 percent tariff It is so inefficient to make [an ingredient] in the United States and it would be more efficient for me to make it in China.” “If I’m a top 10 or top 20 global pharma company,” Stoner said “I don’t care where the innovation comes from at the end of the day I have no incentive to make sure this cluster in Kendall Square remains the envy of the bio world.” Follow Kara Miller @karaemiller. A .boston.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the City of Boston Parking restrictions and street closures will be in effect in the City of Boston for Patriots' Day and the Boston Marathon This year, Marathon Weekend will have two main races on the Saturday before the running of the 2025 Boston Marathon: the Boston Athletic Association's 5K and Invitational Mile. In addition to the events hosted by the Boston Athletic Association, the City of Boston will host One Boston Day on April 15 and the Patriots’ Day Parade on Monday 2025. Parking restrictions will be in place for all of these events Please plan accordingly and follow all posted signage. People coming into the City for the events are urged not to drive their personal vehicles. 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You’ll find updated information on posted signs, variable message boards, and on Boston.gov More information on traveling around Boston can be found in our guide: Get the latest Boston Marathon information from the Boston Athletic Association The Boston Fleet entered Saturday’s regular-season finale against Minnesota in control of their chances at the postseason They left the Tsongas Center with their season over courtesy of the worst loss in franchise history Aerin Frankel allowed two goals on the Frost’s first eight shots and three before yielding to Klára Peslarová after the first as the defending league champions locked up a playoff berth with an 8-1 rout in front of an announced 5,103 The loss marks the end of a late-season crash for Boston, which was in second place after a March 18 shootout win over Montreal The Fleet lost five of their final six games (1-0-1-4) securing just four of a possible 18 points The Charge won five of seven (4-1-0-2) to surge into their first postseason Britta Curl-Salemme opened the scoring at 2:23 with her first of two goals and Lee Stecklein doubled the advantage 45 seconds later Such a slay ✨ https://t.co/IMLk8AgWuW pic.twitter.com/Pk7MiSkzo6 Minnesota had nine shots on net in the game’s first 3:33 Boston’s first didn’t come until the 11:15 mark on a power-play goal at 16:24 after Megan Keller went to the box for cross checking came in at the start of the second period to try to limit the damage but Minnesota built its lead to 5-0 through Sophie Jaques at 6:47 and Curl-Salemme’s second at 14:58 on the power play With Boston knowing it needed to win to make the playoffs Fleet coach Courtney Kessel began pulling Peslarová for an extra attacker with about 15 minutes remaining in the third Brooke McQuigge and Jaques scored on the empty net before Jessica Digirolamo broke the shutout with her first goal of the season at 15:33 Klara Hymlarova capped the scoring at 19:14 for the Frost who’ll learn their postseason opponent when top-seeded Montreal chooses Sunday whether to face them or the Charge in a best-of-five semifinal series Emma can be reached at emma.healy@globe.com or on X @_EmmaHealy_. Such a slay ✨ https://t.co/IMLk8AgWuW pic.twitter.com/Pk7MiSkzo6 Nearly 14,000 costumers were without power across Massachusetts as a thunderstorm swept through the Northeast Saturday evening The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the city of Boston Boston Logan International Airport suspended operations due to the storm. Average delays reached 90 minutes, but were decreasing after the storm According to PowerOutage.us, at 6:40 p.m. more than 14,000 customers experienced outages statewide. Of those, 11,891 were reported by National Grid and 2,347 by Eversource. In Tewksbury, a tree toppled onto an SUV. Police confirmed that while the vehicle sustained damage, no injuries were reported. Several downed trees were reported in Newton and Palmer. NYK (3)Celtics’ Jrue Holiday not on injury report on track to play in Boston’s series opener vs KnicksSunday marked the 1st time Jrue Holiday wasn't on the injury report since missing final 3 games of first round Jrue Holiday is set to return after missing final 3 games of first-round series vs BOSTON (AP) — Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is expected to return from a strained right hamstring when Boston opens its Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Knicks on Monday night No Celtics players were listed on the injury report Sunday, meaning they could be at full strength when Game 1 tips off (7 ET, TNT) It’s the first time Holiday hasn’t been on the injury report since he missed the final three games of Boston’s first-round series win over Orlando in five games Coach Joe Mazzulla said Holiday was able to “work on everything he wanted to work on” during Boston’s practice session Saturday One of the Celtics’ top defenders and facilitators on offense 5.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds in the opening two games of the Magic series Also not listed on Boston’s latest report is Jaylen Brown who has been dealing with a right knee injury that sidelined him for the Celtics’ final three regular-season games The couple aims to support the growth of women's soccer with Lauren also stepping in as an advisor and ambassador for the NWSL club The Joe Dumars Trophy is awarded to the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court Expect Boston to target Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns often in the 1st Celtics-Knicks playoff showdown since 2013 Pritchard is the fourth player to earn the honor with the Celtics joining Kevin McHale (1983-84 and 1984-85) Bill Walton (1985-86) and Malcolm Brogdon (2022-23) Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones glamour up alongside Angel Reese for the annual fashion event Kenny Atkinson experienced a setback on his coaching journey it fueled the 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year Follow the NBA Playoffs with our Nightly Pulse blog featuring all the latest news scores and highlights from around the league Atkinson guides Cavaliers to a 64-18 record and the No 1 seed in the Eastern Conference during 1st year at the helm RotoWire highlights the top performers after the 2nd full week of the 2025 NBA Playoffs "He figured out a pattern of success," says Zach Hahn who was coached at Butler by Celtics GM Brad Stevens Boston Municipal Court Judge Mark Summerville addresses the court room Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in contempt after he detained a suspect while he was on trial Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden speaks about the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement detaining a man while he was on trial during a news conference on Wednesday ICE agent Brian Sullivan took Wilson Martell-Lebron into custody last month as he was leaving court Boston Municipal Court Judge Mark Summerville found Sullivan in contempt arguing that he deprived Martell-Lebron of his rights to due process and fair trial District Judge William Young dismissed the case after the Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell agreed with U.S Attorney Leah Foley that the contempt order should be vacated “While you might disagree with the enforcement of our federal immigration laws there is simply no legal basis for you to hold federal officers in criminal contempt for carrying out their sworn duties,” Foley wrote to the municipal judge on April 2 “Any attempt or threat to interfere with the lawful functions of federal government agents will not be tolerated.” Attorney Foley’s position that a state should not investigate whether a federal agent exceeded the bounds of their authority is a chilling threat to Judges “Perhaps Agent Sullivan acted within what is ‘necessary and proper’ in the performance of his duties An investigation would have revealed that and answered these questions the Federal Government told the State to cease and desist.” Ryan Sullivan described a tense scene in which ICE agents pounced on Martell-Lebron without identifying themselves The trial had begun with opening statements and the first witnesses The Justice Department said in its motion that agents including Brian Sullivan identified themselves and told Martell-Lebron to stop before detaining him who is from the Dominican Republic and living with family in Massachusetts is now at the Plymouth detention facility for allegedly being an undocumented immigrant the Justice Department alleged that Martell-Lebron is in the country illegally and has several criminal convictions for drug trafficking It also said ICE has been trying to detain him since 2007 Summerville dismissed a charge against Martell-Lebron of making false statements on his driver’s license application — namely that he was not Martell-Lebron Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden lashed out at ICE over the arrest outside court “This action by ICE was troubling and extraordinarily reckless,” Hayden said Martell-Lebron of his right to a fair trial It also deprived our office of our intent to hold the defendant accountable for his alleged crime.” Neither spokesman for Hayden nor a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office responded to a request for comment about the dropping of the contempt case Immigration officers were a growing presence at courthouses during Trump’s first term prompting some pushback from judges and other local officials Trump has gone further in his second term by repealing a policy in place since 2011 to generally avoid schools immigration officials can make arrests “in or near courthouses when they have credible information that leads them to believe the targeted alien(s) is or will be present” and as long as they are not prohibited by state or local law The state’s leading Black history museum has learned it will lose nearly half a million dollars in federal funding after the Trump administration said it would dismantle the federal agency that approved the grants The Museum of African American History, which has locations in Boston and Nantucket, was notified about the cuts on Wednesday night, according to museum president and CEO Noelle Trent Trent said Thursday the museum was told that its grant was “no longer consistent with the agency’s priorities and no longer serves the interest of the United States.” The news wasn’t shocking “based off of things that have happened” with cuts to federal agencies in recent weeks [in] that we do serve the interests of the United States,” she said “Some of the history we cover includes enslavement and that can be a uncomfortable topic,” Trent said we believe that they’re crucial to understand how the country has evolved We’re very much embedded in what is essential for our identity as a country.” The agency awarded about $8.5 million to Massachusetts institutions in fiscal year 2024 Among them were the state’s Board of Library Commissioners Not all of those institutions have reported losing grant money. Both the library commissioners board and the West End Museum in Boston said Thursday they had not received official notification of any cuts But library and museum leaders have said the uncertainty has forced them to reassess their programs and initiatives many of which rely on previously awarded grants The Maine State Library in Augusta said in a statement Thursday that it would temporarily close and “reorganize its operations” after laying off 13 employees whose positions were funded with federal funds Money from the Institute of Museum and Library Services makes up approximately 30 percent of the library’s annual budget Visitors to the museum’s Boston branch on Thursday expressed anger when they learned of the cuts — though some said they were not surprised “People say this is nonessential,” said Ingrid Bailleul a historian of African art based in Georgia said it was “painful” to see the government target the museum and similar institutions Physical sites like the Beacon Hill museum — which occupies a historic schoolhouse and meeting hall for freed slaves — are especially valuable from centuries of devaluing certain people’s contributions to this country.” “I think it is very pointed to to to defund spaces like this because this is where humanity is undeniable,” Smith said learning history here makes it very difficult to deny people their humanity Walking through the historic meeting house with her mother Kaitlin Jencks said the museum occupies an important niche in Boston’s revolutionary history “It is already something that is a constant struggle and that’s even for museums that are getting more funding telling stories that are kind of more mainstream,” she said That only underscores the importance of keeping places like this one afloat “We don’t need to show up at these places where they’re already getting that funding and they’re telling the stories that have been told a million times,” Jencks’ mother Tana said At the Museum of African American History, Trent said that ongoing programming such as “Black Voices of the Revolution,” an exhibition celebrating the 250th anniversary of the War of Independence would likely not be affected by the lost funding That would not only be a “disservice” to the museum’s mission it would “validate some of the sentiments that have come forward in recent weeks.” But the museum will have to take a “hard look” at its future plans and operations The museum has an annual operating budget around $3 million; the cuts make up roughly 16 percent of that figure Museum officials have been pursuing “alternative avenues of support” since January — efforts that now have a “greater urgency,” she said “This will not deter us from the great work that we are doing,” Trent said we remain resolute in our mission here at the museum and moving forward with that.” Malcolm Gay of the Globe staff contributed to this report BOSTON -- Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas suffered a ruptured tendon in his left knee and is out for the remainder of the season The 25-year-old Casas ruptured his patellar tendon running to first on a slow roller up the line and fell awkwardly in Boston's victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night After laying on his back in pain -- not moving the knee -- he was carted off on a stretcher before being taken to a Boston hospital The team announced Sunday that he had surgery for a left patellar tendon repair at Massachusetts General Hospital "I talked to him last night," chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said in a news conference on Saturday discussing the injury outside Boston's clubhouse We all care deeply about just his overall wellbeing." Manager Alex Cora said Casas worked hard during the offseason to play every day after missing a large amount of last year with torn cartilage in his rib cage "He did an outstanding job in the offseason to put himself in that situation It didn't start the way he wanted it to," Cora said of Casas' struggles Now we've got to focus on the rehab after the surgery and hopefully get him back stronger than ever and ready to go next year." Casas batted just .182 with three homers and 11 RBIs especially with the team's lack of depth at the position "He certainly struggled through the first month of the season but that didn't change what we believe his production was capable of being," Breslow said In addition to what we think we were going to get on the offensive side he was kind of like a stabilizing presence on the defensive side of the field -- also a big personality and a big part of the clubhouse." Casas talked about how his focus at the plate this season was being more relaxed "You really want it until you don't," he said explaining his thoughts while standing at his locker he'll have to focus on his recovery plan for next season Casas, a left-handed batter, was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with infielder/outfielder Abraham Toro selected from Triple-A Worcester Cora said Toro -- a switch-hitter -- will split time at first along with Romy Gonzalez Breslow said the team might be exploring a long-term replacement "This is unfortunately an opportunity to explore what's available," he said "We'll look both internally and outside as well." Cora said there are no plans to move Rafael Devers, who was replaced at third by offseason free-agent acquisition Alex Bregman and moved to DH "We asked him to do something in spring training that in the beginning he didn't agree with it and now he's very comfortable doing what he's doing," Cora said Here are some of the bets that stand out for tonight's games Odds are as of publication time. For the most up-to-date odds, visit ESPN BET Jayson Tatum over 42.5 total points The Knicks have had no answer for Tatum this season He had at least 44 total P+R+A in all four games but he has had almost two weeks since the injury and in the three games since he averaged 36.0 PPG Russell Westbrook over 16.5 total points and rebounds (-110) Westbrook gets his second-straight series against a former team this time against the Thunder squad where he began his career and won his MVP award Westbrook has played extremely well down the stretch and into the playoffs averaging 14.2 PPG and 4.6 RPG (18.8 P+R) in his last 14 games with at least 16.5 P+R in 11 of the 14 games Westbrook played at least 31 minutes in three of his four games against the Thunder this season the three most recent matchups this season he averaged 16.3 PPG and 7.3 RPG (23.6 P+R) Josh Hart over 25.5 points Hart is well-positioned to take advantage in Game 1 Christian Braun over 1.5 total three-pointers (+160) This plus-odds bet immediately caught my attention. The Thunder were one of the league's top defenses in the regular season, and that's carried into the playoffs. Oklahoma City will focus on containing Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray which could leave Braun with open looks from beyond the arc -- especially since the Thunder are so effective at limiting scoring in the paint Braun has cleared this line in three of four games against OKC this season Basketball Power Index by ESPN Analytics. Injury aggregation by Rotowire.com. Odds by ESPN BET Before folding himself into the car for the eight-hour drive to Birmingham Brad Stevens wondered aloud why he would travel so far to see Ronald Nored’s high school basketball game who had initially committed to Western Kentucky had reopened his recruiting after head coach Darrin Horn left the school for the same position at South Carolina had tentative interest in landing Nored but wasn’t fully sold on the prospect “I’ve got to get in this car and drive to Birmingham Stevens knew Nored’s coach at Homewood High where Nored made the all-state team as a senior who stressed Nored would fit well at Butler Stevens had heard all about Nored’s top-notch leadership When the coaching staff watched game film of Nored a Butler assistant who would later become the head coach at Indiana State recalled wondering if the guard was good enough to recruit Nored didn’t shoot the ball well from outside He didn’t check all the boxes that the Butler coaches normally looked to find in a point guard Stevens asked a question of his assistant coaches before leaving on the long car ride: To land a prospect who would become one of Butler’s most valuable players he had a presence on the court and in huddles He prioritized only what was best for his team By the time Stevens returned from the recruiting trip he had a very different message for his assistant coaches He could see that Nored’s value would exceed his basketball skill set Nored wasn’t just good enough to play at Butler but good enough to start every game of his freshman season and lead the team to back-to-back appearances in the national championship game He finished his career in a tie for Butler’s all-time steals record and ranked second in school history in assists He won the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year award twice including one season when he finished in a tie Nored also became a prime example of Stevens’ ability to evaluate what puzzle pieces his team needed Stevens has since proven that his talents would translate into an NBA front office by finishing the construction of what might be the league’s most complete roster but it was at Butler where he first showed his gifts for identifying overlooked players and building a team of complementary parts the Celtics will enter Game 1 of their second-round series against New York on Monday with a strong chance to defend their championship where he had a 166-49 record as a head coach and guided the team to the first two Final Four appearances in school history Stevens revealed the tenets he considered most crucial to winning basketball while demonstrating the vision that would one day turn him into a championship-winning president of basketball operations Based on how he approached stitching together rosters back then his former assistant coaches and players have not been surprised to see Stevens value all the same characteristics with the Celtics he targeted at Butler but believed a successful team involved far more than that “Brad understands the most important thing in any organization whether it’s the business world or sports world “And he surrounds himself and finds people that live by the same standards that he lives by.” Butler basketball rocketed into national prominence soon after Stevens took over as head coach but built the foundation for success before his tenure under coaches such as Barry Collier and Todd Lickliter During Stevens’ final season as an assistant coach under Lickliter the team reached the Sweet 16 before falling to Al Horford’s Florida Gators the coaches at Butler were always fighting to overcome the realities of a mid-major program Since they couldn’t necessarily target five-star recruits “We were very particular with our recruiting,” Graves said Butler typically sought players from winning programs It wanted players willing to put the team above individual success When the assistants under Stevens attended high school games or AAU games to recruit they weren’t just evaluating a player’s physical gifts or basketball IQ They observed how players handled themselves in huddles How they behaved when they were on the bench or in foul trouble Graves said the coaches would discuss all of those details “The biggest thing in looking for guys was did they fit the team concept?” said Graves How did they act when they weren’t playing well or when things weren’t going well for them?” a Butler assistant under Stevens who followed Stevens to the Celtics and is now the head coach at Notre Dame said the Butler coaches scoured for information about players’ personalities like NBA teams do before the draft Once they were confident a high schooler was talented enough to play at Butler their focus shifted more toward his character said he would go to schools and ask teachers and janitors about a player Coaches and parents would usually praise a player to anyone recruiting him but someone else might share more useful information when you walk through the hallway to talk to people Or even something as simple as how do you warm up Does somebody need to motivate you or are you bringing energy to your teammates?” He wanted lineups with multiple ballhandlers He wanted winners who would habitually do the right things Stevens cared about how the pieces fit together on and off the court he instructed his assistant coaches to trust their own vision for how a player would fit in the program “That approach was more like putting a puzzle together,” said Johnson Stevens told his assistants not to worry about recruiting rankings or any media reaction He wanted them to look at a player’s strengths He encouraged his assistants to think outside the box and believe in their evaluations “If you feel like that’s the person that helps your program and you see the vision for that player “It doesn’t matter what the outside people think And I think that’s a really powerful thing And a lot of people get caught up in caring what rankings (players) are and all that but it really was more about just trusting your eyes and your evaluation Parts of the Butler culture were established before Stevens took over the program would drive to play pickup with the team during his time in high school Hahn said the Butler players would run the flow offense the team used in real games just like they would do in the regular season Aiming to play within the framework of the team’s style they would typically avoid the bad shot selection and questionable effort that often plagues pickup games each guy really just played their role,” said Hahn Nobody tried to take over if it wasn’t their role Shrewsberry said that when a younger player would bring a phone near the court one of the older players would alert him that phones weren’t allowed during pickup time the players didn’t want everybody scattering to their phones and spending their time alone Hahn said the players would police themselves thanks to NCAA rules that prevented them from watching offseason pickup games The younger players could learn about the culture just from watching the juniors and seniors “Everything was just so competitive,” said Hahn “And it wasn’t that coaches were yelling at you It was the players that they had were all intrinsically motivated individuals.” Those were the type of individuals Stevens sought Because he wasn’t the kind of coach to yell at his teams consistently he needed players who required no such motivation “It’s not that they weren’t gonna be held accountable we’re gonna cuss at them and just make them play out of fear,” said Graves “That wasn’t how we were gonna be successful It was (finding) guys that really cared about winning and they came to work Butler featured several stars during Stevens’ tenure and Shelvin Mack went on to play in the NBA Matt Howard was an honorable mention All-American in 2009 it was beyond improbable for a team from the Horizon League to reach two consecutive national championship games No team in the conference’s history had ever reached the Final Four before Stevens searched for players like Nored who would accentuate their teammates daily The culture of work established at the school helped him avoid the wrong fits Hahn noticed a recruit failing to hustle back on defense upperclassmen might have prioritized keeping the recruit happy in hopes he would commit to the school The uber-competitive Hahn wasn’t going to ignore the lack of effort Stevens called Hahn into his office and asked what he said to the young prospect Hahn thought Stevens was angry after learning Hahn had used some language he shouldn’t have used with a 17-year-old Butler ended up missing out on the recruit who became an all-league player at another college but didn’t fit what they wanted at Butler — players who would be desperate to win even during open gym He can’t handle the competitiveness that we want in our guys,’” Hahn recalled Stevens had no experience in an NBA front office when the Celtics named him Danny Ainge’s replacement in June 2021 Those with Stevens at Butler still believed he was more than qualified for the job he’s going to crush this,” said Shrewsberry The former Butler assistants have nodded their heads several times while watching the way Stevens has assembled the Celtics roster They see his impact in the way his team has consistently avoided drama secured buy-in and acquired players committed fully to their development He has looked for all the same qualities he would have wanted at the school “The Jrue Holiday and Derrick White (trades) those are Brad guys right there,” said Shrewsberry “The biggest thing he did (at Butler) was he never held anybody back,” said Hahn “He always let people be who they were because he knew he recruited the right kind of guys in the system He figured out a pattern of success and had some really good talent but the (Payton) Pritchards of the world are just as important as the Jaylen Browns and the Jayson Tatums I think he empowers players by treating everybody the same allowing people to be who they are and trying to get them to just soar with their strengths.” putting the finishing touches on a roster Ainge began building the Celtics knocked the Magic out of the first round in five games after completing their second consecutive 60-win regular season the Celtics will continue their journey to become the NBA’s first repeat champion since the Warriors in 2018 Stevens first stepped into Ainge’s former role one day after a 36-36 season that ended with a first-round playoff exit the organization’s future was filled with uncertainty Stevens has rearranged almost the entire supporting cast He has constructed the Celtics according to his basketball ideals “He really just wants to be around good people we all achieve something bigger than ourselves.” (Illustration: Kelsea Petersen/ The Athletic; Photos: Maddie Malhotra/ Getty Images Jay King is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Boston Celtics. He previously covered the team for MassLive for five years. He also co-hosts the "Anything Is Poddable" podcast. Follow Jay on Twitter @byjayking The favorites in each of the conferences start their second-round series on Monday The Boston Celtics open the night against the New York Knicks in a regional rivalry the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Denver Nuggets who aren’t far removed from a Game 7 win against the LA Clippers especially after Cleveland’s Game 1 loss at home to Indiana on Sunday the Thunder are not only favored in the West Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub Given the Knicks’ run as a playoff team in four of the past five seasons it feels a little surprising that these teams last met in the postseason in 2013 but it would be a shock if they win this one Boston got by Orlando in five games and looked like a defending champion in that series The Celtics are a big step up from the young Detroit Pistons team that outplayed the Knicks for significant portion of that series The Knicks won all three games in Detroit in the first round to take that series in six games It would be a major upset if they keep that going in TD Garden As the defending champions who won 10 more games in the regular season the Celtics also won all four meetings in the regular season the Celtics won by two in overtime in Madison Square Garden The other three games were not very competitive What can New York do to make this is a competitive series Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 61 points Jayson Tatum was on fire for Boston in the first round He averaged 31.3 points per game in four games Throw in the expected return of Jrue Holiday after the guard missed the final three games against Orlando and Boston will be a tough out for Tom Thibodeau’s team Denver is fresh off obliterating the Clippers in a Game 7 to get to this series That was just two days ago and the reward is to travel to the team that won 68 games in the regular season The Nuggets aren’t likely to be intimated though Denver is still just two years removed from a title and Oklahoma City hasn’t made the conference finals since Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook led the franchise there in 2016 these teams split four meetings in the regular season Both Oklahoma City and Denver have players that command the full attention of opposing defenses Nikola Jokić manipulates teams masterfully no matter how they choose to try to stop him Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the player who could win NBA MVP despite Jokić having arguably the best season of his career Both stars are also triple-double machines although only one of them has shown that so far in the postseason. Jokić had three triple-doubles last round not that it mattered with the Thunder seemingly able to blow Memphis away whenever they wanted to After shooting 14-for-42 in the first two games at home SGA cranked it up with two 30-plus point nights to close out the series We won’t see a lot of Jokić and SGA going head-to-head but seeing these two superstars lead their teams against one another in the postseason should be good theater ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication Dan Santaromita is a senior editor for sports betting who has worked at The Athletic since 2021. Dan previously worked at NBC Sports Chicago and ProSoccerUSA. He is a University of Missouri graduate who resides in Chicago. Follow Dan on Twitter @TheDanSanto Minnesota Head Coach Ken Klee: “It just shows how great our players are. They know when the pressure is on and the game is on the line they step up in big ways. We had it the other night against Ottawa and we had it today against Boston. It’s easy to coach a room that wants that pressure and wants that moment and wants to take advantage of it.” Klee on returning to the playoffs: “We’ve had a target on our back all year so for us it doesn’t matter. We didn’t earn the right to choose so we know whoever they select we know we need to go in and play hard and make it hard series.” Minnesota forward Kendall Coyne Schofield: “We needed a win to keep the season alive. It’s a critical win and we look forward to the next season which is the playoffs.” Fleet forward Hilary Knight: “I really respect every single person in that room for continuing to own her shift and go. You look up at the scoreboard and it’s a tough hole to climb out of, but every single person continued to go out there and do what she could to try and have an impact on the game and that just speaks volumes to the type of players that we have in this room.” Minnesota outscored their opponents, 11-1, in the final two regular season games, needing two wins in regulation to secure their berth. The +10-goal differential is the largest over any two-game span in league history. The Frost’s eight goals tied a PWHL single-game record (Ottawa vs. Minnesota on Feb. 13), while the seven-goal differential is the largest margin for victory in PWHL history, surpassing the previous record of five. Minnesota scored four or more goals for the ninth time this season, most in the PWHL. Minnesota scored three first period goals for the second time this season (Mar. 7 vs. Ottawa in Raleigh). The Frost lead the PWHL with 29 goals in the first period, scoring multiple goals in the opening frame eight times, with no other PWHL team doing so more than four times in 2024-25. Boston surrendered three first period goals for the first time this season, while their three shots on goal in the opening frame were a season-low. Hilary Knight, while held without a point in today’s game, finishes the season as the league’s co-points leader with 29 (15G, 14A) in 30 games. She shares the award with New York’s Sarah Fillier. Britta Curl-Salemme recorded her second multi-goal performance of the season and ranks second among rookies with nine goals. She’s one of five Frost skaters with eight or more goals this season, most in the PWHL. Sophie Jaques scored two goals, including her first career shorthanded tally, and added one assist for her second career three-point performance. Jaques finishes the season tied with Toronto’s Renata Fast for the scoring lead among defenders with 22 points (7G, 15A) in 25 games. This marked her second career two-goal game, most among defenders in PWHL history. Grace Zumwinkle recorded three assists to tie a Minnesota single-game record, matching Claire Thompson (Dec. 19 against Ottawa) and Jaques (Apr. 18, 2024, at Montréal). This was Zumwinkle’s second multi-point performance of the season and follows her only multi-assist game on Mar. 5, 2024, last season against Ottawa. Brooke McQuigge scored a goal and an assist for her second multi-point performance of the season, both recorded in the last four games. She finished the season tied with Curl-Salemme for third in rookie scoring with 15 points (8G, 7A) in 29 games. Lee Stecklein scored her third goal in two games after finding the back of the net just twice in her first 62 career games, including playoffs. Kendall Coyne Schofield scored on the power play for the first time in her career. The Frost captain has goals in consecutive games to bring her season total to 12, while her 24 points are tied for fifth in the PWHL. Coyne Schofield has scored in 11 different games this season, behind only Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin’s 13 games with a goal. Klára Hymlárová scored her first career goal on her 21st shot in her 29th game. She becomes the fifth Frost rookie to score a goal this season, tying New York for the most rookies with goals this season. Jessica DiGirolamo scored her first career goal in her 54th career game for Boston. Liz Schepers recorded two assists for her first career multi-point game, giving her three points in her last four games. Taylor Heise and Michela Cava both had assists on Minnesota’s fifth goal, marking the 11th time they’ve both had a point on the same goal this season, tying them for the most by any PWHL duo this season. Kelly Pannek recorded her eighth assist of the season, producing three points (1G, 2A) over her final five games. Natalie Buchbinder recorded her second assist of the season and first in 15 games. Mellissa Channell-Watkins recorded her sixth assist of the season and first in 13 games. Minnesota’s Cava, Coyne Schofield, Pannek, Stecklein, Thompson and Denisa Křížová played in all 30 of the team’s games this season. Boston’s DiGirolamo, Knight, Hannah Brandt, Megan Keller, Shay Maloney, Sidney Morin, Jamie Lee Rattray, Theresa Schafzahl and Susanna Tapani played in all 30 of the team’s games this season. Minnesota wins the season series over Boston, 13-5 in points. Boston won the inaugural season series, 8-7 in points. The Frost improved their record in road games to 5-2-3-5 (.489), which ranks fourth in the PWHL, while the Fleet fall to 6-3-1-5 (.556) at home, which ranks third in the league. 1st Period-1, Minnesota, Curl-Salemme 8 (Buchbinder), 2:23. 2, Minnesota, Stecklein 3 (Schepers, Zumwinkle), 3:08. 3, Minnesota, Coyne Schofield 12 (Pannek), 16:24 (PP). Penalties-Keller Bos (cross checking), 16:10; Channell-Watkins Min (hooking), 17:38. 2nd Period-4, Minnesota, Jaques 6 (Zumwinkle, McQuigge), 6:47. 5, Minnesota, Curl-Salemme 9 (Cava, Heise), 14:58 (PP). Penalties-Cava Min (interference), 9:45; Digirolamo Bos (tripping), 13:59; Křížová Min (roughing), 17:17; Saulnier Bos (roughing), 17:17. 3rd Period-6, Minnesota, McQuigge 8 (Zumwinkle), 7:19 (EN). 7, Minnesota, Jaques 7 (Channell-Watkins), 15:09 (SH EN). 8, Boston, Digirolamo 1 15:33. 9, Minnesota, Hymlarova 1 (Schepers, Jaques), 19:14 (PP). Penalties-Brown Bos (tripping), 11:01; Petrie Min (hooking), 15:00; Knight Bos (hooking), 18:33. Shots on Goal-Minnesota 10-6-11-27. Boston 3-15-12-30. Power Play Opportunities-Minnesota 3 / 4; Boston 0 / 3. Goalies-Minnesota, Hensley 7-3-1-0 (30 shots-29 saves). Boston, Frankel 12-8-3-0 (10 shots-7 saves); Peslarová 2-0-1-0 (15 shots-12 saves). 1. Nicole Hensley (MIN) 29/30 SV2. Britta Curl-Salemme (MIN) 2G3. Grace Zumwinkle (MIN) 3A Minnesota (10-5-4-11) - 44 PTS – 4th PlaceBoston (9-6-5-10) – 44 PTS – 5th Place Minnesota: Wednesday, May 7 at Toronto at 7 p.m. ET or Thursday, May 8 at Montréal at 7 p.m. ET The Chicago White Sox made six roster moves Sunday morning, highlighted by infielder Josh Rojas' appearance on the active roster for the first time this season fractured a toe on his right foot near the end of spring training He was reinstated from the 10-day injured list after going 1-for-12 during a three-game rehab stint with Triple-A Charlotte The team also designated veteran first baseman Bobby Dalbec for assignment I think it's going to be one of those things that lingers around for a little bit Rojas knew he wouldn't be much help to the team playing at a level that he described as "25% to 30%." "A lot of my game relies on being athletic," Rojas said "If I was just a power-hitting third baseman but I've got to be able to run the bases full speed I've got to be able to make plays in the hole I've got to be able to beat out infield singles I've got to be able to do all the little things and my game relies heavily on being able to do those things My toe was not in a place to be able to do that until about a week ago." The 30-year-old Rojas has appeared in 570 major league games over the past six seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners He has a .247/.324/.362 career slash line with 34 homers and 59 stolen bases and is expected to help the White Sox all over the infield Dalbec, 29, spent parts of the past five seasons with the Boston Red Sox and has a career average of .222 Dalbec hit .222/.333/.278 (4-18) with a double two runs scored and three walks in seven games after his contract was selected from Charlotte on April 20 He signed as a free agent with the White Sox in January The White Sox also recalled left-hander Tyler Gilbert and selected right-hander Caleb Freeman from Charlotte Gilbert served as Chicago's opener three times in a four-game stretch before being optioned to Charlotte on Thursday He owns a 1-1 record with a 5.59 ERA in nine appearances and has struck out 14 batters in 9 2/3 innings this season The 27-year-old Freeman will seek his first major league appearance after joining the White Sox's minor league system in 2019 he has pitched in relief 10 times between Charlotte and Double-A Birmingham compiling a 1.35 ERA with 16 strikeouts over 13⅓ innings this is going on Year 7 of pro ball right now," Freeman said "I'm just grateful to be here and ready to go." The White Sox also placed lefty reliever Fraser Ellard on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain and optioned right-handed reliever Penn Murfee to Charlotte Ellard had just returned from the injured list at the end of April He owns an 0-2 record and a 6.75 ERA in 6 2/3 innings stretched over seven games Murfee posted an 0-1 mark and 7.82 ERA over 12⅔ innings Field Level Media and The Associated Press contributed to this report DETROIT — Mikal Bridges could have won an Oscar for his portrayal of himself Fresh off a victory that propelled the New York Knicks to the second round of the playoffs Eurostepping a ghost and pretending to take off from his right leg The move was a facsimile of what he had pulled off on the court only an hour earlier when he spiked a left-handed slam on Detroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham had just proclaimed how floored he was by the out-of-nowhere Bridges hadn’t posterized anyone all season like he did to Cunningham on Thursday “I don’t think anyone in New York thought he was gonna pull that off.” What other choice did Bridges have but to lean into the bit intentionally loud enough for Bridges to hear him amid a Thursday night flurry that put the Knicks up double-digits who more commonly halts before arriving at the rim to try smooth The man is not known for attacking the basket New York wing OG Anunoby stuck to Cunningham who whipped a cross-court pass to Pistons veteran Tobias Harris This could have led to an open 3-pointer if not for Bridges He rushed at Harris with a hand in the air spurring the fast break that led to Bridges’ dunk It was the type of sequence the Knicks hoped would become routine when they paired Bridges and Anunoby, a versatile duo they figured could empower them against the NBA’s most dynamic offenses, including the one they will face in Round 2, when they take on the Boston Celtics. During a turbulent Game 6 closeout of the Pistons one in which the Knicks vacillated between superiority and forgetting how to play the sport he shied away from contact while attacking the rim But during six games against the upstart Pistons stayed in front of drivers and pushed up against dribblers when picks came his way “I don’t know if people thought I stopped playing (defense),” Bridges said in a conversation with The Athletic “I know I struggled a little bit this year Comfort entailed meeting the Pistons’ brawn With the Knicks unraveling and down two points with only 40 seconds to go in Game 6 Bridges effectively screened an all-world athlete and defender to get Thompson off All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson When Brunson missed a fadeaway moments later During a six-game series that included six chaotic fourth quarters the one that ended with refs glossing over a foul from Josh Hart on an errant Tim Hardaway Jr With under a minute to go as New York clung onto a fragile Detroit inbounded a pass to Dennis Schröder who went into a pick-and-roll with Hardaway The result was an All-Star squaring up with Bridges stretching out the same limbs that led to his long-armed dunk Duren ventured to the top of the key to set a screen on him What ensued was a change from Bridges’ regular-season approach Instead of stopping short upon the sight of Duren “Staying skinny on those screens?” Brunson deadpanned later invoking Don Rickles and referencing an idiom that refers to defenders sliding through tiny spaces fought around Duren and jabbed the ball loose “Just trying to not get screened,” Bridges said Bridges kept contact more throughout the six Pistons games than he did at any point during the regular season He guarded Cunningham on 85 half-court possessions throughout the series The point guard shot just 6 of 19 on those plays “for sure” agrees that he’s played his best defense of the season over the past six games The uptick comes at a time when the team needs it Battling Boston won’t be the same as guarding the Pistons who regularly rolled out lineups with at least one non-shooter owners of the league’s second-ranked offense during the regular season They take more 3-pointers than any team has And while the Knicks were one of the NBA’s best defenses at restricting long-range attempts during the regular season that did not show in the four matchups with Boston The Celtics’ creators exploited shoddy pick-and-roll coverage and the Knicks allowed 3 after 3 for most of the four games until New York finally kept it close in a late-season match after Boston had already clinched its playoff seeding How the Knicks defend the pick-and-roll will be a key to Game 1 in Boston The Celtics will zero in on the duo even more placing additional pressure on the wings whose purpose it is to insulate them: Anunoby who has a chance to make an All-Defensive Team; Hart who is defending better than he has all season Fred Katz is a senior NBA writer for The Athletic. 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