By Jay Fitzgerald – A blog about Boston, Hub of the Universe, and everything else.


Headlines shorts: … Healey’s ‘sober’ budget … Trump roots for Pats … Defunct commie camp …Crypto vs Wall Street … From Weylu’s to apartments …Josh Shapiro for President 2028

— This is a good summary of the governor’s $63 billion state budget plan: “Healey’s budget proposal reflects sober fiscal situation” (Globe)

— Well, it worked spectacularly well on paper and white boards: “Five years later, MBTA Communities Act spurs ‘real but modest’ change, report finds” (GBH)

— Another reason for many Americans to hate the Pats: “Patriots have a fan in the White House: President Trump rooting for team in Super Bowl” (Herald)

— And he’s now a fugitive from the law: “New film centers (on) a multi-millionaire’s now-defunct communist collective in the Berkshires” (GBH)

— You know it’s getting weird when you find yourself siding with Wall Street titans: “The Crypto CEO Who’s Become Enemy No. 1 on Wall Street” (WSJ)

— Let’s hope they mean it: “Top Dem: Senate Ready to Make Run at ‘Bold’ Housing Policies” (B&T)

— Weylu’s, RIP. But it’s for a good cause: “300 apartments proposed for site of once-iconic Route 1 restaurant” (BBJ)

— They’re now openly referring to him as a presidential contender – and that’s welcome news to many moderate liberals: “Josh Shapiro Takes a Gamble on His Faith” (The Atlantic) 

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