A new local musical initiative — with a connection to Taylor Swift's dad and The iconic Bluebird Café in Nashville — took another lyrical leap forward this week.

Not even a humid late afternoon in mid-July could keep spectators away from one of the region’s most anticipated parades Thursday.

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox aim to keep their 10-game win streak going when they visit the Chicago Cubs. Chicago is 30-16 in home games and 57-39 overall. The Cubs have a 41-8 record in games when ...