Walsh's Proposal Calls For Chewing Tobacco Ban At Boston Ballparks
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has filed a proposal to ban smokeless tobacco products like dip and snuff from all city ballparks, from Fenway Park to neighborhood Little League fields.
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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has filed a proposal to ban smokeless tobacco products like dip and snuff from all city ballparks, from Fenway Park to neighborhood Little League fields.
Pedro Martinez has already taken his place among the greats of the game in Cooperstown, and on Tuesday, he'll join the fellow greats of Fenway Park.
From concerts to football games to soccer matches to hockey games to (obviously) baseball games, Fenway Park has played host to a wide variety of contests over the years. But a new event could be on the way.
Summer is in full swing, which means parents around New England are looking to find activities for the whole family. Those summer plans may very well include a trip to historic Fenway Park.
It wants to extend the screens that typically cover only a few sections behind the plate so that they run from foul pole to foul pole.
Boston City Councillor Stephen J. Murphy is calling for a review of safety measures at major league ballparks like Fenway Park.
A woman hit in the head by a foul ball during a New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park on Friday night has been released from the hospital.
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia surprised nine Salem Five Bank contest winners by taking them on a personal trolley tour of Boston on Saturday morning.
A fan was taken to the hospital after she was hit by a foul ball at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox will sport a particularly patriotic look as they take the field today at Fenway Park against the Houston Astros.
Fenway Park will host an Independence Day celebration following Friday night's game against the Astros.
Shortly after Pedro Martinez is enshrined among the best to ever play the game of baseball, he'll see his number take its place among the best to call Fenway Park home.
Rob Manfred has a lot on his plate in his first year as commissioner of Major League Baseball.
From sporty dads to well-dressed businessmen and everyone inbetween, there are high quality products that will make perfect Father's Day gifts!
Tonya Carpenter suffered serious injuries when she was hit by a bat at Fenway Park.
Tonya Carpenter suffered life-threatening injuries at Fenway Park last week.
When you need something more substantial than just peanuts and Cracker Jack, these are Phantom's picks for the 8 Greatest place to eat outside Fenway Park.
Commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball will re-evaluate fan safety at stadiums following the serious injury to a woman at Fenway Park last week.
The family of the woman struck by a broken bat during a Red Sox game at Fenway Park Friday night says her health is improving.
Hanley Ramirez tallied three hits to spark the Boston Red Sox' offense in their win over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday.
A fan hit by a broken bat at Fenway Park is expected to survive after suffering life-threatening injuries during a game between the Oakland Athletics and Boston Red Sox.
A woman has life-threatening injuries after she was hit by a broken bat during the Red Sox game.
Monday night's Red Sox-Twins game at Fenway Park has been postponed due to the weather, and will be made up Wednesday as part of a split-admission, day-night doubleheader.
A pregnant woman was struck by a car near Fenway Park Thursday afternoon.
Fans are invited to take their dog for a walk around Fenway next month.
The owner of a Boston ticket resale agency says the cost of tickets for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium has fallen as controversy surrounds the tour.
Drivers are feeling the impact of high gas prices across the country, but filling up the tank is just one of several factors making it increasingly expensive to own a car.
The Methuen School Committee is considering restricting students who do not have a Massachusetts driver's license from riding electric bicycles on school campuses.
In Norwood and North Attleboro, Massachusetts, their police chiefs are making pleas to keep their Flock cameras rolling.
Macklemore and Robert Kraft each issued new statements Wednesday as controversy surrounds Ed Sheeran's tour.
Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media.
Macklemore asked Robert Kraft to match a $1 million donation to support Palestinians as controversy surrounds Ed Sheeran's tour.
Franklin, Massachusetts, police released video that shows a Tesla passing another car and failing to stop for a school bus with its lights on.
The owner of a Boston ticket resale agency says the cost of tickets for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium has fallen as controversy surrounds the tour.
Drivers are feeling the impact of high gas prices across the country, but filling up the tank is just one of several factors making it increasingly expensive to own a car.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday.
The bad news for the New England Patriots continues to get worse when it comes to wide receiver A.J. Brown's ankle injury.
Ranger Suarez struck out eight in seven innings of one-run ball, Wilyer Abreu hit a tiebreaking two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Saturday to halt a three-game skid.
For the first time ever, the annual Red Bandana Game was held on 9/11, honoring Welles Crowther's heroism.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.