Green Line derailed; weekend shutdown starts

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Green Line delays after derailment; central-tunnel shutdown starts Saturday

A track-maintenance vehicle derailed near Park Street on Thursday, causing downtown Green Line delays and shuttle bus replacements at Copley. Normal service resumed with residual delays by early morning. A larger central-tunnel shutdown starts Saturday, impacting all four Green Line branches through Oct. 4.

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City announces coastal storm preparations for weekend

The City of Boston has announced preparations for a coastal storm from Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27, with heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding risks. After-hours exterior-work permits are suspended.

City of Boston

Draw One Bridge openings restricted through October 3

Bridge openings over the Charles River Basin are restricted to once per hour between 9:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. through Saturday, October 3, for MBTA bridge-maintenance work.

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Red Sox-Cubs series schedule under review ahead of nor'easter

The Red Sox and MLB are reviewing the final regular-season series against the Chicago Cubs at Fenway, Friday through Sunday, because of the forecast nor'easter.

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Free Friday organ recital at Trinity Church

Organist Matthew Yar performs a free midday recital at Trinity Church in Back Bay on Friday, September 25, at 12:15 p.m. A $10 donation is suggested.

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Morning singalong for young children at Central Library

The Boston Public Library's Central Library hosts a singalong for children ages 0-5 on Friday, September 25, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Boston Public Library

Afternoon LEGO Club at Central Library

The Central Library in Copley Square offers LEGO Club for children ages 3-12 on Friday, September 25, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

Boston Public Library

Boston Lyric Opera opens 50th season with William Tell

Boston Lyric Opera opens its 50th season with Rossini's fully staged William Tell at the Emerson Colonial Theatre on Friday, September 25, at 7:30 p.m. The run continues through October 4.

Boston Lyric Opera

Peaches brings No Lube So Rude Tour to The Wilbur

Peaches performs Friday, September 25, at 8 p.m. at The Wilbur on Tremont Street, with Muchas Problemas and Wheelchair Sports Camp opening.

The Wilbur

John Crist brings comedy tour to Shubert Theatre

Comedian John Crist performs Friday, September 25, at 7 p.m. at the Boch Center's Shubert Theatre in the Theater District.

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