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Whoa: Supreme Court tells regime it can just fuck off with its attempt to control mail-in voting in November https://www.universalhub.com/2026/whoa-supreme-court-tells-regime-it-can-just-fuck-its-attempt-control #lawsuits #elections2026

#MBTA next week turns on bus cameras to catch motorists who block bus stops and lanes https://www.universalhub.com/2026/mbta-gets-ready-turn-bus-cameras-catch-motorists-who-block-bus-stops

Mean #Boston judges have prevented regime from shipping 70 #immigrants to countries they have no ties to, just because they might face torture, regime whines to Supreme Court https://www.universalhub.com/2026/mean-boston-judges-have-prevented-regime-shipping-70-immigrants

Conversion of old nursing school and dorm into 103 apartments on Mission Hill approved https://www.universalhub.com/2026/conversion-old-nursing-school-and-dorm-103-apartments-mission-hill #Boston #housing #zoning

Goldenstash eventually grew tired of dying his mustache and just let it grow out in its natural black https://www.universalhub.com/2026/goldenstash-eventually-grew-tired-dying-his-mustache-and-just-let-it #Boston #downtown

Culinary training program wins approval for new center in Nubian Square https://www.universalhub.com/2026/culinary-training-program-wins-approval-new-center-nubian-square #Boston #Roxbury #zoning

That magical time of year when the cones burst into full bloom https://www.universalhub.com/2026/magical-time-year-when-cones-bloom #Boston #Allston #CommAve

Anybody have some oyster crackers? https://www.universalhub.com/2026/anybody-have-some-oyster-crackers Photo by Mary Ellen - with video of a pair trying to catch some oysters #birds #AmericanOystercatchers #CastleIsland #BostonHarbor

In less than 24 hours, Boston appeals court deals regime two more legal defeats, on part of its attempt to take control of elections and its bid to levy a tax on visas for skilled workers https://www.universalhub.com/2026/less-24-hours-boston-appeals-court-deals-regime-two-more-legal-defeats

Blue Line ride no piece of cake when problems start at daybreak https://www.universalhub.com/2026/blue-line-ride-no-piece-cake-when-problems-start-daybreak #Boston #Revere #EastBoston #BlueLine #MBTA

#Boston councilors to consider extending tenant protections in condo conversions to triple deckers and two-family homes https://www.universalhub.com/2026/boston-councilors-consider-extending-tenant-protections-triple-deckers#housing

311 complaint of the day: Willow down https://www.universalhub.com/2026/311-complaint-day-willow-down #Boston #PublicGarden #Lagoon #trees

All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my closeup Photo by Mary Ellen of a bridled tern. https://www.universalhub.com/2026/you-wanna-take-my-picture-well-take #birds #Scituate #Massachusetts

The age of sail returns to Boston Harbor Photo by Adam Castiglioni. https://www.universalhub.com/2026/age-sail-returns-boston-harbor #Boston #TallShips

311 complaint of the day: It's just not the same without the Scots https://www.universalhub.com/2026/311-complaint-day-its-just-not-same-without-scots #Boston #BackBay #TrafficCones

Green Line screwed? The Times uses video of Boylston station at its dankest to lead a story about how the regime is sitting on billions in transit funds, including $2B for the "Green Line transformation" - all those new megatrolleys, upgraded stations, etc. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/upshot/transit-projects-trump.html #MBTA

Postal Service to Boston federal judge: Drop dead https://www.universalhub.com/2026/postal-service-boston-federal-judge-drop-dead #MailInVoting #elections2026 #lawsuits

How a Canadian doctor and Massachusetts volunteers who gather to pack pills for mailing are getting around abortion bans in other states https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/shes-remaking-the-abortion-landscape-one-pill-at-a-time

City that once offered a bounty for dead rats to host national urban anti-rat confab https://www.universalhub.com/2026/city-once-offered-bounty-dead-rats-host-national-urban-anti-rat-confab #Boston #rats

Second Amendment doesn't give #Massachusetts gun-shop owner right to sell mass-murder weapons, court rules https://www.universalhub.com/2026/second-amendment-doesnt-give-massachusetts-man-right-sell-mass-murder #guns #lawsuits

#Boston City Council to ICE: Keep your SUVs out of town https://www.universalhub.com/2026/boston-city-council-ice-keep-your-suvs-out-town

#ICE agrees to reimburse attorney for illegally imprisoned immigrant, but asks for a delay, because you know how paperwork is https://www.universalhub.com/2026/ice-agrees-reimburse-attorney-illegally-imprisoned-immigrant-asks #Boston #immigrants

Regime won't quit trying to force Boston to hand over immigrants https://www.universalhub.com/2026/regime-wont-quit-trying-force-boston-hand-over-immigrants #Boston #lawsuits #TrustAct

AI to Boston historical accuracy: Drop dead https://www.universalhub.com/2026/ai-boston-historical-accuracy-drop-dead

Skechers says it doesn't make sneakers, but state's highest court disagrees https://www.universalhub.com/2026/skechers-says-it-doesnt-make-sneakers-states-highest-court-disagrees #Massachusetts #taxes #lawsuits

Board approves conversion of old LogMeIn building in Fort Point to 145 apartments https://www.universalhub.com/2026/board-approves-conversion-old-logmein-building-fort-point-145 #Boston #housing

@ozdreaming@infosec.exchange Fun fact: Until the T got rid of the last of the old rolling rec-rooms with the faux paneling on the Orange Line, they had a team of blacksmiths to hammer out parts they could no longer buy since the company that made the cars had long given up on them. Wouldn't surprise me if they simply moved over to the Red Line.

Judge orders #ICE not to arrest immigrant at one of the "routine" appointments it loves to use to trap and imprison people https://www.universalhub.com/2026/judge-orders-ice-not-arrest-immigrant-one-routine-appointments-it #Boston #immigrants #lawsuits

311 complaint of the day: Since when do kids need detailed directions to make the best use of a tot lot? https://www.universalhub.com/2026/311-complaint-day-when-do-kids-need-detailed-directions-make-best-use #Boston #BeaconHill #MyrtleStreet

Cat at sunrise on Revere Beach https://www.universalhub.com/2026/cat-sunrise Photos by Matt Frank. #SandSculpting

After 26 years, owners of defunct Salem Street bakery finally win approval to do something with it: Add five stories of condos https://www.universalhub.com/2026/after-26-years-owners-defunct-salem-street-bakery-finally-win-approval #Boston #NorthEnd #housing

Roslindale remembers one of its bright lights, snuffed out far too soon https://www.universalhub.com/2026/roslindale-remembers-one-its-bright-lights-snuffed-out-far-too-soon #Boston #LauraGag #bicycling

4,000 nurses at Brigham and Women's went on strike this morning over pay, health insurance and the use of temps. Largest nurses strike in Massachusetts history. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/brigham-and-womens-hospital-nurses-strike-boston #Boston

#ICE frees immigrant it grabbed at Logan after judge orders it to, then refuses to give her her passport back until the judge orders it to https://www.universalhub.com/2026/ice-frees-immigrant-it-grabbed-logan-when-judge-orders-it-then-refuses #Boston

Appeals court tosses Covid-era curbside-dining lawsuit by North End restaurants, but throws them one slim possible lifeline https://www.universalhub.com/2024/judge-throws-out-lawsuit-north-end-restaurant #Boston #Covid19 #lawsuits

Councilor Santana released from hospital after 11 days https://www.universalhub.com/2026/councilor-santana-released-hospital-after-11-days #Boston

Some D Line riders were fit to be tied, due to a power problem at Riverside Oh, did we mention the Blue Line again? https://www.universalhub.com/2026/some-d-line-riders-were-fit-be-tied-due-power-problem-riverside #MBTA #Boston #Newton #EastBoston #Revere

Inspector clears South Station Starbucks to re-open https://www.universalhub.com/2026/inspector-clears-south-station-starbucks-re-open #Boston #coffee #SqueakyClean

Hours after judge strips Haitians of their right to work, Councilor Flynn blocks resolution calling on Boston to speed up efforts to help them stay in their homes https://www.universalhub.com/2026/hours-after-judge-strips-haitians-their-right-work-councilor-flynn #Boston #TPS

First a power wire fries, then a Blue Line train just dies https://www.universalhub.com/2026/first-power-wire-fries-then-blue-line-train-just-dies #MBTA #OrientHeights

Oh what a thrill: Dead train at Savin Hill https://www.universalhub.com/2026/oh-what-thrill-dead-train-savin-hill #MBTA #Dorchester

Situation still not fine on the beleaguered Blue Line https://www.universalhub.com/2026/situation-still-not-fine-beleaguered-blue-line #MBTA #Maverick #RIPTrain

@dnkboston@apobangpo.space There's a complication in that lawyers can ask for higher rates in cities with a higher cost of living, such as Boston (the law sets a maximum but lets judges adjust that for both inflation and their district's cost of living).

Board tells Bromfield Street bar it can post signs telling people not to sit on the sidewalk outside rolling and smoking joints https://www.universalhub.com/2026/board-tells-bromfield-street-bar-it-can-post-signs-telling-people-not #Boston #DTX

No surprise: Health officials say Charles River near Millennium Park might be full of dangerous cyanobacteria https://www.universalhub.com/2026/no-surprise-health-officials-say-charles-river-near-millennium-park #Boston #Needham #Dedham #yecch

Riders can only ask why, when two Red Line trains just die https://www.universalhub.com/2026/riders-can-only-ask-why-when-two-red-line-trains-just-die #MBTA

City, feds to propose $10-billion plan to protect much of #Boston from rising sea levels https://www.universalhub.com/2026/city-feds-propose-10-billion-plan-protect-much-boston-rising-sea

Apartment building proposed for South Huntington Avenue, with some units aimed at artists https://www.universalhub.com/2026/apartment-building-proposed-south-huntington-avenue-some-units-aimed #Boston #JamaicaPlain #housing

Roslindale's Home for Little Wanderers could become home for senior citizens https://www.universalhub.com/2026/roslindales-home-little-wanderers-could-become-home-senior-citizens #Boston #housing