Daily brief · Downtown & North End, Boston, MA
A-1 district sees 7% drop in crime from 2025
September 27, 2026
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Area A-1 crime down 7 percent through September 20
Part One crime in Area A-1 fell 7% through Sept. 20, with 1,541 incidents vs. 1,655 a year earlier. Rapes and robberies dropped, but domestic aggravated assault rose 120%.
Beacon Hill Times
Nor'easter brought rain, wind and flooding threats to Boston area
The September 26 nor'easter brought heavy rain, strong winds and coastal-flooding concerns to Boston, causing downed trees and infrastructure impacts.
Boston.com
Road to Revolution exhibit runs Sunday at Old State House
The Old State House hosts 'The Road to Revolution' exhibit today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring Revolutionary-era letters, diaries and artifacts.
Downtown Boston Alliance
Wicked plays Sunday evening in Downtown Crossing
Wicked is at Citizens Opera House tonight at 6:30 p.m. (539 Washington Street).
Downtown Boston Alliance
Boston Lyric Opera stages William Tell at 3 p.m.
Boston Lyric Opera presents Rossini's 'William Tell' at Emerson Colonial Theatre today at 3 p.m., sung in French with English supertitles.
Boston Lyric Opera
Negroni Week ends Sunday at Marzae in the North End
Marzae Cellar + Provisions (100 Hanover St.) participates in Negroni Week through 10 p.m. tonight, with a local Negroni promotion supporting charity.
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