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Five-alarm fire damages Roxbury’s Edison Building
September 29, 2026
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Five-alarm fire damages Roxbury’s Edison Building
A five-alarm fire damaged the 103-year-old Edison Building at 72 Warren St. in Roxbury on Monday morning. About 200 firefighters took part in the hourslong response; the building houses several businesses, including a sandwich shop and a barbershop.
Boston.com
Nor’easter brings flooding and wind damage to Massachusetts
On September 28, the nor’easter continued to bring damaging winds, flooding and power outages across the Boston region after dropping several inches of rain.
The Boston Globe
BPL trustees meet Tuesday at Central Library
Boston Public Library trustees meet at 8:30 a.m. in Rabb Hall to discuss budget and vacancy updates, a phone-system contract, exhibitions and public comment.
City of Boston
Council hearing focuses on Boston’s fair-housing plan
The City Council’s Housing and Community Development Committee holds a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. at City Hall on implementation of Boston’s Assessment of Fair Housing.
City of Boston
N.K. Jemisin speaks at Central Library
Author N.K. Jemisin discusses revolutionary ideas in fantasy fiction from 6 to 7:30 p.m. as part of the Boston Public Library’s fall lecture series.
Boston Public Library
Southern Culture on the Skids plays City Winery
Southern Culture on the Skids, with special guests Poi Rogers, performs at 7 p.m. at City Winery Boston, 80 Beverly St.
City Winery Boston
Lauren Minear and Joanne The Band perform at City Winery
Lauren Minear and Joanne The Band perform at 7:30 p.m. in City Winery Boston’s Haymarket Lounge, 80 Beverly St.
City Winery Boston
Bruins open season against Rangers at TD Garden
The Bruins open their 2026–27 regular season against the New York Rangers at 8 p.m. at TD Garden.
National Hockey League
Outdoor music series runs downtown
The Downtown Boston Outdoor Music Series offers free live music from noon to 5 p.m. at 125 Summer St.
Downtown Boston Alliance
Logic and G-Eazy perform at Leader Bank Pavilion
Logic and G-Eazy perform at 7 p.m. at Leader Bank Pavilion.
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