Boston Street Performers Are Out Of Work

Also: The virtual 2020 Boston Marathon begins today; a look into one of Boston's "hidden sacred spaces" ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in Browser]( | [Donate]( [WBUR] [WBUR]( The WBUR Weekender September 5, 2020 Good morning, Today is the Boston Marathon. Kind of. Rather than lining up in Hopkinton, athletes will run this year's marathon solo because of the coronavirus pandemic, and they can complete their 26.2 miles at any time over the next week starting today. If you're running, make sure you follow the guidelines: Run near home, not on the course. Wear a face covering for moments when you can't safely distance from others. And don't forget to download the Boston Athletic Association’s marathon app! Not only is that where you can upload your course and time, but it also includes audio cues that will sync with your progress and play at key mile markers (think the roar of the crowd at the Wellesley scream tunnel right as you're hitting the halfway mark of your run). Even for those of us not lacing up for this week's marathon, there are plenty of lessons and reflections we can take away from this incredible feat. This year has been its own marathon of sorts, and I don't have to tell you it's been really difficult. To celebrate overcoming challenges that can seem insurmountable in the moment, I want to bring back a few thoughtful essays from these Boston Marathon greats: - Des Linden: ['Running Rewards Consistency And Resilience. So Does Life']( - Meb Keflezighi: ['There Are No Guarantees In The Marathon Or In Life']( - Amby Burfoot: [I Won The Boston Marathon 50 Years Ago. Now I Run On Gratitude]( - Kathrine Switzer: [Running Gave Me The Courage To Try New Things]( P.S.– Need some tunes for your run? Earlier this year, we pulled together an [upbeat playlist of local music.]( may find a song or two in there that helps you channel your inner Meb. — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org This Week's Must Reads url[As Boston Sits Empty, Street Performers Struggle To Survive]( Before the pandemic, Boston was one of the country’s busking hotspots. Now street performers are out of work. [Read more.]( Support the news [Key Takeaways From Markey's Big Win Over Kennedy]( Sen. Ed Markey successfully defended his seat against a Democratic primary challenge by Rep. Joe Kennedy, and town-by-town results help explain how he did it. Here are three takeaways from the race, based on the map above. [Read more.]( - PHOTOS: [Mass. Voters Hit The Polls – With Sanitizer And Masks – In Unprecedented Primary]( [For Nearly 140 Years, A Seaside Mission Has Offered Ship Workers Small Comforts And Spiritual Support]( This story is part of an audio-visual project, called "Hidden Sacred Spaces" which takes listeners and viewers inside these little-known places of worship to reveal their significance and histories. This is part one of three radio stories and 3-D augmented-reality experiences that offer new and otherwise impossible ways for the public to interact with these spaces. [Read more.]( [9 Current And Former Boston Police Officers Charged In Overtime Fraud Scheme]( For almost three years, Boston police officers assigned to work in the department's evidence warehouse in Hyde Park routinely filed for overtime they didn't work, federal prosecutors say, racking up more than $200,000 in fraudulent pay. [Read more.]( [Commentary | It's Exhausting, But We Must Fight Every Act Of Racism And Sexism]( There is no place now for a pick-your-battles strategy, writes Kabria Baumgartner. The struggle requires our collective voice. [Read more.]( Time For A Break Watch: Charlie Kaufman's newest film, "I'm Thinking Of Ending Things," which dropped on Netflix yesterday. You may want to [read the review]( from movie critic Sean Burns first. Make: [These granola energy bars]( from Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst. They're packed with nuts, dried fruit, seeds and oats. Share: Your favorite place to grab a slice of pie in Massachusetts. Let us know by replying back to this email and we may include your pick in a story later next week. For Your Health: NPR created this [helpful video]( how to protect yourself from coronavirus particles that linger in the air. It's worth the watch. ICYMI: Make sure you listen to the [farewell episode of Only A Game](. (Spoiler Alert: Bill Littlefield returns for the sendoff.) Catch Up On Coronavirus What To Know Today: New research out of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center suggests that one COVID-19 spring takes a greater toll on hospitals than five flu seasons. [Read more.]( Coronavirus By The Numbers: The seven-day average for positive coronavirus tests hit another all-time low this week. Revised state data shows the rate is now at 0.9%. Just under 120,000 people in Massachusetts have tested positive for the virus and nearly 9,100 people have died. Before you go: ["I still think the 1986 Boston Celtics were better..."]( Correction: In yesterday's WBUR Today, we incorrectly misgendered Jesse Mermell as "he/him" instead of "she/her." We regret the typo. 😎 Forward to a friend. They can sign up [here](. 📣 Give us your feedback: newsletters@wbur.org 📨 Get more WBUR stories sent to your inbox. 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