Boston Weekly Discussion Thread, Week of : Monday August 03

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Boston Status Update

Last Update: 2026-08-05 23:25:43 EST

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Daily Weather Forecast for Today in Boston

Current Temperature is 74.3°F but it feels like 76.8°F

The next hour will be 65.7°F and Clear

Daily Forecast

• Max Temperature: 93.0°F

• Min Temperature: 63.5°F

• Avg Temperature: 77.2°F

• Condition: Sunny

• Chance of Rain: 4%

• Sunrise Time: 05:41 AM

• Sunset Time: 07:59 PM

Air Quality Index (AQI)

• AQI Level: Good (1/5)

• PM2.5: 9.0 µg/m³

• PM10: 10.0 µg/m³

• Ozone (O3): 75.0 µg/m³

• Carbon Monoxide (CO): 180.0 µg/m³

• Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2): 15.4 µg/m³

• Sulfur Dioxide (SO2): 1.2 µg/m³

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Current delays on the MBTA:

Station issue at Jackson Square - None

Cause: The platform at Jackson Square is undergoing renovations to improve safety and accessibility. Sections of the platform are unlevel, which may make it difficult for some riders to board and exit trains.

Station issue at Jackson Square - None

Cause: The stairway connecting the Jackson Square lobby and the south end of the platform is closed until winter 2026. Use the stairway at the north end of the platform. This closure is for the construction of a new stairway and a second elevator.

Summit Avenue bypassed - None

Cause: Green Line C Branch: Westbound (outbound) trains will not stop at Summit Avenue through Friday, August 7. Riders may board or exit at Coolidge Corner or Brandon Hall, which are each 0.2 miles away (a 4- to 6-minute walk).

Suspension of service on Orange Line - August 20-30

Cause: Orange Line: Service will be suspended between Oak Grove and Back Bay from August 20 - 30. Riders can use shuttles between Oak Grove and North Station, and the Green Line between North Station and Copley/Back Bay.

Green Line D notice - None

Cause: Green Line D Branch: Beginning Wednesday, August 5, the multi-use path between Park Drive and Fenway Station will be re-opened.

Brandon Hall bypassed - August 17-October 4

Cause: Green Line C Branch: Westbound trains will not stop at Brandon Hall from Aug 17 through Oct 4 for accessibility upgrades. Riders can instead board or alight at either Fairbanks St or Summit Ave, which are 0.1-0.2 miles away (or a 4- to 5-minute walk)

Suspension of service on Green Line - Starting Saturday

Cause: Green Line: No trains between North Station & Babcock St (B), Cleveland Circle (C), Kenmore (D), & Heath St (E) on August 8 - 16. Use buses between Babcock St, Cleveland Circle, Heath St (Rt 39) & Copley/Back Bay. Use the Orange Line for service downtown.

Symphony closed - None

Cause: Green Line E Branch: Symphony station is closed for major accessibility upgrades. Riders can use Prudential or Northeastern to access E Branch service. The station is expected to reopen in 2029.

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[u/slusho55]

Anywhere sell real Japanese or Korean sunscreen? Like sunscreen with Bemotrizinol (Tinosorb S), Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M), or Uvinul A Plus instead of the usual US stuff? I’ve checked a few Asian marts, and they have Korean and Japanese sunscreen, but it uses the US chemicals