Tick Bite Surge in Northeast, Celtics Eye Series Win
From Sunny Mornings Boston by Sunny Mornings Media
April 30, 2026 · 11 min · Season 4
About this episode
This episode discusses the rise in tick bites in the Northeast and the Boston sports scene, including the Celtics' playoff push and the Bruins' critical game.
Thursday April 30, 2026 In this episode, we delve into the alarming rise in tick bites across the Northeast, with emergency room visits reaching their highest level in nearly a decade. Despite the harsh winter, ticks are thriving, prompting local health officials, including Needham's assistant public health director, Julie McCarthy, to caution residents about the resilient pests. Meanwhile, Boston sports fans are on edge as the Celtics prepare to clinch their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, with Jayson Tatum back in top form. The Bruins face a do-or-die Game 6 against Buffalo at TD Garden, while the Red Sox struggle with a depleted rotation and a tough schedule ahead. In national news, Saudi Arabia's withdrawal of funding from LIV Golf signals potential turmoil for the league. The U.S. economy faces challenges as Federal Reserve dynamics shift, and SpaceX gears up for a historic IPO. Locally, Boston weather remains cloudy with rain showers and patchy fog, but sunnier skies are expected by Friday. Stay informed on these significant stories and more in today's episode. @sunnymorningsmedia
Topics covered
- tick bites
- Boston sports
- Celtics
- Bruins
- Red Sox
- Saudi Arabia
- U.S. economy
Keywords
- tick bites
- Celtics
- Bruins
- Red Sox
- Saudi Arabia
- LIV Golf
- U.S. economy
- SpaceX
- Boston weather
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Bruins, Buffalo, Red Sox, Saudi Arabia, LIV Golf, Federal Reserve, SpaceX
Places: Northeast, Boston
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