The other day leaking gas lines (apparently) caused manhole covers to explode and Central Square to lose power. At the same time, my street lost power from a downed electric line. Ours was repaired quicker. 🙂

Not sure if they’d be related in any way, but it was pretty strange timing. I took a few pictures down Mass Ave of the dark streets (boy does a city look different without power!) and posted them in my Flickr photostream. Notably, Walgreen’s lacked power but remained open all day, with employees toting flashlights accompanying patrons on their shopping expeditions.

I’ve also posted some shots from my walk yesterday around the MIT area.

* Photos of the power outage and my walk through MIT (there are 8, click “next” on the right to move forward.)