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Cue up the Donald Glover; it will feel like summer as we cap off this week — perfect for this weekend's lineup of porch music, night markets and Duckling Day… and a Game 7.

But first, the news:

Remember the pre-smartphone days when people read newspapers and books on the MBTA? Well, the phones aren't going anywhere, but Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's office is working to at least open up the Boston Public Library's deep digital archive of books, newspapers and magazines to MBTA bus riders — no library cards required.

Wellesley school officials are asking for the state's help to prevent a teacher strike this Monday. In a letter to the state's Department of Labor Relations, the town's school committee said there's "significant evidence" that the Wellesley teachers union is "laying the groundwork" to vote tonight on a strike next week.

A home for the homeless: After multiple meetings, the Boston Planning and Development Agency signed off on a proposal to convert the Comfort Inn on Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester into permanent supportive housing for formerly unhoused people.

They did it! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced yesterday they finished their work on the Sagamore Bridge — well ahead of the busy Memorial Day weekend. All four lanes are now reopened.

Taking the T this weekend? Due to track work, shuttle buses will be replacing all Red Line service south of Broadway, as well as commuter rail service between South Station and Braintree. At least they’re free!

Good news for the people who need to hop on a plane to see mom: State transportation officials are keeping the Sumner Tunnel open this weekend due to an expected increase in Mother's Day traffic.

P.S.— A Newton woman won $37 million in a lawsuit this week. Do you know who (or what) it was against? Then take our Boston News Quiz and see how you stack up against other WBUR readers.