Downtown Boston Revival: Pedestrian Traffic Up 10%

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Downtown Boston Revival Gains Residents, Offices, and Retailers

Pedestrian traffic in downtown Boston has risen 10% year-over-year, a sign of ongoing recovery. The resurgence is fueled in part by increased activity at the newly opened South Station Tower, according to a CBS Boston report.

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Wicked offers two Boston shows today at Citizens Opera House

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, the touring production of Wicked is scheduled at Citizens Bank Opera House in the Theater District at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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Boston Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler's Seventh at Symphony Hall

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., Andris Nelsons conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall. The program includes a posthumous world premiere by Sofia Gubaidulina and Elena Firsova, followed by Mahler's Symphony No. 7.

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City Hall Sessions spotlights Boston's creative future

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., City Hall Sessions brings music, gallery art, a panel discussion, live apparel printing, and a photobooth to 1 City Hall Square.

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Council hearing examines Blackstone Pool repairs

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the Boston City Council's Committee on Human Services hears testimony on Blackstone Pool's condition and an independent engineering study of needed repairs.

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Public Improvement Commission reviews street petitions

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the Public Improvement Commission considers public-way matters including specific repairs at 471 Commercial Street and 545 Centre Street.

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