An eighth Boston College football player has decided to enter the transfer portal. Eagles wide receiver/running back Datrell Jones announced his intention to enter the portal on Friday afternoon via social media.

The crash occurred last year after Champagnie and Farley attempted to stop a silver Hyundai in Mattapan around 3 a.m. Police said the car was stolen and possibly connected to other criminal activity. Winslow was a passenger along with two other boys aged 14 and 15. A 17-year-old Roslindale boy was driving the car.

Older than Fenway Park, older than both Boston Gardens, older than the Bruins and Celtics and the NBA and NHL, too. Matthews Arena will be closing its doors this week after more than a century of hosting the biggest names not just in sports but also politics,

If a trip to Boston is also on the itinerary, then three days is ideal to explore without rushing. You can see major neighborhoods, like Back Bay, South End and the North End. Then, you can hit museums and historical sites and still have time for a day trip or harbor cruise then go on a weekend trip nearby.

Janine Fondon, an American International College professor from Springfield, will receive PRSA Boston’s top award for her work amplifying voices and building connections in public relations.

From fireworks to ice sculptures, here's everything you need to know for the free New Year's Eve celebration in Boston.

In a note to the Globe newsroom Friday, Barnes said she is stepping down at the end of next week and will stay on staff as an editor-at-large.