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Thieves crash two stolen cars in Dorchester
September 16, 2026
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Thieves crash two stolen vehicles in Dorchester, flee scene
Police said two stolen cars crashed overnight in Dorchester — one into a fire hydrant, another flipped after hitting parked cars. Three men and a woman fled the scene; no injuries or arrests have been reported.
The Boston Globe
Virtual Baby Café at Codman Square Health Center today
Codman Square Health Center hosts Virtual Baby Café from 2 to 4 p.m., offering support and connection for families with babies.
Codman Square Health Center
All-Ages Story Time at Uphams Corner branch
Uphams Corner Branch hosts All-Ages Story Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Boston Public Library
19-year-old arrested with loaded ghost gun in Boston
A 19-year-old was arrested yesterday in Boston for possession of a loaded ghost gun.
Patch
ESOL Conversation Group at Codman Square branch
Codman Square Library hosts an in-person ESOL Conversation Group from 10:00 a.m. today.
City of Boston
Mayor Wu announces school-year youth jobs program
Mayor Michelle Wu kicks off the School Year Youth Jobs program, building on a summer that connected nearly 11,000 young people with paid work.
City of Boston
City of Boston sends USACE comment letter
City sends comment letter to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Draft Feasibility Report, outlining points of agreement and desired next steps.
City of Boston
Dot’s own Dawn Morris hosts Thursday event to help KO cancer
Dawn Morris hosts a KO Cancer Fundraiser at Dorchester Brewing Co. tomorrow evening (Sept. 17) ahead of Haymakers for Hope’s Belles of the Brawl.
Dorchester Reporter
Hundreds gather at vigil to mourn victims of Cape Verde bus crash
Hundreds gathered at a vigil yesterday to mourn the victims of the Sept. 5 Cape Verde bus crash, the worst vehicle tragedy in the country's history. Many in Dorchester lost family members or friends.
Dorchester Reporter
Back to School Night at Geiger Gibson Community Health Center
Back to School Night tonight from 5:00 p.m. on Vernon Street in Dorchester, with a resource table from Geiger Gibson Community Health Center.
Harbor Health Services
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