District D-4 Crime Down 4% Through Sept. 20

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D-4 reports 4% drop in major crime through Sept. 20

Boston Police reported 2,298 Part One crime incidents in District D-4 (Back Bay, South End, Lower Roxbury, Fenway) through Sept. 20, a 4% decrease from the same period in 2025. Rapes and robberies saw significant reductions, though domestic aggravated assaults rose 23%. The district's total remains 5% above its five-year average.

The Boston Sun

St. Jude Walk Boston on Boston Common Saturday

The St. Jude Walk Boston takes place at Boston Common today: the day opens at 8:00 a.m., with the opening ceremony and walk at 9:10 a.m. and a celebration at approximately 10:00 a.m.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Free watercolor workshop at Public Garden Saturday

Boston Parks' free ParkARTS watercolor workshop at the Public Garden Lagoon runs from 10:00 a.m. to noon today; materials and instruction provided, preregistration required. Weather permitting.

The Boston Sun

Wang Theatre exhibit tours Saturday

Boch Center exhibit tours at the Wang Theatre, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. today, feature the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame and exhibits on folk and Boston music history.

Boch Center

The Energy plays City Winery Boston Saturday night

The Energy performs with special guest Alester at City Winery Boston at 7:30 p.m. tonight.

City Winery Boston

Lasell's Back Bay trip leaves Saturday at noon

Lasell University's Welcome Month Back Bay trip departs at 11:45 a.m. today (check-in from 11:00 a.m.) and covers Newbury Street, Prudential Center, Public Garden, Boston Common, and Chinatown.

Lasell University

Faith-and-work conference at Hilton Back Bay Saturday

The Hub Institute's 'Formed for Flourishing' conference at Hilton Boston Back Bay runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. today, exploring integration of faith, work, service, and renewal.

The Hub Institute: Center for Faith & Work

Afternoon tea returns to the Ritz-Carlton Saturday

Afternoon tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston (10 Avery Street) returns today and runs Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., through Nov 15.

Patch

Endless Night Vampire Ball at Royale Boston Saturday

Royale Boston hosts the Endless Night Boston Vampire Ball tonight, 8:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m., featuring gothic cabaret, live performances, and a vampire court.

Endless Night Productions