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Two fare vending machines stand next to a sign that reminds riders to validate their fare at the Union Square T station Sept. 15. Fare revenue at the MBTA has dropped about $230 million since pre-COVID.

Mind the gap: MBTA cracks down on fare evasion

Annalise Karamas, news correspondent September 22, 2025

As Northeastern students stroll through Ruggles Station this fall, they might see some new faces from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA, carefully monitoring for any instances of fare evasion. Beginning Sept. 8, the MBTA is deploying Fare Engagement Representatives...

A diver completes a somersault Sept. 19. Competitors jumped into 16-foot deep water.

From cliff to crown: Boston hosts cliff diving world championships

Margot Murphy, photo editor September 21, 2025

A cool Boston breeze swept across an athlete’s skin as he gazed roughly 27 meters down into the dark water. With a quick breath and adjustment, he leapt from the diving board, executing flips and athletic turns before narrowly splashing into the Seaport harbor.  The anticipatory...

Bright lanterns hang over Mary Soo Hoo Park, offering a colorful contrast to the otherwise cloudy day. Children scramble to the tops of the playground structures to get a good view of the performances throughout the day.

Chinatown welcomes colorful crowds for annual Lantern Festival

Ian Dickerman, News correspondent September 21, 2025

The leaves might not have changed colors yet, but the sky near the Chinatown Gateway tells a different story.  Leaf peeping season is just around the corner, and every part of Boston is preparing in a different way. Just off the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a crowd gathered to...

Artists and enthusiasts alike gather to paint and enjoy refreshments at the Boston Figure Art Center. Over 20 volunteers assisted in hosting community events at the studio. Photo courtesy Eve Holzman.

Local art center faces closure as lease deadline looms ahead

Sydney Woogerd, news correspondent July 24, 2025

After only a year and a half in business, the Boston Figure Art Center, or BFAC, in Somerville is teetering on the edge of closure — but many community members are hoping to keep it alive.  In December 2023, Damon Lehrer, founder of the BFAC, invested all his financial...