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9/11 25th anniversary: name reading at State House
September 11, 2026
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Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Commemorates 25th Anniversary at State House
The Massachusetts 9/11 Fund holds its 25th anniversary commemoration today at the State House, with a Reading of the Names at 8:30 a.m. on the steps and the Madeline 'Amy' Sweeney Award at 10 a.m. The free 'Massachusetts Remembers: United We Stand' event runs until 3:30 p.m., bringing together families, public officials, and first responders.
The Boston Calendar
Developer Proposes 476 Apartments at Park Square Building in Back Bay
Vanbarton Group filed a letter of intent to convert the historic Park Square Building into 476 apartments, with 81 income-restricted units, seeking a 29-year tax break.
Universal Hub
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' 'Purpose' Takes Stage at Wimberly Theatre
The Huntington presents the Pulitzer-winning family drama 'Purpose' tonight at 7:30 p.m., directed by Josiah Davis.
Boston Theatre Scene
Boston Police Citywide Incident Log for September 10
BPD logged nine aggravated assaults, one residential burglary, seven vehicle larcenies, and four auto thefts in the past 24 hours.
Boston Police Department
CapeFLYER Sets All-Time Passenger Record for Summer 2026
The MBTA and Cape Cod RTA reported the CapeFLYER carried a record 16,045 passengers this summer, a 7% increase over 2025.
MBTA
Boston Election Commission Reviews Mail Ballots in Senate Recount
Commissioners reconvened for administrative signature verification of absentee and mail-in ballot envelopes after the primary recount certification.
City of Boston
Boston Arts Festival Returns to Waterfront Park for 23rd Edition
The festival runs Sept 12-13 at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, featuring over 50 local artists and live music.
Beacon Hill Times
Comedian Laura Ramoso Brings 'The Calm Down Tour' to The Wilbur
The German-Italian comedian and viral sketch creator performs tonight at 7:30 p.m.
The Wilbur
Young Thug Brings 'The New Generation Tour' to MGM Music Hall
Hip-hop artist performs at 8 p.m. tonight with special guest NAV.
The Boston Calendar
Colombian Singer Ryan Castro Performs at BU's Agganis Arena
Urban reggaeton artist headlines 'Sende: The Last Dance Tour' tonight at 8 p.m.
The Boston Calendar
BPD Reports Scooter Crackdown Yields Weapon Seizures at Council Hearing
Boston Police testified that officers confiscated 289 more scooters this summer and that 40% of recent gun crimes involved people on scooters.
Universal Hub
Green Line Trolley Fire at North Station Causes MBTA Delays
An outbound Green Line trolley caught fire at its roof connection around 11 p.m. on Sept 10, causing 15-minute delays.
Universal Hub
Boston Public Schools Bus On-Time Rates Drop on First Day of Classes
District data shows a higher percentage of BPS buses ran late on the first day of school compared to last year.
Universal Hub
Volunteers Plant 2,977 Memorial Flags at Boston Public Garden
Volunteers planted 2,977 American flags on Sept 10 at the Public Garden, honoring each victim of the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago.
CBS Boston
KIPP Academy Massachusetts Board Meets for Strategic Planning Session
The board scheduled a hybrid public meeting today to review school health policies and long-range planning.
City of Boston
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