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Boston aims to make its nightlife a longer, livelier affair
local2 hours ago

Boston aims to make its nightlife a longer, livelier affair

Boston’s nightlife economy chief Corean Reynolds says the city is just getting started after a blockbuster summer of FIFA World Cup, Sail Boston, and Boston 250. Pilots extended hours and created social districts, boosting business and drawing new customers, with 3 a.m. extensions in Union/Marshall and Temple Place. The city plans to evaluate what worked, push for less-restrictive alcohol rules, expand to more neighborhoods, and improve night-time transportation as it seeks a permanent, inclusive 24-hour nightlife.

Boston launches temporary sip-and-stroll zones to welcome World Cup crowds
local1 month ago

Boston launches temporary sip-and-stroll zones to welcome World Cup crowds

Boston Mayor Wu announced two downtown 'social districts' where pedestrians can carry and sip drinks while walking, running tomorrow through July 31 in the Blackstone block (Union/Marshall) near Faneuil Hall and Boston Public Market, and along Temple Place in Downtown Crossing. Bars in these zones can stay open until 3 a.m. as part of a temporary state law prompted by World Cup crowds; the measure is set to end at the end of July.