Orange Line reopens between Back Bay and Forest Hills

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Orange Line Shutdown Between Forest Hills and Back Bay Ends Today

The five-day partial Orange Line shutdown south of Back Bay ends today, with regular rail service resuming between Forest Hills and Back Bay. Crews completed signal upgrades, station improvements at Ruggles and Jackson Square, and repairs to a Green Street staircase. Shuttle buses that replaced trains since September 10 will no longer run.

WBUR

City Proposes $31.5M in Tax Breaks to Revive Stalled Housing

Mayor Wu's administration announced $31.5 million in property tax abatements across four previously approved developments to spur construction of 1,400 housing units next year.

Dorchester Reporter

Civic Design Commission Subcommittee Meets Today on Small Projects

The Boston Civic Design Commission's Public Design Subcommittee will meet virtually today, Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM to review small project applications and architectural proposals.

City of Boston

National Voter Registration Day at BPL Copley

The City of Boston Election Department hosts a National Voter Registration Day event at the Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square from 12–4 p.m. today to help residents register and update voter information.

Boston Public Library

Police Seize 14 Scooters in Downtown Traffic Crackdown

An enforcement operation targeting traffic infractions in downtown neighborhoods resulted in three arrests, 10 summonses, and 14 impounded scooters.

The Dorchester Post

Free Brain Health and Breathing Session at BPL Today

The Boston Public Library presents 'Breathe In, Brain On: Brain Health & Breathing Exercise' from 10 a.m. to noon today, featuring Mass General Hospital presenters discussing cognitive wellness and guided breathing.

Boston Public Library

Notice of Project Change Filed for 41 Berkeley Street Development

Ben Franklin Development LLC proposes adding 312 residential units and 93 parking spaces at the former Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute site; public comment open through Sept. 21.

The Boston Sun

Jud Wolfskill Delivers Inaugural Sermon at Arlington Street Church

The Rev. Jud Wolfskill preached his first sermon as senior minister at Arlington Street Church on Sunday, beginning his leadership of the historic Back Bay congregation.

Arlington Street Church

BPL Launches Vida Latina Booklist for Hispanic Heritage Month

The Boston Public Library released its 129-title 'Vida Latina' booklist and kicks off month-long cultural programs today, Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Boston Public Library

Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Ranked #1 Pediatric Cancer Center

U.S. News & World Report named Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center the nation's top pediatric cancer hospital for 2026–2027.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute