The city is ready. This is an easy layup,” he said during Wednesday’s City Council meeting. The WNBA expanded to the Bay Area this year, and is set to arrive in Toronto and Portland in 2026.

UPDATED: July 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM EDT The Boston City Council president and city clerk are splitting acting mayor duties this week while Mayor Michelle Wu takes a family vacation in Maine.

According to The Boston Herald, Worrell recently called for a public hearing to explore bringing an HBCU to Boston-a city that was once a leader in Black education during the 19th century.