Flynn floats National Guard after 2 stabbings

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Councilor Ed Flynn suggests National Guard deployment after stabbings

City Councilor Ed Flynn said Thursday he believes the National Guard could play a supportive role alongside Boston police, arguing the department does not have enough officers. He spoke near North Station, where a man and a woman were hospitalized after a double stabbing Thursday morning; the woman's wounds are not believed to be life-threatening, and investigators believe the man's injuries were self-inflicted. That incident came less than a day after a fatal stabbing at South Station, where no arrest has been made.

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MFA screens French thriller tonight

The MFA's Boston French Film Festival screens 'The Money Maker (L'Affaire Bojarski)' tonight, Friday, Aug. 14, from 7 to 9:15 p.m.

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MFA offers Boston Stories guided tour

The MFA's 'Boston Stories' guided tour runs today, Friday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon, highlighting works tied to Boston's history and artists.

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Dewey Square transforms into glowing dance floor for 'Dewey After Dark'

The Rose Kennedy Greenway hosts 'Dewey After Dark' at Dewey Square tonight, Friday, Aug. 14, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., with live DJs, glow-in-the-dark face painting, and food trucks.

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Chance Peña performs live at Royale Boston

Singer-songwriter Chance Peña plays Royale Boston tonight, Friday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m.

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¡Baila Boston! salsa night sparks up UnCommon Corner

Ágora Cultural Architects presents ¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night tonight, Friday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. at UnCommon Corner, with live music from Manolo Mairena and Salsa y Control.

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Max Scherzer hits 3,000-inning career milestone against Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer reached 3,000 career innings pitched during a game against the Red Sox on Aug. 13, 2026.

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WWE Friday Night SmackDown hits TD Garden

TD Garden hosts WWE Friday Night SmackDown tonight, Friday, Aug. 14, featuring Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre, and Rhea Ripley.

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Five new restaurant openings and dining updates for Boston

Boston.com's Aug. 13 roundup covers new restaurant openings across Greater Boston, including wine bar First Crush, set to open in Somerville this September.

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City Council committee weighs water bill discounts for seniors

The Boston City Council's Committee on City Services holds a public hearing today, Friday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Iannella Chamber on discounts for seniors and people with disabilities from the Boston Water and Sewer Commission.

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Wu names Shin-Pei Tsay as Boston's Chief Information Officer

Mayor Michelle Wu named Shin-Pei Tsay the city's new Chief Information Officer on Aug. 13, succeeding Santi Garces to lead the Department of Innovation and Technology.

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