If you travel up and down Blue Hill Ave and Washington St. look around there are empty lots. In the past these were epitome of urban decay but now there are large boards with structural designs of the coming property development. I'm not sure who's funding it (I believe a combination of State and Private interests) but I do know it's split affordable housing.

Check out Egleston Sq. for a balanced progressive neighborhood. It has a cool mix of affordable housing and new condos. Handful of local Bodegas/Haciendas and also new businesses. Cutting down Talbot St., Savin Hill is getting built up too.

It's not happening as fast as I'd want but it is happening. I don't think Boston is getting enough credit in this way. Possibly slow concerted planning to get it right, no second chances.

Having lived in the PNW, Portland OR & Seattle WA. They have walkable neighborhoods spread throughout the city, especially Portland. Where trendy local eateries, bars, and various other coffee shops, breweries, and artists have shops and businesses. I am aware that they've benefited heavily from transplants and investors flooding in from all over the country, especially California and specifically San Francisco. Seeing it as an affordable and hip area to invest but Boston has a much more difficult position getting certain neighborhoods planned and developed. Where sure we have the Seaport but Roxbury is a stark difference and this is the main difference between. Sure they have high income areas but overall there's a balance of many thriving neighborhoods.

I wish they would promote and invite people from all over the country, but more practically just New England. Having more inclusion with locals teaming up with other entrepreneurs and artists as well as State funded Architectural projects and Parks, it would be amazing seeing Nubian caught up and on par with a lot of the other areas. Boston is a diverse world-class city, has a lot going for it already but there are still problems and I really think there's not nearly as much focus on it that it deserves. I truly think if Boston puts the focus here the long overdue development will launch Boston in a league of its own as a leader in the US.

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There's some website that lists and gives a map of all the public bathrooms in Boston.

The ones I frequent are in the Boston Common (right in front of the froggy pond, tho it shuts kinda early some days), there's a lot at the Boston Public Library at Copley, Prudential Center.

True, but I was trying to address OP's question about visibility in Boston. The article's claim that the lights could be visible in New England tonight is pretty misleading though, since the max Kp forecasted is 4.67. That has the potential to produce camera-visible auroras low on the horizon in far northern Maine, but certainly nothing visible to the eye.

I grew up just south of Seattle and saw those ads. Referenced it just yesterday when my husband asked if Dunks was open yet at 6:00 am.

These are great suggestions thanks everyone! What about historic sites and parks?

Walking into hotel lobbies is also a good trick! Pretend you’re a guest or that you’re waiting to meet someone if anyone asks (but they usually don’t)

The article doesn't say near Boston. It says they were visible in Massachusetts, because they were visible last night in places like Greenfield and Amherst. The headline says Massachusetts, but the article itself says New England repeatedly, and it doesn't mention Boston at all.

Mass Audubon has had telescope viewing events.

The library is a good suggestion as I just thought about borrowing one from our local library.

Haha I do that too! I always get as I walk out "how was your meal?" And I just mumble a thank you 😆

it depends on the area but usually grocery stores or stores like TJ maxx are a safe bet! Also lifehack I use the most as someone with a stomach condition is if there’s outdoor dining and it’s pretty busy, just give your coat / bag to your spouse and walk in with confidence and ask where the bathroom is lol, it works 9 out of 10 times

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This is a map that outlines a lot of good options! There's more beyond what is listed on there, like the bathrooms at the Prudential Center https://bathroomaccess.com/

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Airalo is great but is only data.

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Having frequented a lot of the neighborhoods from Blue Hill, MLK/Dudley, Washington, Seaver, Columbia, Morton, Dorchester, Talbot, Norfolk (my street knowledge flex 😏)

While yes their are events that are literally called "The Black Out" & "The Black Affair" are people really asking for for their community to stop/change these? Having far fewer areas where the community is able to put these together coupled with the issues of growing positive cultural identity after years of abuse. Finally being allowed to be promote pride (70yrs one generation) thus stepsaking progress, hopefully addressing broken family patterns and gun violence. We can't have both? Where events that are more mixed and feel more welcoming and then maintain other events the way they are? Honestly that's subjective anyways, just don't but fr experience you can go.

About safety too, as long as you're not selling fetanyl or crack or whatever you should be fine. I'm positive that there are troubled areas for every ethnic group where if you flaunt wealth or are selling narcotics you are opening yourself up to a wide range of trouble.

You forgot the best part. Insurance is optional.

Ah, butts. I figured it was a long shot for anyone not in the city, but not an hours-long long shot.

Unfortunately this this article is full of inaccuracies, the SWPC isn't forecasting activity tonight that's strong enough to be seen anywhere near Boston. Last night, the lights were visible in southern Maine, but the solar storm has diminished significantly from last night. Even then, I had to drive two hours north of the city to get enough dark sky to see anything.

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So, does anyone here have any idea if there's a chance of seeing from the North End, or do I shake my fist at my preference for living in areas with light pollution?

I used to go to the BU one as a kid and it was a bit underwhelming, but fun nonetheless.

Fwiw, I see a used dob for $250 on Craigslist. They are a bit clunky, but easy to use and the hardware doesn't really age so you can sell it down the line.

Maybe Hunts in Melrose!