FBI warns of scam spoofing its own number

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FBI Boston warns of agent impersonation scam spoofing phone number

The FBI's Boston field office says scammers are spoofing the bureau's own phone number when calling residents. Callers then press victims to download an encrypted messaging application, claiming they need to 'investigate' financial fraud. The warning was issued by FBI Boston's public affairs office.

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Wu pushes back on ICE parking deal, seeks landlord records

Mayor Michelle Wu said Boston will file a public records request to identify which property owners may have responded to a federal notice seeking 249 downtown parking spaces for ICE, and separately warned private garage owners against leasing space to the agency.

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PWHL Boston Fleet players learn sailing in Charlestown

Boston Fleet forward Shay Maloney and defender Amanda Boulier joined members of USA Sailing at Courageous Sailing to learn navigating Boston Harbor.

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Boston Public Market marks summer with Tomato Thursday festival

The Boston Public Market marked the summer harvest with a 'Tomato Thursday' festival, featuring the 41st Annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest with drop-off, judging and awards.

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Civil rights groups file brief defending exam school admissions

A multi-racial coalition of civil rights groups representing Boston families filed a brief in federal appeals court defending the Boston School Committee's current exam school admissions policy.

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Downtown's Winthrop Center lands historic $281M clean energy loan

State and development officials announced a $281 million Commercial PACE loan, New England's largest, to recapitalize the residential portion of the 62-story Winthrop Center skyscraper.

Banker & Tradesman

SJC clears White Stadium rebuild to continue

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Boston can continue the White Stadium project in Franklin Park, a win for the city and Boston Legacy FC's planned venue.

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DPU holds transportation carrier certification hearings today

The Department of Public Utilities' Transportation Oversight Division holds virtual public hearings today on carrier certification applications.

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MassDOT outdoor advertising board holds August meeting today

MassDOT's Office of Outdoor Advertising holds its August public meeting online today.

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