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🌱 Patch AM: How could a new working group reshape South End’s aging alleyways?
And on the South End Patch calendar - Change Your Mind, Change Your World: with International Buddhist Teacher Kadam Morten

Hi South End! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How could a new working group reshape South End's aging alleyways?
Also on today's calendar: Change Your Mind, Change Your World: with International Buddhist Teacher Kadam Morten and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Council Supports Working Group to Address South End Alleyway Challenges (einpresswire.com) — A new City Council-backed working group is being formed to tackle chronic problems in South End alleyways, from flooding and crumbling pavement to confusing private ownership and access rules. South End residents, property owners, and officials will collaborate on funding options, infrastructure fixes, and possible legislative changes to keep these historic passages functional and safe.
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📸 Around South End
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South End
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★ Featured events ★
- Change Your Mind, Change Your World: with International Buddhist Teacher Kadam Morten →
Renaissance Boston Seaport District, 606 Congress St, Boston
3:30 pm - Riverfest 2026 →
Assembly Row, 355 Artisan Way, Somerville
11:00 am - Webinar: AI SEO: Get Your Brand Seen and Chosen Online →
Online Webinar,
3:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 12
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
- BOYS LIKE GIRLS Presents - THE SOUNDTRACK OF YOUR SUMMER FESTIVAL →
Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave, Boston
6:00 pm - SOWA Vintage Market, Boston, Massachusetts →
SoWa Vintage Market, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
11:00 am - SoWa Sundays →
SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
11:00 am - SoWa First Friday →
SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
5:00 pm - SoWa Sundays →
SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
11:00 am - South End Residents Invited to Free Talk on Aging With Value and Dignity →
Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St, Boston
2:00 pm - SoWa Sundays →
SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
11:00 am - An Evening With: Mari Froes →
Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Ave, Allston
7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Friday September 4
Sunday September 6
Tuesday September 8
Sunday September 13
Wednesday September 23
📣 South End Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 3D Printer Badge Class
Medford Public Library Tech Lab , 111 High Street, Medford, MA
10:00 am - Courtyard Story Time, Ages 0-7
Boston Public Library - Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116
10:00 am - Citizenship Exam Prep Class
East Boston Branch Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA 02128
10:00 am - Science Saturdays with Ms. Susie Maguire from the POOP MUSEUM
Newton Free Library Children's Program Room
10:00 am
Saturday August 29
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🗞 Nearby News
Back Bay
- Musical ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll brings laughter and music to Hale House in Back Bay (thebostonsun.com)
- Flynn continues to advocate on public safety around Back Bay (thebostonsun.com)
- Feeling the Rush of band's Fifty Something Tour (bostonherald.com)
Cambridge
- Cambridge Firefighter Announces Retirement After 33 Years (patch.com)
Ok South End! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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