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Good morning Foxborough! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which New England volunteers just earned $10,000 awards in Foxborough?
  • How do the Revs stack up before Saturday's Gillette Stadium showdown?
  • How Macklemore's exit could shape Ed Sheeran's Foxborough shows

Also on today's calendar: Art In The Park Sharon 2026 and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Taylor F.!

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New England Patriots Foundation, Kraft family award $10,000 donations to 26 local nonprofits (boston25news.com subscription) — In Foxborough, the Kraft family and New England Patriots Foundation just honored 26 volunteers from across New England with Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards, each paired with a $10,000 donation to their nonprofit. If you're involved with local charities, these Foxborough-based awards highlight major funding opportunities and celebrate volunteers ranging from teenagers to seniors who are strengthening communities like yours.
   

2. New England Revolution vs Orlando City SC Prediction, 9/19/2026 Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds (docsports.com) — This weekend's New England Revolution match against Orlando City is set for Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, giving local fans a home game packed with playoff implications. The preview breaks down odds, goalkeepers, and key playmakers so Foxborough supporters know what to watch for and how the teams stack up statistically before heading to the stadium or tuning in.
   

3. Ed Sheeran speaks out after Macklemore dropped from tour over pro-Palestinian comments (wadk.com) — Foxborough residents planning to see Ed Sheeran at Gillette Stadium later this month should know Macklemore has been dropped from the tour after pro-Palestinian comments, amid pressure from venue owners including Robert Kraft. Sheeran says promoters and stadiums insisted Macklemore be removed or shows could be canceled, sparking debate over political speech at high-profile concerts coming to town.
   

4. Hannah Einbinder Wishes Fellow Redhead Ed Sheeran a 'REALLY Bad Sun Burn' After Sharing His Reported $400 Million Net Worth: 'I Say This as a Ginger' (whereisthebuzz.com) — Ed Sheeran's upcoming shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough are in the spotlight after venue owner Robert Kraft barred rapper Macklemore from performing there, citing concerns about antisemitic rhetoric. The decision, tied to Macklemore's Gaza-related performances, has rippled across the tour, with multiple U.S. venues now refusing to host him and some artists publicly backing his stance.
   

5. AOC Accuses Robert Kraft of Coordinating Stadium Ban After Macklemore's Removal From Ed Sheeran Tour (vinnews.com) — Gillette Stadium in Foxborough is at the center of a national free-speech fight after owner Robert Kraft barred rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's September shows, citing antisemitic rhetoric. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez now accuses Kraft of pressuring stadiums nationwide to drop the artist over his Gaza-related messages, raising questions about how venue owners shape which political views reach big audiences.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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