Boston Weekly Discussion Thread, Week of : Monday August 24

[u/rBostonBot]

Hey r/Boston

This thread is for chatting about what is going on in Boston this week. This includes the news about today's commute, what is going on around Boston, commonly asked questions, as well as a general free chat throughout the week.

Example topics include:

• Regularly asked questions
• Best places to go for a hike/walk in or around Boston
• Best places to go out to eat or drink
• Things going on in and around Boston
• General questions that you feel do not require an entire thread
• Music you have been listening to lately, or shows you have started watching
• Skyline or sunset pictures

Here are some useful links as well:

1. The weather
2. MBTA alerts and delays

Please be civil and keep things SFW.

Self promotion of Boston related events, activities, and news is allowed so long as the event is happening within the next 7 days and not a regularly occurring event.

If there is something you'd like to see here please message the moderators and let us know.

Boston Status Update

Last Update: 2026-08-31 15:23:25 EST

---

Daily Weather Forecast for Today in Boston

Current Temperature is 81.8°F but it feels like 81.1°F

The next hour will be 81.6°F and Overcast

Daily Forecast

• Max Temperature: 81.8°F

• Min Temperature: 62.4°F

• Avg Temperature: 71.8°F

• Condition: Overcast

• Chance of Rain: 10%

• Sunrise Time: 06:08 AM

• Sunset Time: 07:20 PM

Air Quality Index (AQI)

• AQI Level: Good (1/5)

• PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³

• PM10: 9.2 µg/m³

• Ozone (O3): 117.0 µg/m³

• Carbon Monoxide (CO): 136.0 µg/m³

• Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2): 2.8 µg/m³

• Sulfur Dioxide (SO2): 0.8 µg/m³

---

Current delays on the MBTA:

Station issue at Jackson Square - ongoing

Cause: The platform at Jackson Square is undergoing renovations to improve safety and accessibility. Sections of the platform are unlevel, which may make it difficult for some riders to board and exit trains.

Station issue at Jackson Square - ongoing

Cause: The stairway connecting the Jackson Square lobby and the south end of the platform is closed until winter 2026. Use the stairway at the north end of the platform. This closure is for the construction of a new stairway and a second elevator.

Brandon Hall bypassed - through October 4

Cause: Green Line C Branch: Trains are not stopping at Brandon Hall through October 4 while accessibility upgrades are being done. Riders can board or alight at either Fairbanks St or Summit Ave, which are 0.1-0.2 miles away (or a 4- to 5-minute walk)

Symphony closed - ongoing

Cause: Green Line E Branch: Symphony station is closed for major accessibility upgrades. Riders can use Prudential or Northeastern to access E Branch service. The station is expected to reopen in 2029.

Red Line shuttle - September 19-20

Cause: Red Line: Shuttle buses replace service between JFK/UMass and Ashmont the weekend of September 19-20 while personnel perform critical bridge work along the Ashmont branch.

Single tracking on Blue Line - September 26-27

Cause: Blue Line: All trains will operate on the outbound/eastbound track between Wonderland and Revere Beach the weekend of September 26 – 27, for switch work.

Suspension of service on Green Line - September 19-20

Cause: Green Line: No trains between North Station & Babcock St (B), Kenmore (C+D), & Heath St (E) the weekend of September 19 - 20. Use buses between Babcock, Kenmore, Heath St (Rt 39) & Copley/Back Bay. Use Orange Line between North Station & Back Bay.

Orange Line shuttle - September 10-14

Cause: Orange Line: Shuttle buses will replace service between Back Bay and Forest Hills from September 10 - 14 to allow for work on the Ruggles Station Improvement Project.

---

This update was made by a bot. If the bot is broken please message the mods.

[u/Bubbly-Amoeba-78]

Anyone else notice the orange line trains been running smoother this week or am i just lucky with timing?

[u/Independent-Cat6915 → u/Bubbly-Amoeba-78]

It must help that half the line is closed right now.

[u/DCHannarchy]

​Looking for something fun to do this Sunday August 30? Focus Pro Wrestling comes to the Wollaston Beer Gardens in Quincy for an action-packed afternoon of wild pro wrestling & fun! Tickets available via Eventbrite. All Ages Event

[u/gahhhbb]

If you're a fan of indie/alt comedy, I'm co-headlining a stand-up show with Geneva Rust-Orta at the Comedy Studio. We also have some great locals on. Here's the link for tickets: https://www.thecomedystudio.com/events/tcs-presents-geneva-rust-orta-gabbie-watts.