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Here’s David Epstein's Tropical Storm Isaias forecast

Slumbrew, Somerville Brewing Co.: 15 Ward St., Somerville. Slumbrew also has an outdoor beer garden and restaurant in Assembly Row with board games, trivia, and live music.

'Having plenty of time to think, rest, and reset, we have decided to close for good'

The COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool, developed by researchers at the Applied Bioinformatics Laboratory at Georgia Tech, shows you how likely you are to come across someone infected with the novel coronavirus -- at M Street Beach, for instance.

Interactive tool to determine your COVID-19 danger level is not for the faint of heart

Faneuil Hall

A downtown restaurant known for its giant margaritas and crude humor has closed

FILE - In this May 14, 2017, file photo, former New York Yankees player Derek Jeter waves to fans during a ceremony retiring his number at Yankee Stadium in New York. A person familiar with the negotiations says the Miami Marlins have told Major League Baseball they intend to sign an agreement to sell the team to a group that includes Jeter. The person confirmed the Marlins' plans to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, because the team had not commented publicly. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Derek Jeter blames Marlins' coronavirus outbreak on 'false sense of security'

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Coronavirus testing locations in Boston.

Map: Here’s where you can get tested for COVID-19 in Boston

Tunbridge, VT - September 14, 2018: Sarah Picard carries her son Ellis, 7, through the midway during the 147th Tunbridge World's Fair in Tunbridge, VT on September 14, 2018. Picard said she and Ellis were in the area for a family funeral, and that the fair was a much-needed respite. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: Metro reporter:

What was your 2020 supposed to look like?

From left, Roger Clemens, Nomar Garciaparra, and Pedro Martinez threw out ceremonial first pitches Aug. 14, 2014 at Fenway Park as they were inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame.

Who was the better Red Sox pitcher, Roger Clemens or Pedro Martinez?

'Thin blue line' flags on fire trucks across Massachusetts meet support, opposition after Hingham controversy

Bobby Orr statue

Where is the Bobby Orr statue?

First Church in Roxbury

We asked for your best sunset photos from this summer. Here are our favorites of Boston.

Boston Globe

Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, experts urge rollback of reopening in Mass.

Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, experts urge rollback of reopening in Mass.

The COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool, developed by researchers at the Applied Bioinformatics Laboratory at Georgia Tech, shows you how likely you are to come across someone infected with the novel coronavirus -- at M Street Beach, for instance.

Interactive tool to determine your COVID-19 danger level is not for the faint of heart

U.S. District Judge George O'Toole speaks during the sentencing phase of the murder trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in a courtroom sketch in Boston April 21, 2015. The government began making its case that convicted bomber Tsarnaev should be sentenced to death for the 2013 attack and its aftermath. REUTERS/Jane Collins FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO ARCHIVES. NO SALES

A Northeastern professor wasn't surprised by the recent Tsarnaev ruling. Here's why.

FILE - In this May 14, 2017, file photo, former New York Yankees player Derek Jeter waves to fans during a ceremony retiring his number at Yankee Stadium in New York. A person familiar with the negotiations says the Miami Marlins have told Major League Baseball they intend to sign an agreement to sell the team to a group that includes Jeter. The person confirmed the Marlins' plans to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, because the team had not commented publicly. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Derek Jeter blames Marlins' coronavirus outbreak on 'false sense of security'

Real Estate

US mortgage rates have slipped below 3 percent again

US mortgage rates have slipped below 3 percent again

First Church in Roxbury

We asked for your best sunset photos from this summer. Here are our favorites of Boston.

Owl's Nest beer garden

Night Shift's beer gardens are back. Here's what to know before visiting.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata

What's the green substance around my car's water pump?