🦉 Owls, Lawsuits & Sox Heat Up..Just Another Tuesday in Boston

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Good day, Boston! here’s your Tuesday, August 5 edition.

📰 METRO REPORT

Baby owl sighting in West Roxbury
A lone owlet was spotted sitting on a West Roxbury sidewalk on August 5, delighting wildlife watchers. Officials urge residents not to touch it and to call animal control if it appears injured.

Source: WHDH 7News (WHDH 7News)

Fenway concession workers threaten strike
Aramark concession staff at Fenway Park have threatened to strike again starting Wednesday, calling for better pay and scheduling ahead of high-attendance games. No resolution yet.

Source: WHDH 7News (WHDH 7News)

🚦 TRANSPORTATION & TRANSIT

No major MBTA disruptions reported this morning. Commuter rail and subway service across Boston and its suburbs are running smoothly today.

 BUSINESS & ECONOMY

💊 Vertex posts strong performance on cystic fibrosis drug
Boston-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported stronger-than-expected results from its cystic fibrosis treatments, boosting investor confidence as the company eyes new product launches this year.
Source: Reuters

📦 Boston Dynamics to unveil next-gen warehouse robot
Waltham-based Boston Dynamics announced it will showcase its new AI-powered warehouse robot at an upcoming demo this week. The robot is designed to speed up e-commerce fulfillment and will pilot with a major logistics partner this fall.
Source: Boston Business Journal

SPORTS

⚾ Red Sox win again: 8–5 over Royals, streak extends to six
Boston took down Kansas City Monday night, riding a three-run homer by Jarren Duran and solid six-inning work from Brayan Bello. Four-star hitters led the offense as the Sox built an early lead.

Source: Reuters (Reuters)

 ARTS & CULTURE

Tonight’s Plans: Somerville Porchfest kickoff
Starting this evening, Somerville Porchfest hits Union Square, an eclectic mix of local musicians performing from front porches across the neighborhood. Live music, local vibes, zero cover charge.

Source: MeetBoston event guide (overthemonster.com)

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar

• Somerville Porchfest (Aug 5–6): Catch dozens of acts playing across porches in Union Square this Tuesday and Wednesday. A grassroots arts staple.

  Source: MeetBoston (overthemonster.com)

• Fall River fire lawsuit (filed Aug 5): A new civil suit alleges negligence in the July 14 assisted-living fire that killed nine at Gabriel House, raising fresh debate over oversight.

  Source: Boston 25 News (yahoo.com)

 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Fall River fire investigation continues
Lawsuits filed this morning allege staffing failures and safety protocol lapses in the July tragedy at Gabriel House. A state-mandated review is ongoing, with inspectors probing fire-response and facility oversight.

Source: Boston 25 News (yahoo.com)

See yah Tomorrah!