MassDOT breaks ground on $1.2B Draw One Bridge

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MassDOT Breaks Ground on $1.2B North Station Draw One Bridge

MassDOT and MBTA officials broke ground Thursday on a $1.2 billion replacement for the 1931 Draw One Bridge over the Charles River, swapping the near-century-old structure for a modern six-track vertical lift span with new track and signal work along the northside corridor. The bridge carries Commuter Rail service on the Haverhill, Lowell, Newburyport/Rockport and Fitchburg lines plus Amtrak Downeaster trains, with more than 11 million passengers crossing each year. Gov. Maura Healey said the state fought for federal funding for the project, which she tied to thousands of jobs and more reliable service.

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Freedom Trail Foundation Expands 'After Dark' Evening Tours

The Freedom Trail Foundation launched lantern-led 'After Dark' walking tours Friday, guiding participants through historic landmarks connecting Downtown Boston and Charlestown.

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Boston Seeks Proposals for Citywide Street Furniture Upgrades

The City of Boston issued a request for proposals Friday to modernize and maintain street furniture and transit shelters across local neighborhoods.

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2,977 Memorial Flags Planted at Boston Public Garden for 9/11

Volunteers and students gathered at the Boston Public Garden Thursday evening to plant 2,977 American flags honoring each victim of the September 11 attacks, 25 years later.

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Home Base and Project 351 Host 9/11 Day of Service at Rowes Wharf

Home Base and Project 351 host a service project Friday from noon to 2 p.m. at Rowes Wharf Plaza, assembling care packages and letters for deployed troops and local veterans.

Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy

Pine Street Inn Names Megan Gates as New Board of Directors Chair

Pine Street Inn announced Friday that Covington & Burling partner Megan Gates has been elected the nonprofit's new Board Chair, overseeing programs serving unhoused residents.

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101st Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian Opens

The 101st Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian kicks off Friday with a three-day celebration featuring processions, traditional street food, music, and community blessings.

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Boston Police Target Illegal Scooters Linked to Youth Gun Crimes

At a City Council hearing Thursday, Boston Police officials said 40% of gun crimes involve scooters and reported impounding 289 additional illegal vehicles over the summer.

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Baby and Toddler Playtime at Charlestown Branch Library

The Charlestown Branch Library hosts open playtime for children up to age five and their caregivers Friday from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

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Huntington Theatre Opens Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's 'Purpose'

The Huntington Theatre Company presents the regional premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Purpose' Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Calderwood Pavilion in the South End.

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Boston Arts Festival Announces 23rd Annual Waterfront Lineup

The 23rd annual Boston Arts Festival takes over Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park this weekend with more than 50 local artists and musicians.

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Young Thug Brings 'New Generation Tour' to MGM Music Hall

Young Thug performs with special guest NAV at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Friday, with the show starting at 8 p.m.

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