What is the Carbon Reduction Program?

• Creation of new road diets for traffic management (think: the West Roxbury road diet project)
• Electrification of freight vehicles or personal cars (like Boston Public School’s electric school bus fleet)
• Construction of rapid public transit corridors
• Installation of bike safety infrastructure

What’s driving the news?

Funding

• Night Shift Brewing Friendsgiving Beer Dinner | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | Times vary | Nightshift Brewing, 1 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston | $75 | The three-course beer dinner will be paired with limited edition releases like the Gold & Delicious Cider + the Teddie Beer.
• New England Desserts Cook Along | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Sign up to cook Cranberry Crumb Bars with Tammy Donroe Inman, the author of “New England Desserts: Classic and Creative Recipes for All Seasons.”

• Networking Night for Boston’s Young Professionals | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Cosmica, 40 Berkley St., Boston | $20 | Network with other young Boston professionals and enjoy light bites provided at the event.
• “Phillis In Boston” | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | Times vary | Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St., Boston | $15-$40 | This new play dramatizes a key moment in the life of both the nation and the poet Phillis Wheatley, author of the landmark book “Reflections on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral.”

• Free Fall Bike Repair Workshop | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 5-7 p.m. | East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen St., Boston | Free | Bring your bike for repairs on flat tires, brake alignment, gear adjustments, and more.

• High Street Hilarity Comedy Show | Friday, Nov. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | High Street Place, 100 High St., Boston | $15 | This 21+ event will feature standout comedians at the downtown food hall.

• The pursuit to revive a ballot question regarding rent control in Massachusetts will no longer move forward after organizers working on the 2024 ballot question suspended their campaign. Currently, rent control is illegal under state law. (WBUR)

• The world’s first Central Perk Coffeehouse will open at 205 Newbury St. today, Nov. 14. On opening day, the shop will distribute Chandler Bing-themed “Can I Interest You in a Sarcastic Comment” sleeves in honor of the life and legacy of Matthew Perry.

• The House approved a $250 million plan to support migrant families. The plan, which includes $50 million to set up a state-run overflow shelter site, will go to Gov. Maura Healey after approval from Senate members. (WBUR)

• Boston area bartender Seth Freidus — known for his work at spots like Eastern Standard and Alden & Harlow — is opening his first solo project Good Company tomorrow, Nov. 15. The cocktail bar will open at 100 Hood Park.

• Blank Street Coffee is opening its fourth location in Harvard Square, with another location headed to the Hub on Causeway development. The fourth spot will take the place of a former Pressed Juicery at 1380 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. (Boston Business Journal)

• Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire will headline the “Heart & Soul 2024 North America Tour” at the Xfinity Center on Saturday, July 27. General public tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m.

• North End restaurant Mother Anna’s has temporarily closed for renovations. According to a Boston Restaurant Talk source, the Italian restaurant put up a sign that said “closed for renovations” and “watch for our re-opening summer 2024.” (Boston Restaurant Talk)

• $72 million. That’s how much the Pan-Mass Challenge donated to Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. This marks the third year in a row that the challenge broke its fundraising record to help fight cancer. (Boston Business Journal)