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MBTA to make its 15 busiest bus routes faster, more reliable; work includes moving, eliminating stops

The MBTA says it will make its 15 busiest bus routes faster, more reliable, and more accessible through a series of changes this summer, which include relocating some stops and eliminating others.
Boston Globe

Making a splash: Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announces pool openings

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced today that the city will begin staffing 10 pools and one beach seven days a week in preparation for the end of the school year and a hot summer ...
Your Town

Roxbury Pride/Juneteenth Celebration in pictures

Franklin Park was awash with BBQ smoke Saturday as area residents took part in the annual Roxbury Pride/Juneteenth Celebration.
Boston Globe

Man in 30s killed in gunfight while driving in Mattapan this afternoon

Witnesses reported seeing the man exchanging fire with another vehicle, said Officer Neva Coakley, a Boston police spokeswoman ...
Your Town

Capturing the MBTA, rust and all

Have you ever tried to describe the MBTA to someone who's never ridden on it? What did you say?
Your Town

Report details Boston neighborhoods with the lowest commute times

Residents of Beacon Hill, the Fenway, and downtown are most likely to have commutes of less than half an hour, while residents of Mattapan, Roxbury, and Dorchester are most likely to commute for more than one hour, according to a new report from the city’s redevelopment authority.
Your Town

Despite rain River Street welcomes new flowering cherry tree

Despite the rain a few local youth and area advocates were out on River Street in Mattapan Thursday to plant a new tree.
Boston Globe

Mayor Menino appoints Boston University dean Hardin Coleman to Boston School Committee

Hardin Coleman, the dean of Boston University's School of Education, has been appointed to the Boston School Committee, Mayor Thomas M ...
Your Town

Roxbury readies for Juneteenth and Roxbury Pride celebrations

Like in years past families and friends will fill Franklin Park on Saturday for the annual Roxbury Pride/Juneteenth Celebration ...
Your Town

TONIGHT: Mayoral candidates to discuss Fairmount/Indigo commuter rail

A forum has been organized for Wednesday night to provide residents an opportunity to ask prospective mayoral candidates their stance on the Fairmount/Indigo Commuter Rail Line ...
Your Town

Neponset River Greenway gets $1.9 million from state

What many considered a dream is closer to becoming a reality after Governor Deval Patrick announced funding for the completion of the Neponset River Greenway Trail.
Dorchester Reporter

Audition for Boston City Singers!

Boston City Singers is holding auditions in June for the 2013-2014 season ...
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13th Annual Haitian American Unity Parade in Mattapan

For the 13th year in a row families and friends lined Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan for The Haitian American Unity Parade ...
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