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Local Food Festival on Greenway today
September 20, 2026
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Boston Local Food Festival returns to the Rose Kennedy Greenway
The Boston Local Food Festival takes over the Rose Kennedy Greenway today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Nearly 100 local vendors offer everything from raw oysters to Filipino-style roast pig, with cooking demonstrations and a seafood competition. Admission is free.
Boston Local Food
Bruins host Capitals in a 5 p.m. preseason game at TD Garden
Today at 5 p.m. at TD Garden: Bruins open home preseason schedule against the Washington Capitals.
TD Garden
Park rangers lead Emerald Necklace waterways walk
Today 10 a.m.–2 p.m.: free guided walk from the Back Bay Fens toward Jamaica Pond, focusing on waterways and landscapes.
City of Boston
Open Newbury makes the street pedestrian-only Sunday
Today 10 a.m.–6 p.m.: Newbury Street closed to vehicles between Berkeley Street and Massachusetts Avenue for walking, shopping, and dining.
Meet Boston
Suspect arrested in Roxbury shooting
Youth Violence Strike Force arrested a 15-year-old male Friday in connection with a shooting incident on Powellton Road in Roxbury.
Boston Police Department
Missing person: 80-year-old Cora Scott of Roxbury
Police seek help locating Cora Scott, 80, last seen at 2 p.m. Saturday on Camden Street in Roxbury.
Boston Police Department
BPD in the Community: District E-5 Helps Sharpen Brain Health with Local Seniors
A little friendly competition and a lot of fun! Officers from District E-5 joined our friends at the West Roxbury Lodge of ELKS for a day of games and conversation with local seniors.
Boston Police Department
BPD in the Community: Boston Police Department Assists at Senior Ball in Dorchester
Dancing, good food, and great company! Commissioner Cox and Officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) and B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) wrapped up the summer with those we serve at the annual Senior Ball at the Unity Club in Dorchester.
Boston Police Department
Boston offers free flu and COVID-19 vaccines at clinics citywide
The Boston Public Health Commission is hosting free vaccine clinics for flu and COVID-19 across the city to protect residents from respiratory illness.
City of Boston
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