Man stabbed on bus near Grove Hall; suspect held

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Man stabbed on MBTA bus near Grove Hall; suspect held

Transit police say two men who boarded an MBTA bus at 10:28 p.m. Sunday began arguing near Humboldt Avenue and Seaver Street, close to Grove Hall, and the dispute turned physical. One man was stabbed in the torso and slashed on his hands, suffering injuries described as non-life-threatening, and was taken to a local hospital. The suspect fled the scene and was later taken into custody; his name has not been released.

WCVB

MBTA, city host Blue Hill Avenue redesign open house tonight

The City of Boston and MBTA present updated Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan designs — including center-running bus lanes, parking, lighting, trees, crossings, and small-business support — Tuesday, September 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Mattapan Branch Library.

City of Boston

Free all-ages yoga class offered tonight in fall fitness series

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Public Health Commission host a free All Ages Yoga class Tuesday, September 22 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. as part of the 2026 Fall Fitness Series.

City of Boston

One hospitalized after school-bus crash in Dorchester

A school bus crashed at Morton and Wildwood streets in Dorchester around 4:45 p.m. Monday, September 21; of six people aboard, one was hospitalized with injuries expected to be non-life-threatening.

Boston 25 News

Zoning Board to hear Blue Hill Avenue appeal today

Boston's Zoning Board of Appeal meets virtually Tuesday, September 22 at 9:30 a.m. to hear an appeal involving 1117-1125 Blue Hill Avenue; residents can testify remotely by registering through the city's hearing instructions.

City of Boston

Sarah Botstein to discuss 'The American Revolution' tonight

Filmmaker Sarah Botstein speaks at the Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square Tuesday, September 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. about PBS's The American Revolution and historical filmmaking; the free talk is also available via Zoom.

Boston Public Library

Water and Sewer Commission meets today on capital projects

The Boston Water and Sewer Commission holds a hybrid public meeting Tuesday, September 22 at 10 a.m. at 980 Harrison Ave, covering capital-budget updates and a proposed sewer and drain-pipe replacement contract for Dorchester, Hyde Park, Mattapan, Roslindale, and Roxbury.

City of Boston

UMass Boston partnership trains students to deliver public health education in high schools

Monday, September 21, 2026 — Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and University of Massachusetts Boston today announced a groundbreaking partnership that will provide college students with hands-on training and experience in urban public health.

City of Boston

Police arrest Dorchester man, recover loaded firearm near Blue Hill Avenue

Officers from Districts 2 (Roxbury) and 3 (Mattapan) arrested Pascual Diaz-Baez, 32, of Dorchester, and recovered a loaded firearm near 580 Blue Hill Avenue around 11:45 p.m. Sunday, September 20.

Boston Police Department

20-unit condo building near Ashmont gets green light from city planners

The Boston Planning Department approved a 20-unit condo building at 2062 Dorchester Ave. on September 17.

Dorchester Reporter