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Just how bad is the traffic in Boston?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
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Sign up to be a South End "Fridge Champ" to clean, organize + stock. | Photo by @southendfridge
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Community fridges in Boston, MA
Learn about how these volunteer-run fridges are keeping the community fed.
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Celebrate Bay State Bike Month in Boston
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Bronze sculpture on Boston Common
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Boston welcomes The Embrace memorial
Friday, Jan. 13 marks the official unveiling of the new monument to Martin Luther King Jr.
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Frederick Law Olmsted Bicentennial in Boston
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Now's your chance to make suggestions about your community to the mayor. | Photo by William Fortunato via Pexels
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Meet Mayor Wu over a cup of coffee
☕ Here’s a chance to sip Dunkin’ and chat about your community with Boston’s mayor.
April 22, 2022
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Jessica Burton
We’re challenging you to buy locally and sustainably in Boston for one week. | Graphic by 6AM City
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Celebrate Earth Day in Boston, MA with #BuyLocalBuyGreenBOS
April 15, 2022
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There will be a Mile 27 post-race party at Fenway Park from 6:30-10 p.m. | Photo by @beliefrunners  
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Your guide to the 126th Boston Marathon
April 13, 2022
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MIT five flagship projects for the Climate Grand Challenges
April 12, 2022
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Census data for Boston, MA
April 4, 2022
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The Citgo sign has been blinking over Boston for 50+ years. | Photo by @jcagba
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The history of the Citgo sign
We’re sharing the story of Boston’s iconic unofficial landmark.
April 1, 2022
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