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Find out when the kids go back, and other important dates for the upcoming school year.

Find out when the kids go back, and other important dates for the upcoming school year.
The city councilor from downtown Boston talks about climate change affecting Boston, and how he's staying in shape through the campaign.
The city councilor from downtown Boston talks about climate change affecting Boston, and how he's staying in shape through the campaign.
Shoppers will get a holiday from the state's 6.25 percent sales tax on Aug. 10 and 11.
Shoppers will get a holiday from the state's 6.25 percent sales tax on Aug. 10 and 11.
Swipe your Charlie Card to see historical art by day, and a light show at night. (Don't worry, it's free.)
The Boston Fire Department put out a small fire on the roof deck of a South End brownstone on Tuesday morning.
Fenway First, the Fenway neighborhood's new business association, will be hosting a networking event on Tuesday, August 6th at 7pm at Sweet Caroline’s on Boylston Street.
Mosquitos from two city pools— one in JP—recently tested positive for the virus.
Find out what's happening in the South End this week. Don't see your special event? Add it to the calendar!
The transit service made more than half-a-billion dollars in 2013 for the first time ever in its history.
The transit service made more than half-a-billion dollars in 2013 for the first time ever in its history.
The southbound lane will be closed to traffic for maintenance overnight Aug. 6-7.
The southbound lane will be closed to traffic for maintenance overnight Aug. 6-7.
In case you missed it, here are this week's top headlines from the South End.
In case you missed it, here are this week's top headlines from the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood.
Find out what's worth knowing in the South End today, Friday, August 2, 2013.
Find out what's happening in Fenway on Friday, August 2nd, 2013.
Find out what's happening in the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood this weekend.