Local news: Chelsea’s ‘heat islands’ and White Stadium’s parking problem
GBH’s Under the Radar discusses the latest local headlines, including the ongoing saga of White Stadium, a potential Orange Line expansion and a new business venture in Lynn.
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Is Boston’s use of concurrent signals putting pedestrians at risk?
A third of Boston intersections let pedestrians in crosswalks cross at the same time as traffic. -
Memorial Drive shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Tyler Brown appeared in in Cambridge District Court on Thursday, three days after prosecutors say he left two people with life-threatening injuries in a shooting incident on Memorial Drive. -
For foster youth, one dependable adult can change a life. A Cambridge woman did just that.
This week’s Joy Beat honoree Alexis Walls has been supporting a young woman through foster care, court hearings and major life transitions. -
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Malden’s unique mix of restaurants and gaming grew out of its immigrant population
More than a quarter of Malden's population is now Asian, and you can see it in the downtown businesses that have emerged. -
Don’t expect shuttles to get cheaper for Massachusetts’ World Cup games, officials say
Following pushback on the high prices, the prices for shuttles to New Jersey matches were recently dropped for fans traveling to the games from New York. -
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MBTA plans to close accessibility gaps on Green Line
Part of that work includes closing and consolidating some stations.
