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Brownsberger Wins Re-Election by 35 Votes
September 12, 2026
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State Sen. Will Brownsberger Wins Re-Election by 35 Votes
After a recount by the Boston Election Department, incumbent state Sen. William Brownsberger retained his Suffolk and Middlesex district seat by just 35 votes. The razor-thin margin was confirmed on September 11, making this one of the closest races in the district's recent history.
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Emily Sweeney Discusses 'Dropkick' Murphy Biography at BPL
Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney visits the Boston Public Library in Copley Square today from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to discuss her biography of wrestler and doctor John 'Dropkick' Murphy.
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Embrace Hosts ¡Con Salsa! Block Party in Downtown Crossing
Embrace Boston hosts the free Embrace Massó ¡Con Salsa! Block Party at Summer Street Plaza today from 3 to 7 p.m., featuring El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.
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Escaped Sulcata Tortoise Returned Home After Roslindale Walkabout
Boston Animal Care and Control recovered a massive escaped African spurred sulcata tortoise on Canterbury Street in Roslindale on September 11, returning the animal to its owner.
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