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

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

News

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

What we know about The Croft School's financial troubles

A month ago, The Croft School was planning to expand. Now, it's struggling to keep its doors open.

Education

A month ago, The Croft School was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="discussing expansion plans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/02/10/foodies-market-south-end" data-vars-content-id="ffd83883-b38a-40ca-a47d-2c15a406e25f" data-vars-headline="What we know about The Croft School&#x27;s financial troubles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/02/10/foodies-market-south-end" target="_self">discussing expansion plans</a> in the South End.<ul><li>Now, the private school is struggling to keep its doors open amid allegations that its founder hid $13 million in debt.</li></ul>

AI-generated attack ads are already slopping up Mass. races

AI attack ads are already showing up in Massachusetts races — and the 2026 cycle is just getting started.

Politics

Deehan here with Spill of the Hill, my column unraveling Massachusetts politics.<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artificial intelligence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/24/ai-biggest-threats-2028-election" data-vars-content-id="5ae6c8eb-8ab5-4404-af1a-e50396c6af3a" data-vars-headline="AI-generated attack ads are already slopping up Mass. races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/24/ai-biggest-threats-2028-election" target="_self">Artificial intelligence</a> is becoming an active political weapon in Massachusetts.Why it matters: Two recent cases show that candidates are willing to use the technology as lawmakers struggle to regulate it.

Mass. startup aims to bring archival work into 21st century

Archives nationwide face decades-long backlogs. A startup aims to modernize their preservation.

Business

Countless records that shed light on this <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="250-year-old nation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/black-history-250-who-decides" data-vars-content-id="1089d381-1de9-45cb-a76f-cf64bc3ec76f" data-vars-headline="Mass. startup aims to bring archival work into 21st century" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/black-history-250-who-decides" target="_self">250-year-old nation</a> have languished in boxes and warehouses for decades.<ul><li>A Massachusetts-based startup wants to modernize the cataloguing process to help preserve those items before it&#x27;s too late.</li></ul>

Things to do in Boston this week

From a 35mm Bob Odenkirk premiere to Eddie Izzard's one-woman Hamlet, here is your curated guide to Boston.

Things to Do

Monday, 3/16<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Irish in Boston" data-vars-click-url="https://framinghamlibrary.org/calendar/event/the-irish-in-boston" data-vars-content-id="a7fef10d-ac18-4201-b2fd-f2793f7f90b5" data-vars-headline="Things to do in Boston this week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://framinghamlibrary.org/calendar/event/the-irish-in-boston" target="_blank">The Irish in Boston</a> features historian Anthony Sammarco at the Framingham Public Library. He&#x27;ll explore the 19th and 20th-century institutions—from Boston College to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross—founded by Irish immigrants, 7pm–8pm.<ul><li>Free.</li></ul>

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Boston's biggest concerts this spring and summer

Boston is packed with concerts this spring and summer despite Boston Calling's hiatus.

Some of the world&#x27;s biggest acts are coming to Boston this spring and summer.The intrigue: Boston is drawing stars like R&amp;B singer Ari Lennox to jam band Phish, even as Boston Calling takes a hiatus in 2026.

Boston-area things to do, 2/23-3/1

The Femmes bring back "Gay Prom" and the Museum of Science talks psychedelics.

Monday, 2/23🎤 Tracy Palandijan, CEO and cofounder of the nonprofit Social Finance, discusses how investing and partnerships can drive change in education, workforce development, housing and more at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kennedy Institute," data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-event-tracy-palandjian-on-investing-in-opportunity-tickets-1980734758984" data-vars-content-id="f14c517e-43cb-456f-a692-0a282a56020e" data-vars-headline="Boston-area things to do, 2/23-3/1" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-event-tracy-palandjian-on-investing-in-opportunity-tickets-1980734758984" target="_blank">Kennedy Institute,</a> 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Boston's blockbuster 2026 brings World Cup, Tall Ships and more

From the World Cup to the 250th anniversary of the U.S., here is what is coming to Boston in 2026.

Between the 250th anniversary of the nation&#x27;s founding, the return of the Tall Ships and the first-ever <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup matches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/01/09/world-cup-gillette-stadium-massachusetts-planning-venue-issues" data-vars-content-id="6d435a92-e92b-44de-adcd-9d12f5ffdb2a" data-vars-headline="Boston&#x27;s blockbuster 2026 brings World Cup, Tall Ships and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/01/09/world-cup-gillette-stadium-massachusetts-planning-venue-issues" target="_self">World Cup matches</a> at Gillette Stadium, Boston is getting ready for one of its busiest years yet.Why it matters: The semiquincentennial and World Cup add an extra layer of festivities to a packed schedule that already includes the 130th Boston Marathon and usual harbor festivities.

Winteractive returns with giant art installations across downtown Boston

Giant eyeballs watch over downtown Boston as Winteractive returns.

Boston&#x27;s signature winter art exhibition is up and running for a third year, with 18 international installations designed to bring people to public spaces during the coldest months.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Winteractive" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/01/17/winteractive-pink-men-trees-art-boston" data-vars-content-id="dfbece46-ad4f-463b-a5b9-d68b134d5cb2" data-vars-headline="Winteractive returns with giant art installations across downtown Boston" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/01/17/winteractive-pink-men-trees-art-boston" target="_self">Winteractive</a> is a free, walkable exhibition that transforms downtown into a big, snowy outdoor art gallery.

Seaport hotel turns doing your taxes into a cocktail party

Ditch the home office for Kestra's new Admin Nights.

The Omni Boston Hotel in the Seaport bets you&#x27;d rather tackle your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tax forms" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/08/irs-tax-season-2026-taxes-refund" data-vars-content-id="2efe9023-db6c-4110-8d12-2182ec0a7688" data-vars-headline="Seaport hotel turns doing your taxes into a cocktail party" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/08/irs-tax-season-2026-taxes-refund" target="_self">tax forms</a> with the help of a &quot;Task Tamer Margarita&quot; than suffer alone at home.Why it matters: &quot;Life admin&quot; is the newest nightlife trend. People gather to dispatch their to-do list of boring administrative duties in a bar, restaurant or at a friend&#x27;s home with others doing similar menial tasks.

Boston's biggest New Year's events for 2025–26

Fireworks on the Common, Pops at Symphony Hall, rooftop parties and icy plunges.

It&#x27;s not too late to make plans for ringing in the New Year with your fellow Bostonians.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s a rundown of some options for Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.</li></ul>

Boston Frostival brings drones to the Common

Hundreds of synchronized LED-lit drones will perform holiday-themed aerial displays over the Common.

It&#x27;s not the holidays in Boston until the drones descend on the Common.<ul><li>That&#x27;s what locals might be saying in a generation or two if the city&#x27;s newest winter event — Frostival — takes off.</li></ul>Why it matters: It&#x27;s Boston&#x27;s first coordinated marketing push to bundle seasonal attractions and drive tourism in colder, slower months during and after the holidays.

Cheapskate's guide: Hunter's lunch special

Lunch under $10 still exists in Boston if you know where to look.

Food and Drink

The sub-$10 lunch does exist after all, at least in Southie on Tuesdays.Zoom in: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hunter&#x27;s Kitchen and Bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hunterssouthboston.com/" data-vars-content-id="e3184b68-854f-465a-b890-2d7a12bc2957" data-vars-headline="Cheapskate&#x27;s guide: Hunter&#x27;s lunch special" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hunterssouthboston.com/" target="_blank">Hunter&#x27;s Kitchen and Bar</a> sells its sandwiches for half off on Tuesdays, whether you eat in person or order takeout.

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