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MBTA apologizes for Red Line signal delays
August 10, 2026
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MBTA Apologizes for Red Line Delays After Reopening
Days after the Red Line reopened from a planned 10-day shutdown between Park Street and Alewife, the MBTA issued an apology Aug. 9 for near-hourly delays that have hit riders over the past week. The T said the causes of the signal issues are still under investigation, but noted that minor adjustments may be needed as trains run over newly upgraded signals, switches and interlockings. Problems began almost immediately after the northwest section reopened on July 31, including smoke reported that day.
YourArlington
Ahmed Abdelsalam Named Finalist in 3M Young Scientist Challenge
Darby Vassall Upper School sixth grader Ahmed Abdelsalam was named one of ten national finalists in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge on Aug. 9 for his prototype that converts movement into electricity.
Cambridge Day
Lauren Okie Celebrates 'TROPESICK' Release in Harvard Square Tonight
At 7 p.m. tonight, USA Today bestselling author Lauren Okie hosts a book bash and signing for her new romance novel, TROPESICK, at Lovestruck Books & Cafe on Brattle Street.
Cambridge Patch
Club Passim Hosts The Little Mercies and Ever More Nest Tonight
At 8 p.m. tonight, Club Passim's monthly Discovery Series features old-time trio The Little Mercies and Americana artist Ever More Nest.
Club Passim
Craft Loft Hosts Dinosaur-Themed Kids Workshop Today
From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. today, the Craft Loft at CambridgeSide hosts a dinosaur-themed workshop where kids build miniature terrariums and make custom slime.
The Boston Calendar
Registration Opens Today for Fall War Memorial Recreation Programs
Starting at 5 p.m. today, Cambridge residents can register for fall recreational classes, including swimming lessons and Zumba, at the War Memorial Recreation Center.
City of Cambridge, MA
Free Outdoor Yoga Class Tonight at Green-Rose Heritage Park
From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, Cambridge Plays hosts a free, guided all-levels yoga flow led by Malaika of Ms. Bonafide Creations & Yoga.
City of Cambridge, MA
O'Connell Branch Hosts Origami and Folklore Workshop for Teens
On Aug. 11 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., the O'Connell Branch Library hosts a hands-on Japanese folklore storytelling and origami workshop for teens.
City of Cambridge
Cambridge Plays Hosts All-Ages Orienteering Today
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, the free 'Navigation Games' program guides families through an outdoor orienteering challenge at Greene-Rose Heritage Park.
navigationgames.org
Satellite Ballot Drop Boxes Open Today Across Cambridge
Starting today, the Cambridge Election Commission has opened 24-hour satellite ballot drop boxes—including at City Hall, Morse School, and O'Neill Library—for early mail-in ballots through Aug. 31 ahead of the Sept. 1 state primary.
City of Cambridge
Cambridge Police Seek Public's Help in Harvard Square Assault Probe
Cambridge police are asking for cellphone video, photos, or eyewitness accounts of a violent altercation on Brattle Street around 1:15 a.m. on July 25 that left one person seriously injured.
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