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Gen Z is outrunning millennials but San Francisco run clubs are open to all
Running is lapping other sports across fitness trackers, and Gen Z is setting the pace.Why it matters: During a loneliness crisis and remote work era, running is one way to release stress and make new friends.Between the lines: Young singles are also joining running clubs to find dates. Content creator Cindy Sandjo, 29, told The New York Times her followers said these groups "are the new dating apps."By the numbers: 84% of Strava users tell the fitness tracker company their No. 1 reason for exercising is social connection.Gen Z is 29% more likely than millennials to work out with another...
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How to navigate traffic as Pride events take over San Francisco
This weekend is shaping up to be a busy one for San Francisco as Pride events are set to take over many of the city's roads. Why it matters: Traffic is going to be tough to navigate. Expect a lot of it from both cars and pedestrians. State of play: The city is home to one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world, with over 1 million people expected to attend events over the weekend, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. What to know: The Pride parade starts at 10:30am Sunday and will travel southwest down Market Street from...
Baseball, Pride and Hello Kitty: Your June 28-30 weekend guide to SF
If you're looking for some ways to fill your time this weekend, we've got you covered. Friday🏳️⚧️ Take part in the 20th anniversary Trans March at Dolores Park. Events start at 11am with the march running from 6-7:30pm.⚾️ The NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers roll into town for a three-game weekend series against the Giants. First pitch for Game One is scheduled for 7:15pm. Saturday🐱 The Hello Kitty cafe truck will be rolling through town, stopping at Stonestown Galleria from 10am-7pm.🛍️ Check out The Park Market at Crane Cove for music, food, drinks and more. It runs from 11am-5pm.🧇 W San Francisco is hosting a "Drag Me to Brunch" pride show from 11am-1pm. The event also doubles as a fundraiser, with a portion of the proceeds going to LYRIC Center for the LGBTQ+ Youth! Sunday🏳️🌈 Pride parade down Market Street starts at 10:30am followed by a party at City Hall from 1-5pm.🎶 Chicano Batman performs as the second act of this year's Stern Grove Festival. Doors open at noon, with a DJ at 1pm and the show starts at 2pm.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios San Francisco.
How Massachusetts ignited the US marriage-equality fight
Massachusetts wasn't just the first state to win over the courts on same-sex marriage. It was the first to show society that gay couples were everywhere — and they were ready to defend their right to be treated like any other American family.Why it matters: Twenty years after the first gay marriages, there's real fear among some that under a second Trump administration, the Supreme Court could eventually roll back the right to wed.Revisiting history might help mobilize for the future.How it happened: Vermont's adoption of civil unions marked a long-awaited victory for gay couples, but Mary Bonauto, an attorney...
Warriors hope to find late draft success with single second round pick
The first round of the NBA draft starts Wednesday at 5pm, but barring a trade, the Warriors won't be picking in the first round. The big picture: Golden State holds the 52nd overall pick (acquired from Indiana during the Cory Joseph trade) and will hope to find a diamond in the rough to complement their aging stars. What to know: This year's draft class has been hailed as lacking serious star power, however, there could be some strong role players available in the second round.Fun fact: The Warriors have historically had some success with draft picks in round two. Of...
How a Boston digital news maven fought for LGBTQ+ rights
Michelle Johnson prepared for a fight. It was the early '90s, and she was about to ask an HR official at The Boston Globe for a health plan that covered her domestic partner.The Globe said sure — "not the answer I was expecting," says Johnson, who became the first at the newspaper to obtain those benefits.Why it matters: There are pioneers charting their own course all around us who never go viral or grace the front pages of newspapers.The big picture: Johnson's victory came at least a decade before dozens of U.S. companies started offering domestic partners benefits and before...
How a Boston digital news maven fought for LGBTQ+ rights
Michelle Johnson prepared for a fight. It was the early '90s, and she was about to ask an HR official at The Boston Globe for a health plan that covered her domestic partner.The Globe said sure — "not the answer I was expecting," says Johnson, who became the first at the newspaper to obtain those benefits.Why it matters: There are pioneers charting their own course all around us who never go viral or grace the front pages of newspapers.The big picture: Johnson's victory came at least a decade before dozens of U.S. companies started offering domestic partners benefits and before...
Karen Read case: Decision looms as jurors deliberate
Jurors spent Monday afternoon deliberating over whether they believe Karen Read murdered her boyfriend.Why it matters: The case that has been discussed, dissected and debated for two years and attracted wall-to-wall media coverage may be nearing its end.Catch up fast: Prosecutors say Read ran over John O'Keefe with her SUV on Jan. 29, 2022, after dropping him off outside a house party in Canton and left him for dead.The defense says O'Keefe, a Boston police officer, died after a fight at the party.Read faces charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence and leaving the scene of personal...
Waymo drops waitlist, opens driverless car services to anyone in San Francisco
If you were hoping to take a spin in the self-driving Waymo cars, now's your chance. The company announced Tuesday anyone in San Francisco can now hail a ride instead of needing to be approved off a waitlist. Why it matters: San Francisco is the second city in the U.S., after Phoenix, where the robotaxis are open to anyone. How it works: You can request a ride on Waymo using the Waymo One app, and the process is much like using Uber or Lyft. The pricing structure is also similar — riders are charged a base fee plus time and...
California's suicide hotline answer rate lags behind U.S. average
Nearly two years after the rollout of a revamped U.S. suicide hotline, California trails the national average for 988 crisis call answer rate.The big picture: Amid nationwide concern over worsening mental health, the federal government has given states over $1 billion to build out the 988 hotline since Congress passed a bipartisan bill in 2020, with the expectation that states would establish their own long-term funding to operate call centers and crisis services.But those efforts have been uneven, contributing to significantly lower response times in certain states. As with much of the health care system, the level of crisis services...
Fifty years later, Boston integration fight is a testament to grassroots power
Fifty years ago, Black families and white allies who fought for equal education scored a major victory when a federal judge ordered Boston Public Schools to desegregate.Why it matters: The success of Boston's grassroots integration push is often overshadowed by the controversial implementation of busing.What they're saying: There's a lesson to be learned in "the power of community organizing and advocacy … not waiting for elected officials to take action," says Tanisha Sullivan, president of the NAACP Boston branch.Boston's desegregation fight illustrated the power of communities using their voices to create an inclusive culture through demonstrations and initiatives like the...
The best and worst travel times for Bostonians this July 4
More than 60 million people will travel by car around the July Fourth holiday, per AAA.Why it matters: Many of those travelers, including those heading to the Cape, could get stuck in traffic if they leave at the wrong time.State of play: Boston-area travelers heading to Hyannis may see a 31% traffic increase around the holiday, per INRIX, a traffic analytics company cited by AAA.Congestion there is expected to peak around 1:45pm on July 4, INRIX says.Zoom in: INRIX and AAA say travelers who leave on Monday, July 1, will see "minimal traffic impact."After that, traffic will ramp up in the afternoons.Here are the best and worst times to leave, per INRIX and AAA:Tuesday, 7/2:Best: After 7pmWorst: 2pm-6pmWednesday, 7/3:Best: Before noonWorst: 2pm-7pmThursday, 7/4:Best: :Before noonWorst: 2pm-7pmFriday, 7/5:Best: Before 10amWorst: 11am-4pmSaturday, 7/6:Best: Before 10amWorst: 10:30am-2:30pmSunday, 7/7:Best: Before 11amWorst: 2pm-8pmMonday, 7/8:Best: After 7pmWorst: 1pm-5pmSign up for Axios Boston for free.
Boston extends office-to-housing conversion program until 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu is extending Boston’s pilot program turning offices into housing until the end of 2025.And she’s offering a collective $15 million in state funding as an incentive.Zoom in: Gov. Maura Healey and Wu announced the extension Monday.The $15 million would help building owners cover some of the conversion costs.Each building owner could get up to $215,000 per affordable unit or up to $4 million per project.State of play: The pilot has received nine applications since October to turn 13 office buildings into apartment or condo buildings.They include about 412 housing units.The city projects it will see at least another 300 units of housing approved by extending the program.If approved, those building owners can get a 75% property tax break for up to 29 years as long as they keep 20% of the units affordable. City planning officials have approved two of the applications, at 281 Franklin St. and 85 Devonshire St.Construction on those buildings is set to begin later this summer, per the city.Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
Boston extends office-to-housing conversion program until 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu is extending Boston’s pilot program turning offices into housing until the end of 2025.And she’s offering a collective $15 million in state funding as an incentive.Zoom in: Gov. Maura Healey and Wu announced the extension Monday.The $15 million would help building owners cover some of the conversion costs.Each building owner could get up to $215,000 per affordable unit or up to $4 million per project.State of play: The pilot has received nine applications since October to turn 13 office buildings into apartment or condo buildings.They include about 412 housing units.The city projects it will see at least another 300 units of housing approved by extending the program.If approved, those building owners can get a 75% property tax break for up to 29 years as long as they keep 20% of the units affordable. City planning officials have approved two of the applications, at 281 Franklin St. and 85 Devonshire St.Construction on those buildings is set to begin later this summer, per the city.Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
Boston extends office-to-housing conversion program until 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu is extending Boston’s pilot program turning offices into housing until the end of 2025.And she’s offering a collective $15 million in state funding as an incentive.Zoom in: Gov. Maura Healey and Wu announced the extension Monday.The $15 million would help building owners cover some of the conversion costs.Each building owner could get up to $215,000 per affordable unit or up to $4 million per project.State of play: The pilot has received nine applications since October to turn 13 office buildings into apartment or condo buildings.They include about 412 housing units.The city projects it will see at least another 300 units of housing approved by extending the program.If approved, those building owners can get a 75% property tax break for up to 29 years as long as they keep 20% of the units affordable. City planning officials have approved two of the applications, at 281 Franklin St. and 85 Devonshire St.Construction on those buildings is set to begin later this summer, per the city.Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
Melanoma cases are on the rise in California, but stable in SF
San Francisco's rates of melanoma are stable as cases are trending upward both statewide and nationally.Why it matters: Melanoma accounts for only about 1% of skin cancers; however, it's responsible for most skin cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).By the numbers: California averaged 22.4 melanoma cases per 100,000 people from 2016 to 2020, slightly below the national rate of 22.5, according to the National Cancer Institute.San Francisco averaged 19.4 cases, while Alameda County averaged 19.The intrigue: Marin County continues to be an outlier, averaging 55.9 cases per 100,000 people — the highest rate among California counties.Researchers have...
The Poet Laureate and National Park Service want poets out in nature
A picnic table in Provincetown is part of an effort to connect major works of American poetry with the natural settings that inspired them.Why it matters: The "You Are Here: Poetry in Parks" effort, led by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, is a collaboration between the National Parks Service and the Library of Congress to get literary Americans out into nature.Studies show a link between time spent outdoors in nature and mental well-being.Seven national parks will host new installations displaying some of the best American poetry:Mary Oliver's "Can You Imagine?" was unveiled last week on a table at the Cape...
Boston-area things to do this week
Monday 6/24Catch "The Harlottery," a horror burlesque show celebrating author Shirley Jackson and her short story, "The Lottery," at the Midway, 8pm-10:30pm.Price: $10. 21+Tuesday 6/25Gear up for Independence Day by touring our own patriotic headquarters. The Old South Meeting House and Old State House are open for tours ($15 for both.)The Harvard Book Store hosts a talk between Jack Turban, author of "Free to Be: Understanding Kids & Gender Identity" and Schuyler Bailar, 7pm.Bailar, who swam for Harvard College, became the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division I men's team.Find other LGBTQ+ events on...
Highlights from the Celtics' victory parade
They played. They conquered. They hopped on the duck boats to celebrate their NBA title. Boston pulled out all the stops Friday to celebrate the Celtics' 18th NBA title with a downtown parade. Here are the highlights:Jayson Tatum throws shade at MiamiThe Celtics didn't waste any time celebrating after defeating the Dallas Mavericks Monday night, hopping on a plane to Miami within hours of Game 5."You guys have been on a lot of hard-fought trips to Miami," Celtics TV analyst Brian Scalabrine said, in a pre-parade interview with the team. "Was this one a little sweeter?" "They're always...
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