Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Boston.
2 firefighters injured while battling 4-alarm fire in South Boston
One firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion and another suffered a laceration while battling to put out a fire Wednesday evening. The fire broke out in the basement of an unoccupied building that is being renovated on East Seventh Street.
Read the full story on Boston 25 News.
The best places in the Boston area to break up with someone, mapped
From bustling spots, such as South Station and Copley Square, to quieter environs, such as the Boston Public Library and the Arnold Arboretum, these are the choicest locations for moving on.
Read the full story on Curbed Boston.
Schools superintendent reveals plan to target 33 neediest schools
Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, releasing a budget proposal for fiscal year 2020 as part of her five-year strategic plan, will start by putting $19 million toward 33 of the city's lowest-performing schools.
Read the full story on Boston Herald.
Test maker won’t supply public schools with exams, citing 8 years of equity issues
The longtime vendor behind the entrance tests for Boston’s three prestigious exam schools has put Boston Public Schools on notice that it will no longer provide the exam, citing eight years of failed attempts to work with the district on equity issues.
Read the full story on Boston Herald.
City councilor calls for more diversity in police, fire ranks
City Councilor Andrea Campbell is calling on Mayor Martin Walsh’s administration to make Boston’s emergency management systems more diverse.
Read the full story on Boston Herald.
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