Flood Watch in Effect for Sunday Afternoon

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Flood Watch in Effect for Sunday Afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued an urban flood watch for Boston and surrounding communities for Sunday afternoon. Forecasters warn that thunderstorms could produce localized bands of 2 to 4 inches of torrential rainfall within three hours, posing a risk of flash flooding in vulnerable urban areas.

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Splashpad Sunday Offers Free Messy Science at Allstonway

Splashpad Sundays returns today from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Fountain at Allstonway with free bubble play, slime-making, and nature walks for families.

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USPS Studies Permanent Closure of Allston Post Office

The U.S. Postal Service has launched a 210- to 250-day discontinuance study for the shuttered Allston branch. Residents and City Councilor Liz Breadon oppose the move.

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BPD Links Illegal Scooter Enforcement to Gun Violence Reduction

Boston Police officials testified that officers confiscated 289 more scooters and mopeds this summer, and that 40% of local gun crimes now involve people on motorized two-wheelers.

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BC Safety KP Price Named to Witten Collegiate Man of Year List

Boston College senior safety and two-time captain KP Price was named to the 2026 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch List on Thursday.

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Boston Adopts Streamlined Clean Energy Permitting and Zoning

The city adopted new zoning for small clean energy installations, creating a consolidated permit pathway and enforcing a one-year timeline for decisions on renewable energy projects.

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