Scooters tied to 40% of gun crimes

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Police Link Scooter Crackdown to Gun Violence at Council Hearing

Boston Police officials testified at a City Council hearing that 40% of local gun crimes involve motorized scooters, as both victims and shooters. BPD has confiscated 289 more scooters this summer than last, and Deputy Superintendent John Fitzgerald called the vehicles motorcycles, not scooters, to emphasize enforcement under existing traffic laws.

Universal Hub

EMK Institute Marks 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute on Columbia Point held a commemoration marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, with speakers emphasizing ongoing community service and civic unity.

Dorchester Reporter

Ibram X. Kendi Book Discussion Set for JustBook-ish in Fields Corner

Author and historian Ibram X. Kendi will discuss his latest work with Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at JustBook-ish in Fields Corner.

Dorchester Reporter

Boston Awards $3.3M to Support Community Health Centers

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission awarded $3.3 million on September 10 to ten community health centers in neighborhoods including Dorchester and Roxbury to protect frontline health services against impending Medicaid cuts.

City of Boston

Boston Collegiate Charter School Committee Holds Virtual Meeting

The Development Committee of Dorchester's Boston Collegiate Charter School holds a remote public meeting today at 1:00 p.m. to review goals, discuss new donor engagement, and receive general school updates.

City of Boston

Codman Square Library Hosts LEGO Club for Youth

Children ages 5 to 12 can build creations at the Codman Square Branch Library today from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM to be showcased in the branch.

Boston Public Library

Abutters Meeting Set for 1448 Dorchester Ave Liquor License

The City of Boston holds a virtual abutters meeting today at 6:00 PM to hear community input on Bottega Cannuccia's application for an all-alcoholic beverages license.

City of Boston

Half-Price Billiards Night at Boston Bowl in Dorchester

Boston Bowl on Morrissey Boulevard holds half-price pool and billiards games tonight.

Boston Bowl

BPD Seeks Public's Help in Motor Vehicle Larceny and Kidnapping

Detectives assigned to District B-2 in Roxbury are seeking the public's assistance to identify a suspect involved in a motor vehicle larceny and kidnapping on Saturday, September 12, at 9:16 PM.

Boston Police Department