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The Independent’s locally themed crossword puzzle: A latte options
The Independent’s seventh locally themed puzzle explores some of our local coffee shops. Much like in a crossword puzzle, many of them are in squares.
Arlington wants the MBTA to come to town, reversing opposition in 1970s that became a state law
It took more than a quarter-century, but Arlington has come around to wanting the MBTA red line to come through town.
How Somerville got to zero bicyclist or pedestrian deaths for four years, and how to keep it going
While not having residents and visitors mowed down by motorists should be a baseline expectation, our success is in contrast with the towns around us with the same goal.
The Independent’s locally themed crossword puzzle: Hit the Books
The Independent’s sixth locally themed puzzle has something to teach you about our colleges and universities.
Changes to the 96 bus route are unnecessary, and the results will create hardship
Requiring passengers to wait for connecting buses in the summer heat or pouring rain, ice and snow is unconscionable, and eliminating a Harvard stop makes no sense.
The Independent’s locally themed crossword puzzle: Training montage
The Independent’s fifth locally themed puzzle hops onto the MBTA, with its “lines” of various colors, getting some insight why those colors were chosen.
Second escalator incident at Davis Square station ends with a rescue
An incident Friday at the Davis Square T station in Somerville was reminiscent of a death this year when a man fell and get stuck in the escalator.
How to Pedal and Park at T stations
A growing number of MBTA riders are bike riders too, and some T stations have built-in secure facilities for bicycle storage called Pedal and Parks.
Your routes during the red line shutdown July 21-30
How to get around when the MBTA red line closes July 21-30 Alewife in Cambridge and Park Street in Boston for infrastructure upgrades.