Orange Line service was suspended this afternoon and then replaced with shuttle buses in the wake of reports of a fire in the track area, according to an MBTA tweet.
Boston, Featured Story, Metro
Two City Hall Aides Convicted of Conspiracy, Extortion
Two top aides of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh were found guilty on Wednesday of pressuring Crash Line Productions, the organizers of Boston Calling Music Festival, into hiring union workers for performances at City Hall Plaza.
Boston, Featured Story, Politics, Metro
State Legislature Weighs New Taxes for Ride-Sharing Services
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, BC ’09, appeared before the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Financial Services on July 23 to support increasing taxes and fees on ride-sharing services.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
Construction on Pine Tree Preserve Concludes
Renovation on the Pine Tree Preserve, located at the corner of Campanella Way and St. Thomas More Road, will come to a conclusion at the end of July. The Preserve will provide four acres of green space to Boston College students and faculty. The University has agreed to manage the land, despite it being owned…
News, Metro, Politics, Featured Story
Pemberton, BC ’89, Launches Senate Primary Against Markey, BC ’68
Steve Pemberton, BC ’89, announced his challenge against sitting Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey, BC ’68 and BC Law ’72, in a launch video Tuesday.
News, On Campus, Academics, Featured Story
Computer Science Department Gains New Chairman, Hires
Professor Howard Straubing took the reigns of Boston College’s computer science department earlier this summer. Straubing, a 35-year veteran of the department, will serve as chairman for the next three years, succeeding Professor Sergio Alvarez.
Boston, Featured Story, Metro
Boston Approves Application for Straight Pride Parade
Boston approved an application for a Straight Pride Parade on Wednesday, according to the Boston Globe. Super Happy Fun America, the group sponsoring the parade, said the event will be held on Aug. 31.
Metro, The T, Featured Story
Baker Announces $50 Million Plan for MBTA
The plan to expedite the capital construction project comes after two derailments on the T this month, causing the public and government officials to demand that major changes be made to the transportation system.
Boston, Metro, Featured Story
Former BC Trustee Connors Helps Buttigieg Raise $1 Million in Boston
Boston campaigns for Pete Buttigieg raise $1 million with the help of Jack Connors Jr., BC ’63.
Metro, Featured Story, The T, Boston
Report: After Two Derailments in One Week, MBTA Issues Persist
One of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Association (MBTA) Red Line trains was derailed Tuesday morning at the JFK/UMass station, according to multiple outlets. This is the second derailment of the week and the fifth of 2019, according to MBTA data analyzed by The Boston Globe. Only one rider suffered an injury.
