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The Charles River. Due to a dangerous cyanobacteria algae bloom downstream of the Longfellow Bridge, the Boston Public Health Commission issued a public health advisory to keep residents from engaging in recreational aquatic activities in the affected areas of the Charles River. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston Public Health Commission warns of cyanobacterial algae blooms in Charles River

Tavishi Chattopadhyay September 25, 2024
The Boston Public Health Commission warned residents on Friday about the presence of cyanobacterial algae blooms in the Charles River, downstream of the Longfellow Bridge, following a public health advisory issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
A man’s body was discovered in the Charles River early Friday morning by two joggers near the Longfellow Bridge. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Officials confirm body found in Charles River

Kennedy Davis February 7, 2016

A body was found in the Charles River at approximately 8:17 a.m. Thursday, according to Elizabeth Vlock of the Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan’s office. “The body of an unidentified...

Deval Patrick announces $1.3-billion program for Boston transit

Daily Free Press Admin October 28, 2013

Looking to stimulate economic growth and enhance accessibility to transportation, Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick launched on Tuesday a $1.3-billion program to improve the transportation infrastructure of...

Several bridges in Mass., Boston still in need of structural repair

Daily Free Press Admin September 19, 2013

Despite a large state-run bridge repair program, hundreds of bridges both in Boston and in the greater Commonwealth are still in need of significant repair. The Massachusetts Accelerated Bridge Program...

Rehabilitation of Longfellow Bridge to begin spring 2013

Daily Free Press Admin March 5, 2013

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Board of Directors approved contracts for the rehabilitation of the Longfellow Bridge Wednesday, ensuring that the old bridge will serve the metro area...

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