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Top Boston news: Construction sites shut down; Northeastern to hold virtual graduation ceremony

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Published on March 18, 2020
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Missed the most recent top news in Boston? Read on for everything you need to know.

Northeastern University to hold virtual graduation ceremony

Northeastern Unversity has canceled its 2020 in-person graduation ceremony and will hold a "virtual" version of the event.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Riders criticize crowded MBTA trains, buses on reduced schedules

A day after the MBTA reduced schedules because of the coronavirus, riders captured pictures of trains and buses full of people packed too close for recommended isolation distances.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Shutdown of dine-in service leaves state restaurant owners worried

Massachusetts restaurant owners and workers are worriedly staring down three weeks of no dine-in business after a statewide order banning sit-down service.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

3 juveniles among 6 arrested in connection with East Boston armed robbery

Six people were arrested Monday night in connection with a violent armed robbery in the area of Lexington Street, officials said. 

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Mayor shuts down construction sites across city

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is shutting down construction sites across the city to help slow the coronavirus pandemic.

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.


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