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A healthcare giant set to purchase a nationwide physician network from financially disgruntled hospital operator Steward Health Care is catching flak from Massachusetts lawmakers who are calling for a careful review of the deal.

A Suffolk Superior Court justice views the planned massive renovation at Franklin Park’s White Stadium as a win for all Boston residents. The city and Boston Unity Soccer Partners can move forward with the projected $80M undertaking.

Two third-period penalties turned out to be critical, as Toronto, the home team, scored two power-play goals in the final period to secure a 2-1 victory over Boston in Professional Women’s Hockey League action.

Even though the Bruins and Celtics are not starting their championship runs officially for another month, fans from everywhere will come to the Garden next week for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, which will bring a lot of money to the city.

While Michelle Wu was inside for the annual holiday breakfast, North End restaurateurs were outside protesting decisions the mayor has made that they say are hurting their businesses and the neighborhood.

“We all agree: We want the outdoor dining spaces to return. It’s something that is necessary,” a North End restaurant employee said to the Herald as the neighborhood deals with restricted outdoor dining for the second year in a row.

North End restaurateurs are accusing Mayor Michelle Wu of showing them no love by using funds they paid to provide outdoor dining in 2022 to purchase an electric street sweeper.