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In case you missed it, here's some information about a series of summer fare promotions and discounts on the MBTA Commuter Rail that was announced this morning. These promotions aim to lower costs for riders, support regular commuters and encourage more people to choose public transportation as Massachusetts prepares for a busy season of major events across the state. Free Summer Fridays All Commuter Rail service will be free on Fridays in June, July, and August 2026, incl

June 4th celebration takes place during YW Boston's 160th anniversary year, marking a legacy of advancing equity in Greater Boston. By: YW Boston BOSTON - May 19, 2026 - PRLog -- YW Boston, which is celebrating 160 years of advancing racial equity and building more inclusive communities, will host its 31st Annual Academy of Women Achievers (AWA) on June 4, 2026, from 11:30am-1:30 p.m. at the Westin Copley Place. The event reflects YW Boston's ongoing commitment to eliminating

April 1, 2026 Boston Latin School senior Lucy Zhang is hosting an opening reception for her exhibit, “Voices of the Lower Neponset River,” at the Keys Community Room of Milton Public Library on Mon., April 13, from 6 to 8 p.m… Centuries of industrial activity along the Lower Neponset River have left behind toxic chemicals that still impact neighboring communities today. In 2022, the Lower Neponset River was designated a Superfund site as one of the most polluted waterways in

March 31, 2026 | By: Seth Daniel About 200 people attended an event at the William Reed Auditorium on Talbot Avenue last Thursday to discuss plans for a large public works project for Blue Hill Avenue… Councilor Miniard Culpepper, right, and Councilor Brian Worrell, left, led the meeting. Seth Daniel photos A controversial public works that would include the re-positioning of bus traffic on Blue Hill Avenue into center-running bus lanes was the subject of a two-hour meeting h