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MBTA to shut down parts of Red Line for 16 days in October
Local News There’s good news and bad news for Red Line riders frustrated with speed restrictions. Passengers board the Red Line at Ashmont in Dorchester. Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe Staff, File The MBTA will shut down the Red Line’s Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line for 16 days in October as part of a plan to address […]
Dunkin’ Spiked, a buzzy beverage line, will launch in late August
Food News The alcoholic iced coffees and iced teas will hit stores soon. Dunkin’ will be launching its new Dunkin’ Spiked Iced Coffees and Iced Teas. Photo courtesy of Dunkin’ If you’re looking for a caffeinated beverage with an extra kick, Dunkin’ will soon have you covered. Dunkin’ Spiked products, ready-to-drink alcoholic iced coffees and […]
It’s goodbye Red Line slow zones after successful diversion, says T
Local News A 16-day shutdown of the Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line shaved more than 10 minutes off of riders’ travel times, according to the MBTA. A Red Line train departs from Savin Hill Station in August. Erin Clark/The Boston Globe, File After months of slow trains and a shutdown that lasted more than two […]
Watch: MBTA closes the Green Line extension for repairs
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Regular service resumes on Green Line Extension after commute disruption
Local News The problematic evening came a day after MBTA officials revealed that much of the new line needed to be fixed. The Green Line Extension. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe Staff, File The MBTA resumed Green Line Extension service Friday evening, after shutting it down during Friday’s commute and forcing riders to rely on shuttle […]
MBTA announces new Green Line ‘supercar’ paint design
Local News The design, which was favored over two others in a public poll, features a green and dark gray paint scheme along the body of the train car, as well as green doors and a white and navy blue lower running strip. The MBTA announced the chosen paint design for the planned new Green […]
Reminder: The Red Line will see a partial shutdown starting this weekend
Local News If you rely on the Ashmont or Mattapan lines, prepare for some travel disruptions. A Red Line train departed from Savin Hill Station in August. The MBTA said it will suspend service on the Red Line’s Ashmont and Mattapan lines for more than two weeks in October to repair tracks. Erin Clark / […]
Juvenile arrested in Red Line harassment incident
Local News Several teens allegedly smashed a window on a Red Line train last month, threatened to rob passengers, and targeted a woman of Asian descent, according to police. MBTA Transit Police said a group of juvenile males harassed passengers on a Red Line train last week before smashing one of the train’s windows and […]
Broken track leads to delays, shuttle buses on Orange Line
Local News Orange Line riders saw a hiccup in their morning commute after the MBTA reported a cracked rail early on Tuesday. An inbound MBTA Orange Line train leaves Sullivan Station on July 25. Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe Staff, File Orange Line riders briefly faced delays and shuttle buses Tuesday morning as MBTA crews worked to […]
Patriots elevate DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. amid defensive line injuries
Patriots The move comes a day after Davon Godchaux and Christian Barmore were listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Jeremiah Pharms Jr. was elevated from the Patriots’ practice squad on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Amis) Jabrill Peppers and JuJu Smith-Schuster both received fines from the NFL. Here’s why. Mac Jones reportedly won’t be fined for alleged […]