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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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