Sox Sweep, Sign-Stealing Shenanigans, and a Machete Standoff?!

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☕️ The Beantown Beacon

Your indispensable guide to Boston.
Good morning, Boston, it’s Monday, August 4, 2025. Here's your briefing to start the week on point.

📰 METRO REPORT

Cambridge machete standoff ends with arrest
Police closed down a Cambridge bus stop after an 18‑hour standoff with a machete‑wielding man, ending with his arrest following a reported assault on a bystander. No further injuries were reported.
Source: WHDH(WHDH 7News)

Beach Ability draws hundreds in East Boston
Triangle, Inc.’s inclusive event at Constitution Beach celebrated accessible recreation, drawing hundreds for adaptive beach fun on Sunday.
Source: WHDH(WHDH 7News)

City updates liquor license rules
Boston now allows eligible venues to upgrade from beer‑and‑wine to full alcohol licenses, with over 58 new licenses approved in recent weeks, expected to reshape the local nightlife landscape.
Source: WHDH(WHDH 7News)

🚦 TRANSPORTATION & TRANSIT

No current MBTA alerts; service is running normally across Boston and nearby suburbs this morning. Commutes and weekend reroutes remain clear.

💼 BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Liquor licensure expands downtown
Following new legislation, businesses across Boston, including dining and entertainment venues, are moving to secure full alcohol licenses, potentially reviving spots keen on evening service and cocktails.
Source: WHDH(WHDH 7News)

🏀 SPORTS

Sox sweep Astros with dominant win
Boston capped its three-game home series with a 6–1 win Sunday behind Lucas Giolito's eight shutout innings and a six-run fourth inning fueled by Houston mistakes. The Red Sox have won five straight and seven of eight games, vaulting into the playoff picture.
Source: Reuters(Reuters)

Royals vs. Red Sox preview: Monday night matchup
Boston hosts Kansas City tonight at Fenway Park, opening a three-game set as they ride momentum from a weekend sweep of Houston.
Source: MeetBoston schedule(Meet Boston)

Pitching setback: Tanner Houck to miss season
Red Sox right‑hander Tanner Houck will miss the rest of the season after being cleared for Tommy John surgery, knocking out a key arm from the rotation.
Source: NewsCenter Maine(News Center Maine)

Sign‑stealing drama reemerges
Astros reliever Héctor Neris confronted Boston’s third base coach mid-game over suspected sign‑stealing, briefly clearing the benches. No official action forthcoming, but tensions underscored recent rule controversies.
Source: Houston Chronicle(Houston Chronicle)

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 ARTS & CULTURE

Tonight’s Plans: Comedy Gold in Harvard Square
Boston’s beloved comedy club brings back top-tier stand-up acts tonight. Laughter and late‑night bites make this a Monday winners’ choice.
Source: Harvard Square event listing(Meet Boston)

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar

• Red Sox vs. Royals (Aug 4–6): Boston begins a new three-game home series vs. Kansas City. key games for playoff positioning.
  

• Dine Out Boston (Aug 3–16): Restaurant Week continues citywide with prix‑fixe menus and local specials. Ideal for sampling your next favorite.
  

 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Scooter strike injures Allston pedestrian
A pedestrian hit by an electric scooter in Allston over the weekend is recovering in hospital. Boston officials are reviewing safety protocols amid rising e‑scooter usage.
Source: WHDH(WHDH 7News)

Stay sharp, Boston. From intense baseball at Fenway to public safety and evolving nightlife, you’ll want to keep this momentum going all week.