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Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Hosts 25th Annual Commemoration in Boston

The 25th anniversary of September 11 is marked today in Boston with a name-reading ceremony on the State House steps beginning at 8:30 a.m., followed by a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. and a program in the House Chambers. The day includes a wreath-laying at the 9/11 Memorial in the Public Garden at 1:00 p.m.

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Green Line Fire at North Station Causes Brief Delays

Around 11 p.m. Thursday, an inbound Green Line E train pantograph caught fire on the roof at North Station. Boston firefighters responded, and service resumed after a brief delay.

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Police Detail Scooter Enforcement and Link to Gun Violence

At a City Council hearing Thursday, Boston Police reported confiscating 289 more scooters than last year, noting that 40% of recent gun crimes involve scooters.

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Supportive Housing Tower Opens at 41 LaGrange Street

On Wednesday, city and state leaders celebrated the ribbon cutting of a 19-story Passive House high-rise with 126 affordable apartments, including 70 for people exiting homelessness.

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Boston Awards $3.3 Million to Community Health Centers

Mayor Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission announced $3.3 million in grants to support neighborhood health centers facing service strains and coverage losses.

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Zoning Commission Adopts Clean Energy Infrastructure Rules

Thursday, the Boston Zoning Commission adopted zoning provisions for small clean energy systems and battery storage, streamlining permitting.

City of Boston

Election Commissioners Review Mail-In Ballots After Recount

Following certification of the Senate district hand recount, Boston Election Commissioners met Thursday to inspect absentee and vote-by-mail ballot certificates.

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Greater Boston Stand Down for Veterans Today at City Hall Plaza

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., more than 70 providers offer health, housing, employment, and social services to veterans at City Hall Plaza.

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Boston Public Schools Report Increase in Late Morning Buses

Reports from Thursday show a higher share of BPS buses arrived late during the first days of school compared to last year.

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Boston Arts Festival Returns This Weekend at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

The 23rd annual festival runs Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring over 50 regional artists and musicians at the North End waterfront park.

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NEMPAC Hosts Free Open Mic Night at Boston Public Market Tonight

From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the North End Music & Performing Arts Center presents an open mic featuring community musicians and faculty.

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Lily's Boston Hosts 1990s Karaoke Tonight in Financial District

Weekly themed karaoke runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Lily's Boston.

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Trinity Church Offers Free Organ Recital at Copley Square Today

The weekly midday recital runs from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., showcasing the church's 7,000-pipe organ.

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BXP Seeks Exemption From Proposed Back Bay Business District Fee

The commercial landlord asked City Hall to exclude its properties from a proposed Back Bay Business Improvement District that would cost $425,000 annually.

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Free Virtual Spanish Conversation Hour Hosted by BASE Today

The Boston Area Spanish Exchange offers an informal online Spanish practice session from noon to 1 p.m., all levels welcome.

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