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Hi there, Back Bay! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where Back Bay burger lovers can try this NYC smash-burger chain
Also on today's calendar: Webinar: AI SEO: Get Your Brand Seen and Chosen Online and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
- Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Growing NYC burger chain opening new locations in Harvard Square and on Route 1 (nbcboston.com) — Smash-burger fans in Back Bay already have one 7th Street Burger nearby, and the growing NYC-based chain is now adding locations in Harvard Square and on Route 1 in Saugus. Once those open, they'll join the existing Back Bay and South Boston spots, giving local residents more options for quick, casual burgers around the city.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Back Bay
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★ Featured events ★
- Webinar: AI SEO: Get Your Brand Seen and Chosen Online →
Online Webinar,
3:00 pm - 2026 Greek Festival, Sept 18, 19, 20 →
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England, 162 Goddard Ave, Brookline
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Offline Hours: Bedazzling
Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
6:00 pm - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Gr
Parker Hill Branch Library 1497 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120
6:30 pm - Silent Book Club
Coolidge Corner Library Meeting Room - Coolidge Corner, Coolidge Corner
7:00 pm - Back Bay Residents Invited To Free Talk on Aging →
Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St, Boston
2:00 pm - My Dearest Friend: The Love, Lives & Legacy of Abigail & John Adams →
Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston St, Boston
6:00 pm - Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball →
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich
7:00 pm - Free outdoor meditation @ Boston Public Garden →
Public Garden, Boston
6:00 pm - West End Story: Celebrating Community and the Music of Leonard Bernstein →
The Hub on Causeway, 100 Causeway St, Boston
7:00 pm - 2026 South End Open Studios →
11:00 am - 2026 Greek Festival →
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England, 162 Goddard Ave, Brookline
12:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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🗞 Nearby News
South End
- Collins survives Wu-backed primary challenge, Brownsberger-Lander race too close to call (newsfromthestates.com)
- New seafood restaurant to take over former space of renowned Boston chef's eatery (masslive.com)
Cambridge
- Police Seek Man After Reported Lewd Act On MBTA Red Line Train (patch.com)
Ok Back Bay! 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 shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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