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In today's newsletter:

  • How a South End carjacking is shaking Boston Uber drivers’ trust
  • Which South End pizza favorite just expanded beyond the neighborhood?

Also on today's calendar: Dive In Commonwealth Virtual Information Session and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Breezy with a little snow, with a high of 40 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy most of the time, temps: high: 39, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and colder, with a high of 26 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Uber drivers worried about lack of safety protocols (charlestownbridge.com) — An Uber driver was violently attacked and carjacked while stopped at a light at Massachusetts Avenue and Columbus Avenue in Boston’s South End, raising alarms for local rideshare safety. The story explores how often drivers, especially women and people of color, face threats on the job and contrasts Uber’s limited protections with the stronger safety culture and training longtime Boston cab drivers remember.
   

• Here Are The MA Restaurants That Opened, Closed In 2025 (patch.com) — South End food lovers will notice one of their neighborhood’s popular pizza spots has expanded from Boston’s South End into central Massachusetts, part of a year packed with restaurant openings, closings, and national accolades. The piece quickly runs through new chains, beloved local eateries, and Michelin and “best of” honors that highlight how competitive Massachusetts’ dining scene has become.
   

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