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Person killed by Red Line train at Andrew

September 26, 2026

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Person hit and killed by inbound Red Line train at Andrew

A person was struck and killed by an inbound Red Line train at Andrew station Friday night, according to first responders. The incident shut down power in both directions, with shuttle buses replacing service between JFK/UMass and Park Street. No further details are available at this time.

Universal Hub

Nor'easter renews coastal-flooding debate for South Boston waterfront

A Friday nor'easter brought coastal flooding to Boston's waterfront, renewing debate over the city's long-term protection plans for the Seaport, Fort Point, and South Boston.

The Boston Globe

RoboBoston Robot Block Party postponed to May 2027

The RoboBoston Robot Block Party scheduled for today in the Seaport has been postponed. It is now planned for Saturday, May 1, 2027, at SoWa Power Station.

MassRobotics

Paul Huang and Helen Huang perform at Jordan Hall

Violinist Paul Huang and pianist Helen Huang perform tonight at 8 p.m. at NEC's Jordan Hall, featuring works by Pärt, Beethoven, and Saint-Saëns.

Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts

Free Sufi musical comes to the Strand Theatre

The free, world-premiere musical 'The Sufi's Nightingale' is tonight at 5 p.m. at the Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Road), combining music, dance, and the story of the 16th-century poet Shah Hussain.

Almast Media

Fall Fest (Taylor's Version) takes over the Lawn on D on Saturday, October 3

Fall Fest (Taylor's Version) comes to the Lawn on D on Saturday, October 3, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., with bracelet-making, face-painting, and a live Taylor Swift tribute.

Caught In Southie

Repeat Offender Arrested for Pointing Firearm at Officers and Trafficking Cocaine in Mattapan

A repeat offender was arrested in Mattapan Friday after pointing a firearm at officers and was charged with cocaine trafficking.

Boston Police Department

Parent disputes BPS investigation of 5-year-old with special needs

A CBS Boston report details a parent's concerns over how Boston Public Schools handled a harassment complaint against her 5-year-old with special needs at Winship Elementary.

CBS Boston

BPD seeks public's help identifying individuals in Dorchester armed robbery

BPD seeks the public's help identifying individuals in connection with an armed robbery in Dorchester. View the images on the Boston Police website.

Boston Police Department

Boston celebrates 40 years of workforce programs for homeless residents

The Boston Public Health Commission celebrated 40 years of workforce programs for homeless residents, graduating 78 participants from its six-month paid program.

City of Boston

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