AI-based private school to open in Croft space

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AI-powered Alpha School to open in former Croft space in JP

Alpha School, a national network that relies on AI software and claims students can finish core academics in two hours a day, plans a campus at 3815 Washington St., a spokesperson told WBUR. The site was vacated when the Croft School closed in June after accumulating more than $12 million in debt and founder Scott Given admitted misleading families, staff and investors about its finances. Alpha says it will open 27 campuses this year, including a second Boston location in Beacon Hill.

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56th Chinatown August Moon Festival fills streets Sunday

Boston's 56th annual Chinatown August Moon Festival runs Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with lion dances, martial arts, food vendors and parking restrictions on Beach, Harrison, Hudson and Tyler streets.

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CSC's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' holds final Boston Common performance tonight

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 30th-anniversary production wraps up its free outdoor run tonight, Aug. 9, at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company

Public comment open for proposed 158-unit 'Magnolia' project in JP

The Boston Planning Department is accepting feedback through Aug. 28 on 'The Magnolia,' a proposed 158-unit, mixed-income residential development at 920 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain.

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Eight arrested for shoplifting at Chinatown CVS in targeted operation

Boston Police arrested eight people for shoplifting at the CVS on Washington Street near the Chinatown T stop during a three-hour sting operation on Aug. 6.

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Guided birding walk explores the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain

Volunteers lead a free, leisurely guided birdwatching walk today, Aug. 9, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., starting at the Arnold Arboretum's Hunnewell Building.

Arnold Arboretum

WalkUP Roslindale Urges Input on Neighborhood Housing Zoning Maps

WalkUP Roslindale is encouraging residents to review and comment on the city's proposed Neighborhood Housing Zoning maps, with feedback open through Oct. 31.

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