Open Newbury Street goes car-free today

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Open Newbury Street turns Back Bay car-free today

Newbury Street closes to cars from Berkeley Street to Massachusetts Avenue from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. The shopping strip becomes a pedestrian promenade for strolling, shopping, and outdoor dining across Back Bay.

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Red Line suspended between Alewife and Park St through July 30

MBTA Red Line service remains suspended between Alewife and Park Street through July 30 for signal and track work, with shuttle buses and fare-free Commuter Rail alternatives available.

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'Paranormal Activity' plays Emerson Colonial Theatre today

The pre-Broadway stage adaptation of 'Paranormal Activity' has performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. today at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.

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Little Groove hosts kids' music class at Lyrik Back Bay today

Lyrik Back Bay hosts Little Groove's interactive music session on its open-air plaza at 10:30 a.m. today, with singing, dancing, and play for toddlers and families.

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City Council demands stronger enforcement of noise laws

The Boston City Council adopted a resolution urging city agencies and police to enforce noise complaints more consistently, with clearer documentation and faster response times.

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Council endorses resolutions backing disability rights

The Boston City Council adopted resolutions marking Disability Pride Month and backing state bills H.4358 and S.2662 to speed up wheelchair repair timelines.

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Charles River issued cyanobacteria algae bloom advisory

The Boston Public Health Commission is warning residents and pets to avoid contact with the Charles River between West Roxbury and Needham due to a potential toxic blue-green algae bloom.

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City Council declares today 'BarberTime Day' in Boston

The Boston City Council designated Sunday, July 26, 2026, as BarberTime Day, honoring the grooming industry and neighborhood barbershops.

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Boston Festival Orchestra closes summer season with Bruckner

The Boston Festival Orchestra closes its summer season at NEC's Jordan Hall with Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante and Bruckner's Symphony No. 6.

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Council backs state bill enabling local road safety cameras

The Boston City Council adopted a resolution supporting state bills S.2344 and H.3754, which would let Massachusetts cities install automated speeding and red-light cameras.

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City Council supports Boston Medical Center nurses in dispute

The Boston City Council adopted a resolution backing more than 1,500 Boston Medical Center nurses represented by 1199SEIU as they negotiate for fair wages, affordable healthcare, and safe working conditions.

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NTSB report details June near-miss at Logan Airport

A preliminary NTSB report found air traffic control mistakenly cleared an American Airlines Boeing 737 to cross a runway as a Delta flight was on final approach, bringing the aircraft within 670 feet of each other.

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Trinity Church hosts Sunday Holy Eucharist services today

Trinity Church in Copley Square holds Holy Eucharist services today at 9 a.m., with a children's homily, and again at 5 p.m.

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