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BPD seeks missing 80-year-old Cora Scott

September 20, 2026

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BPD seeks help locating missing 80-year-old Cora Scott of Roxbury

Boston Police are asking for the public's help locating Cora Scott, 80, last seen Saturday around 2 p.m. on Camden Street in Roxbury. Anyone with information is urged to contact BPD.

Boston Police Department

Massachusetts reports eighth human West Nile virus case of 2026

On September 18, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the state's eighth human West Nile virus case of 2026 and said risk levels remained moderate across most of Massachusetts.

Mass.gov

MFA drop-in art making: sculpt clay pendants, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitors can sculpt and shape oven-bake clay pendants in a free all-ages activity inspired by the museum's Egyptian exhibition.

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Taiwan Film Festival screens 'Lucky Lu' at the MFA, 2 p.m.

The Taiwan Film Festival of Boston presents 'Lucky Lu,' directed by Lloyd Lee Choi, at the Museum of Fine Arts.

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Blerds Gamenight: board games at New Dia in Fenway, 3 to 8 p.m.

Boston Blerds and Forever Lit Entertainment host a social board-game night at Black Walls Gallery, 71 Lansdowne Street.

New Dia

Boston Local Food Festival on the Greenway, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The festival features local food vendors and chef demonstrations.

105.7 WROR

BPD appeals order to issue gun license to Hyde Park man

Boston Police asked a Suffolk Superior Court judge to overturn a ruling ordering them to issue a gun license to a Hyde Park man who lost his license after admitting to impersonating a police officer.

Universal Hub

Suspect arrested in Roxbury shooting incident

On September 18, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force and the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit arrested a 15-year-old juvenile male in the area of 20 Powellton Road in connection with a shooting incident.

Boston Police Department

CANCEL-Missing Person Alert: 24-year-old Aryana Sandford of Saugus, has been Located

The Boston Police Department reports that 24-year-old Aryana Sandford, reported missing on September 17, has been found.

Boston Police Department

Citgo Sign restoration banner shows what renovated sign will look like

A banner wrapped around the new Citgo Sign platform in Kenmore Square offers a preview of the restored sign.

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