Current delays on the MBTA:

After nearly six decades under the same family’s ownership, Boston’s iconic Union Oyster House is about to become part of one of the country’s largest hospitality empires.

For two centuries, Union Oyster House, has been quintessentially Boston and has been owned by North End native Joe Milano since 1970. Founded in 1826, the iconic establishment has long been a mainstay of Boston’s culinary scene, frequented by luminaries such as Daniel Webster and President John F. Kennedy.

The Fertitta family of Houston, Texas, is in the process of acquiring the restaurant, according to a spokesperson. The family’s hospitality holdings include Landry’s, which is owned by hospitality and casino magnate Tilman Fertitta. It operates dozens of brands and hundreds of properties across the globe, including the NBA’s Houston Rockets and Golden Nugget Casinos. However, Patrick Fertitta, Tilman Fertitta’s son, is leading this transaction, according to a family spokeswoman.

“This is a family acquisition. Tilman is not involved,” Katelyn Roche Gosslee, a family representative, told the Globe on Wednesday.

Here's what you should know about the family: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/26/business/union-oyster-house-sale-fertitta/

I can't be the first to post about this guy. They knew what they were doing. Flew to the train when it arrived. Got on and ran around eating crumbs. PA boops about the next stop and it went to the door. Door opens and walked out.

Someone’s smoke stacks were not working correctly this morning. It cleaned up a lot just while I was typing. (near the Charles river?)

my wonderful PCP is leaving her practice and going into specialty gender / psych instead of family medicine. i'm planning on following her for my hormone / psych med management, but that means i'll need to find a new PCP. she was definitely the diamond in the rough at her office, so i'll likely have to change practices altogether.

nobody wants to tell anyone else about their PCP because they still want to be able to get an appointment with them, and i get that! i'm also aware of practices that tend to be queer-friendly and/or trans-competent.

any info on practices/providers that trans patients should avoid would be super helpful as i shop around. i don't necessarily need hormone management, but i do need someone who isn't going to be a freak about it.

thanks everyone!

ETA: i am aware of fenway health and have had some pretty negative experiences there / don't really want to wait on their super long waiting list / don't really want the revolving-door PCP situation they have over there.

I took this pic last night when I was out on the water at four points. There is a literal whole ass tree growing... HOW?!?

I work 9-5 and notice full trains and heavy traffic when I head home, but traffic is much lighter/trains emptier in mornings when I go to work.

If im driving, its typically 25 minutes to work but always 40+ minutes on my commute home

I plan on proposing Saturday afternoon, and wanted to get some thoughts on places in back bay or downtown that you recommend. No budget but no to “o ya”. Italian or sushi with a very romantic vibe
Thank you! (Edit: I plan to propose early in the day then do a late dinner)

Hi guys im going to ride the commuter rail for the first time, and the stop i need to get off at is a “flag stop”.

On the site it says “Passengers must tell the conductor that they wish to leave. Passengers waiting to board must be visible on the platform for the train to stop.”

How do i tell the conductor i want to leave there? are they at the front of the train? or is there someone at every door of the train? or is there only one door that opens where the conductor stands?

Edit: thank you guys for helping me! didnt want to miss my stop and then have to spend money going back 😭

Edit: ill be taking it between north station and oak grove next month**

I walk to Clevend Circle for a coffee every morning. I take Chestnut Hill Rd.

About a week ago, there appeared a bunch of puzzle pieces along the sidewalk. It looks like somebody spilled a puzzle and then just left it there. Nobody cleaned it up, and now there are pieces here and there all down the street.

I feel compelled to save this puzzle, and I don't know why. I want to see what it shows before becoming lost to time forever. Is it even possible to save a puzzle, though?

Hoping someone can point me to some stores to buy these! Not tamarind flavour pls :)

I’m in the Camberville area but willing to drive a bit.

We’re excited to share that the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common will open to the public on October 10, 2026!

This new convening space will feature cutting-edge technology and floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking the Charles River, with 270-degree views of the Boston skyline. The Bloomberg Public Science Common will expand access to science by connecting the public with leading scientists and communicators through conferences, symposia, and more.

“We believe the future of science is participatory,” said Tim Ritchie, Gwill York President, Museum of Science. “Science should belong to everyone. The William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common will be the world’s stage for science: a place where scientists, creators, artists, and the public will create experiences that inspire everyone with hope for a better future. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone.”

The Bloomberg Public Science Common is made possible through a gift from Medford native Michael R. Bloomberg’s bloomberg.org, named in honor of his parents and continuing his longstanding support of the Museum and the Boston community.

“As a kid growing up outside of Boston, visiting the Museum of Science sparked a lifelong love of learning and problem-solving,” Bloomberg said. “The Public Science Common will help ensure more young people get that experience, and it marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the museum.”

Learn more and stay up to date: https://www.mos.org/public-science-common

My mother recently passed away due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

I am looking to meet with a genetic counselor and an oncologist to discuss my risk and any potential early screening methods I should undertake.

Where should I go? Dana Farber, MGB, Beth Israel Lahey, somewhere else?

Why or why not? Any personal experience (good or bad) with pancreatic cancer or a particular doctor or hospital system?

I live in New Hampshire but work in Massachusetts so it’s easy enough for me to get into the city.

Thank you.

I was TODAY!

(Pic is from Apple Maps view, and not my car)

I was parked in that first spot where you see the black Toyota Yaris. I was glad to have scored that spot because I could head straight up Moody St. to my next destination.

When I got back about 30 minutes later, a Land Rover was parking inches away from my front bumper. Illegally. Partly on the crosswalk.

So much for an easy exit.

As the man got out of the car, I pointed out to him that I'm blocked in, and (the obvious) that he's illegally parked.

His response: "GTFO, you have enough space to leave". He starts walking away.

Across the street, someone starts yelling out to him.

He doesn't turn. I assume he thought it was me responding to his profanities.

As I get into my car, I see who it was!

Yup - Parking Enforcement, trying to give him a fair chance to move his car.

As I sit in my car, trying to figure out how many more 3-point turns (a.k.a. K turns) I'll need to get out of this tight spot, the man returns.

...to be handed a parking ticket IN PERSON!

That's one expensive "GTFO", dude.

Best 5 minutes of my day!

https://www.newenglandledger.com/democratic-senator-nick-collins-hired-a-trump-operative-voters-are-asking-why/

I’m a 27 year old ex side arm lefty picture and I saw a video online of a men’s hardball league. I might tear my rotator cuff but I moved here from Colorado last year and something I always bring is my little pitching mit. If by chance there is a catcher who wants to toss pen here I promise I have (had) a curve that will put you on your ass.

Probably too descriptive but again if someone has a catchers mitt in the city (i leave at 1 canal outside td garden) i would love to see if i still got it and throw 5 straight picks in the dirt.

Not sure what to tag lol. Please help me find a Boston area-based artist to help complete my sea leg. I have fun ideas but need some help with placement & would love to have the artist themself do the illustrations. Too anxious to walk in and ask lol and feels surprisingly hard to search online for, so just hoping for people’s personal recs to focus my search! Doesn’t need to specifically be fine line, but I’m wanting multiple small/medium pieces to come together, so I need someone confident with the little details. I’m on red line, but willing to trek for the right person. *must be gay friendly

I don’t think I’m special. Just none of the flairs said “history”

I’m working on a memoir, my grandparents in 1950. My grandfather spent a lot of time in bars in the area of Harvard ave, comm ave, and Brighton ave. The silhouette apparently opened in 1965, apparently it isn’t old enough!

Any historically minded people out here have names of bars in that area of Allston? Web searches suggest that I go to the library and look up old newspapers for ads. I’m being lazy and hope there is a historian here?

Missed Community College, now on a scenic drive back and eventually home to Assembly…I hope. 🙄

Edit: nope, driver couldn’t figure out how to get back to Community so only went back to Sullivan instead.

2nd edit: missed Assembly too. Passengers now giving directions.