Concrete Collapse Shuts Downtown Boston Roadway
BOSTON — A partial building collapse closed a downtown Boston roadway Wednesday night after concrete fell from a structure, according to a WCVB report, while Boston-born burrito chain Boloco announced it will close its final restaurant this fall after 29 years.
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"Partial building collapse closes downtown Boston roadway" — a chunk of concrete fell from a downtown building Wednesday night, prompting authorities to shut down the affected street, according to WCVB (read it at https://www.wcvb.com/article/concrete-falls-downtown-boston-roadway-closed/73300679).
"Beloved MA Eatery Closing Last Location After 29 Years" — Boloco, the Boston-founded burrito chain, is closing its remaining restaurant this fall, ending its run in the city where it started, per Boston Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/boston/beloved-ma-eatery-closing-last-location-after-29-years).
"Boston nurse kept working after assault allegation" — a Boston nurse continued working after being accused of assault, with questions raised about oversight following the initial complaint, according to a WCVB investigation (read it at https://www.wcvb.com/article/5-investigates-boston-nurse-accused-assaults-kept-working-after-first-complaint/73288851).
"FIRST ALERT: Flood risk shifting toward Boston, Providence as rainstorm churns" — heavy downpours brought renewed flash-flood concerns to the Boston area, with the heaviest bands expected during the afternoon and evening, per NBC Boston (read it at https://www.nbcboston.com/weather/flood-risk-mass-boston-providence-wednesday/3989065/).
"Happy Gilmore to screen at Fenway Park for its 30th anniversary" — Fenway Park will host an outdoor screening marking the 30th anniversary of the film, according to Boston 25 News (read it at https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/happy-gilmore-screen-fenway-park-its-30th-anniversary/FK4NPDOGLVAAJGDO53CESHBRJA/?outputType=amp).
"Nickelodeon star 'simply unable' to perform at 2000s-themed event in Boston" — a scheduled performer will not appear at an upcoming Boston stop of a 2000s-nostalgia tour, per MassLive, which listed the Aug. 1 Boston date among affected shows (read it at https://www.masslive.com/boston/2026/07/nickelodeon-star-simply-unable-to-perform-at-2000s-themed-event-in-boston.html).
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.