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Welcome to the Loop at Mattapan Station

A group of City officials cutting the ribbon at the Loop at Mattapan Station.

City officials cut the ribbon at the Loop at Mattapan Station. | Photo via City of Boston

The Loop is feeling home sweet home at Mattapan Station. Mayor Wu and city officials are celebrating the grand opening of the new six-story transit-oriented development at 500 River St.

What’s at this new Mattapan development?

The developers were able to repurpose a 2.57-acre MBTA parking lot in Mattapan Square. For all the commuters searching for parking, there are 50 permanent spaces on site, in addition to street parking along River Street.

The development is located next to an MBTA bus stop, across from the Mattapan Trolley stop, and a block from the Mattapan Commuter Rail Station. The bus stop is along Routes 28 + 29, which are included in the City’s Free Fare program.

The Mattapan development is also close to the Neponset River Greenway, a 2.4-mile long trail + green space running from Dorchester to Milton. Talk about location, location, location.

The project has created 135 units of affordable mixed-use housing, which will be available to a range of households with different income levels. The apartments will be leased through a lottery system from by the City of Boston.

The Loop at Mattapan Station has six studio apartments, 38 one-bedroom apartments, 81 two-bedroom apartments, and 10 three-bedroom apartments. There’s also some sweet amenities for residents like a fitness gym, community rooms, basketball court, roof deck, bike room, and an E-bike station.

The front of the new Daily Table Mattapan location. — This community grocery store has four locations across the city.
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Photo via @dailytablegrocery

Additionally, there is 10,000-sqft of first-floor retail space + the first tenant is a nonprofit grocery store. The Daily Table is a local community grocery market with a mission to provide nutritious and affordable food. The team partners with a wide network of providers to offer low-cost groceries, a community gathering space, and a teaching kitchen.

Events

Wednesday, April 26

Boston Design Week Presents Timeless Elegance: Hand Knotted Rugs and Design | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 3-4:30 p.m. | First Rugs, 500 Harrison Ave., Ste. 107, Boston | Free | Register for this fact-filled talk on antique + contemporary rugs with the owner of First Rugs.
Black Hole Symphony | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 7 p.m. | Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston | $20 | Take a journey through space with a performance from a live chamber orchestra under the dome of the Charles Hayden Planetarium.
Sister Act | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 2 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. | Lyric Stage Company of Boston, 140 Clarendon St., Boston | $15-$80 | Grab tickets to see this musical comedy at the nonprofit theatre.

Thursday, April 27

15th Annual Taste of Dorchester | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Local 103 IBEW, 256 Freeport St., Boston | $50 | Enjoy samples from 20+ local restaurants, bid on the silent auction, and listen to live music from Sleeping Bee to support the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance.

Friday, April 28

Checkerspot Brewing Collab Release Party | Friday, Apr. 28 | 5-8 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston | Price of purchase | Try a pint of this new collaboration beer with the Baltimore brewery and enjoy live music at the Jamaica Plain taproom.

Saturday, April 29

Boston Comics in Color Festival 2023 | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Reggie Lewis State Track Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont St., Boston | Free | Donations are encouraged for this family-friendly event celebrating creators of color with guest speakers, panel discussions, and workshops.

Sunday, April 30

Barre @ The Beer Hall | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 11 a.m. | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | Register for this outdoor class and cool off after with a cold one inside the Seaport beer hall.

Events calendar here

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Wellness

This metabolism supplement is endorsed by Halle Berry and backed by science

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News Notes

Playoffs

The Celtics still lead the best-of-seven series 3-2, despite losing to the Hawks last night, 119-117. Tune in to cheer on the C’s at Atlanta in Game Six on Thursday, April 27.

Transit

The MBTA announced its May service changes, which will impact every T line + several commuter rail lines as crews work to replace tracks and alleviate speed restrictions. Plan ahead for all the partial closures, beginning with the Blue Line’s evening service on May 1. (WCVB 5)

Film

Independent Film Festival Boston will celebrate its 20th anniversary today through Wednesday, May 3. View the full schedule of ~70 screenings and make plans to see films like “Love To Love You, Donna Summer” + “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie.”

Edu

MIT ranked in the top spot on US News and World Report’s list of the best engineering schools. The Cambridge university has held that No. 1 spot since 1990.

Real Estate

Picturing a waterfront penthouse in your future? Good news — a three-bedroom, four and a half-bath at the Residences at The InterContinental Boston could be yours for $3.9 million. The 3,000-sqft space includes floor-to-ceiling windows, 10-ft high ceilings, and a European kitchen. (Boston Business Journal)

Biz

Q Division Studios is now open and booking sessions at the new location at 171 Rindge Ave., Cambridge. The 2,800-sqft main recording room is the newest location for the studio that has been around for over 40 years and worked with musicians like Wiz Khalifa and Yo Yo Ma. Learn more about the services and who can access the space.

Today Is

National Pretzel Day — AKA the most important day of the year for Stanley Hudson from “The Office.” If you’ve got a hankering for one of these fluffy on the inside, crisp and perfectly salted on the outside snacks, celebrate with this at-home pretzel kit or this gourmet pretzel pack.

Arts

📚 And the winner is…

Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest

A graphic that says 2023 Poetry Contest Winner.

The votes are in. | Graphic by 6AM City

We’re pleased to announce that “Look Up” by Lexi Shetty is the winner of our 2023 poetry contest.

This poem received ~64% of the votes from our audience. A big round of applause to our other finalists and everyone who participated in our contest — it was a true joy for the BOStoday team to read what you came up with.

Now, we’re handing it over to Lexi to dazzle us with their creation.

“Look Up” by Lexi Shetty

Get on the MBTA,
start a conversation with the Bostonians to the right. While you wait for the next train, take initiative. Someone May need you to make their evening.
If we all support these roles in our community, the transit will be a fusion of spirits filled with gusto,
live like the garden by Downtown Crossing.

Do you know your community?
Looking down at Instagram, returning from work at sunset, do you see it?

Read all our finalists’ poems

Answered

Yesterday we asked “Which of Pete’s jerseys would you wear?” and here’s what you said:

Four redesigned Celtics jerseys — Pete draws inspiration from local landmarks like the Public Garden ducklings.
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Image provided by Pete Rogers

Pete’s Make Way for Ducklings-inspired jersey was the reader favorite, bringing in ~50% of the votes. The Rainbow Swash design came in second place with ~18% of the votes.

Pro tip: Check out this Twitter thread to see all 57 of Pete’s regular-season designs.

Meet the creator of the jerseys

The Wrap

Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica

From the editor

You’re going to need a bigger stage.

A new play based on the movie “Jaws” called “The Shark is Broken” will make a splash on Broadway beginning on July 25. The comedy will be an interpretation of the making of the movie, which was filmed in Massachusetts. I guess I’m going to need to plan a trip to New York this summer.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Get to know one of the Celtics biggest fans — Pete Rogers.

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