Demolition of the facility began last week as the renovation project moves forward. The trial over the lawsuit aiming to stop the plans is set to start in one month.

Mayor Wu's plan to remake White Stadium through a partnership with a pro women's soccer team could play a pivotal role in the mayoral race.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and her challenger, Josh Kraft, both appeared at an event Wednesday where they greeted senior citizens while appearing to ignore each other. Earlier in the day, Kraft stood with protesters who want the demolition of White Stadium put on hold.