Faneuil Hall Marketplace once drew Bostonians downtown to discover something new — pushcarts, artisans, fresh food and a waterfront coming back to life. As Quincy Market turns 200 and occupancy rises again, Boston may have another chance to recapture what made the place work in the first place.

More than 30 buildings across Boston and Cambridge will illuminate the skyline in blue tonight for the 25th anniversary of September 11. The growing tribute has deep connections to Boston, Logan Airport and the two flights that left the city that morning.

Boston Legacy FC is Boston’s new professional women’s soccer team. Before the club even had a roster or a permanent name, fans were already creating the chants, scarves and traditions that could define Boston soccer for generations.

Boston’s Swan Boats have been circling the Public Garden since 1877. Their remarkable story begins with an opera and a bicycle—but they might have disappeared after a single season if not for Julia Paget.