The Local Sunset
Boston · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 20 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ABoston meteorologists forecast sharp temperature drop this weekendBoston.com
- ABoston Public Schools propose locking away student devices all dayBoston.com
- A84 Cats Taken in After Woman Found Dead in Reading HomeBoston.com
- AMayor Wu proposes free city shuttles to broaden Boston transitBoston.com
- ABoston Board Allows 7th Street Burger to Stay Open Until 1 a.m.Universal Hub
- BOver 500 Boston seniors join MBTA car‑free pilotBoston 25 News
- BBomb Threat Disrupts Classes at Billerica High SchoolNBC10 Boston
- BNOAA Issues Winter Outlook Highlighting El Niño Impact on New EnglandNBC10 Boston
- BLawrence Mayor DePeña Faces No‑Confidence Vote After ArraignmentNBC10 Boston
- BHarvard lifts shelter‑in‑place after knife suspect arrestedUniversal Hub
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0:27Boston Schools Ban Phones All Day
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Boston Meteorologists Predict Sharp Weekend Temperature Drop
Meteorologists expect a significant temperature decline in Boston this weekend after a period of milder conditions.
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500+ Boston Seniors Enroll in MBTA Car‑Free Pilot
More than 500 Boston seniors have joined the MBTA’s Car‑Free Seniors pilot, a program that encourages them to use public transit instead of personal cars.
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Former Worcester County Officer Charged with Jail Drug Smuggling
A former Worcester County correctional officer was charged with bringing illegal drugs into the county jail after investigators identified the scheme through…
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Boston Schools Propose All‑Day Device Lock‑Up
Boston Public Schools proposed a policy to lock away student phones and laptops for the whole school day to promote community, well‑being and focus, adding to…
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Bomb Threat Forces Sweep, Disrupts Classes at Billerica High
A bomb threat received at 6:15 a.m. on Thursday caused police sweeps and class disruptions at Billerica Memorial High School and a Salem school, with officials…
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Debate Over Question 3 Highlights Election Competition Divide
A Boston debate on October 14 examined Question 3’s proposal for all‑party primaries, with experts from Harvard and Voter Rights MA highlighting its role in…
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84 Cats Seized After Woman Found Dead in Reading Home
Eighty-four cats were taken into MSPCA custody after a woman's death was discovered in her Reading home.
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NOAA Forecasts Warmer Winter for New England Amid El Niño
NOAA’s October 15 winter outlook predicts a warmer-than‑normal season and a southern‑track storm pattern for New England, citing El Niño’s influence on…
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Mayor Wu Proposes Free City Shuttles to Expand Boston Transit
Mayor Wu introduced a proposal for free city‑run shuttle buses to broaden Boston’s public transit and improve accessibility for families.
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Lawrence Mayor DePeña Faces No‑Confidence Vote After Arraignment
Mayor Brian DePeña was arraigned on 26 charges, pleaded not guilty, and now faces a city‑council no‑confidence vote and recall effort as he refuses to resign.
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Boston Board Allows 7th Street Burger to Stay Open Until 1 a.m.
The Boston Licensing Board approved a later closing time of 1 a.m. for 7th Street Burger after hearing resident and councilor opposition to a 2 a.m. request.
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Harvard Ends Shelter‑in‑Place After Knife Suspect Arrested
Harvard University lifted its shelter‑in‑place after police arrested a knife‑wielding cyclist, ending a brief lockdown on Oct 14, 2026.
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