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Police seek suspect in Heath St. break-ins
August 10, 2026
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Police seek suspect in Heath Street apartment break-ins
Boston Police are asking for help identifying a man who allegedly broke into two Heath Street apartments on Aug. 2 and Aug. 5, fleeing each time after encountering someone inside. In the Aug. 5 incident at 182 Heath St., a resident said the suspect climbed through his bedroom window while he slept; in the Aug. 2 incident at 180 Heath St., a laptop, Kindle and purse were taken. Detectives at District E-13 in Jamaica Plain are investigating and ask anyone with information to call 617-343-5628.
Jamaica Plain News
Red Sox drop series finale to Athletics, 4-3, at Fenway
The Athletics scored two late runs to beat the Red Sox 4-3 Sunday before a sellout Fenway crowd, snapping Boston's nine-series winning streak after the Sox won 27 of their previous 30 games.
The Boston Globe
Boston Landmarks Orchestra closes 25th season Wednesday at Hatch Shell
Boston Landmarks Orchestra's free 25th-anniversary season concludes Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Hatch Memorial Shell with Saint-Saëns' 'Organ Symphony' and Respighi's 'Fountains of Rome.'
Beacon Hill Times
Gardner Museum's free Thursday evening returns Aug. 13
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum offers free admission Thursday, Aug. 13, at 5 p.m. as part of its weekly Thursdays at the Gardner series.
Time Out Boston
Fenway Community Center hosts Walk & Talk: Color Walk tonight
The Fenway Community Center hosts its weekly Walk & Talk tonight from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., inviting residents of all fitness levels to spot colors around the neighborhood.
The Boston Calendar
JP Branch Library hosts evening Pajama Story Time tonight
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library's weekly session tonight, 5 to 5:45 p.m., invites toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy stories, songs, and parachute play.
Boston Public Library
Video-led Tai Chi returns to Fenway Community Center this morning
The Fenway Community Center hosts a drop-in Tai Chi session today from 10 to 10:45 a.m., designed to help participants reset for the week.
Fenway Community Center
Jr. Celtics Academy summer basketball camp kicks off today at BC High
Starting today and running through Friday, Aug. 14, youth basketball players ages 7 to 14 can join a co-ed summer camp at Boston College High School featuring skill development and games.
The Boston Calendar
Marzae Cellar + Provisions soft-opens at Boston Public Market
Marzae Cellar + Provisions, an outpost of Acton-based natural winery Marzae, soft-opened its 100-seat tasting room and shop at the Boston Public Market on Aug. 7.
Boston Restaurant Talk
Balloon artists gather for Boston Balloon Jam tonight
Local balloon artists, decorators, and entertainers are invited to a free networking and educational evening at the Boston Balloon Jam tonight at the IHOP in Brighton.
Bling Bling Jam
Gardner Museum hosts Botanical Talk & Tour today
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum hosts a ticketed Botanical Talk & Tour led by horticulture staff today from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Olivia Dean plays TD Garden tonight
Olivia Dean brings The Art of Loving Live to TD Garden tonight at 7:30 p.m., with doors at 6:30 p.m.
TD Garden
BPS frozen-food transport bids due today
Bids for Boston Public Schools' frozen food storage and transportation contract for Food and Nutrition Services are due by 2 p.m. today.
Boston.gov
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