Boston Civic Pulse

• Book groups abound for adults, young adults, older adults, and college students at Central Library in Copley Square
• Kicks off Apr 28: Fantastic...

• Fierce resident outrage at council hearing: Former Wu voters feel betrayed, blasting stalled bike lanes and silence as unacceptable.
• Public safety...

• Rollercoaster emotions: Greater Boston's Jewish community marks Yom HaShoah, HaZikaron, and HaAtzmaut — from memory and loss to triumph and hope.
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Frequent branch line pauses for upgrades mean extra shuttle time for Boston riders:

• Green B Branch: Kenmore to BC suspended Apr 22-30 for GLTPS...

Key shift near key transit hub:

• Former plan: Office-to-lab conversion at 222 Friend St., adjacent to North Station
• New proposal: KS Partners LLC...

Youth initiative succeeds: Teens at Robbins Library urged real-time MBTA bus screens after spotting one in Waltham, solving wait times inside.

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• City Hall Plaza Fan Fest: 16 days of free live match broadcasts, interactive games, activities, and cultural showcase – registration required to...

Boston's parking wars heat up as resident concerns collide with policy shifts:

• Charlestown frustration: New 240-unit development at 99 Restaurant...

Residents: Shape large developments via Advisory Groups in Article 80 process.

• Event: Mon, April 27, 6:30–8PM at Civic Pavilion, 5 Congress St
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Transparency red flags in MBTA's largest-ever contract: T resisted releasing the 838-page RFP until Secretary Galvin's office intervened.

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Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang says the city is two years behind Boston in facing fiscal pressures from biotech slumps and dried-up ARPA funds.

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Boston's fiber artist Janet Echelman blends art and engineering in her aerial sculptures, like her iconic Rose Kennedy Greenway piece.

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Midnight magic endures: The Rocky Horror Picture Show became the longest-running theatrical release via screenings starting 50 years ago, outlasting...

Exciting lineup for Boston residents:

• Full slate of cultural, youth, tech, and entrepreneurship events this spring.
• Series of cultural,...

As Boston marks America's 250th birthday, reflect on the MBTA's historic role:

• First public subway in North America opened in 1897 with the oldest...

Allston-Brighton residents are “enraged” by the mayor's decision to exclude community center funding, says Council President Liz Breadon. Budget priorities spark neighborhood backlash.

For 35 years, the Hyde Square Task Force has supported young people in Boston's Latin Quarter through Afro-Latin arts. A cornerstone of neighborhood culture and youth empowerment.

Boston neighborhoods face parking bans and closures for events – plan ahead with MBTA or Bluebikes:

• Back Bay: Saint Botolph St. cleanup (Apr 25);...

Catch Alvin Ailey in Boston:

• 58th annual visit starts April 30, hosted by Vivo Performing Arts (formerly Celebrity Series)
• Bringing two world premieres to the stage
  A must-see for local arts fans!

Boston Summer Market kicks off its fifth year at Seaport Common, featuring 40+ vendors, live DJ, and family programming – all free through September!