Arrest in Two Heath Street Break-Ins

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Hyde Park Man Arrested for Pair of Jamaica Plain Break-Ins

Boston Police announced Aug. 17 that District E-13 detectives arrested Michael Smith, 37, of Hyde Park, in connection with two breaking and entering incidents on Heath Street. In the Aug. 5 case at 182 Heath St., a man entered a sleeping victim's bedroom through a window and fled after trying to pull off the victim's blanket; detectives also connected Smith to an Aug. 2 incident at 180 Heath St., where a woman reported a man entered her apartment while she slept. Smith is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on a charge of aggravated breaking and entering, daytime.

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Civic Design Commission Reviews Charlestown Project Tonight

The Boston Civic Design Commission's design subcommittee meets virtually tonight, Aug. 18, at 5 p.m. to review the 25 Supertest + Hood Green project in Charlestown.

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Red Sox Host Diamondbacks Tuesday Night at Fenway

The Boston Red Sox play the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight, Aug. 18, at 7:10 p.m. at Fenway Park.

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Boston Earns 4-Star National Certified Welcoming Designation

Welcoming America awarded Boston a 4-Star Certified Welcoming designation on Aug. 17, making it the first Massachusetts municipality to earn the status.

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Connecticut Sun Face Los Angeles Sparks at TD Garden Tonight

The WNBA's Connecticut Sun play the Los Angeles Sparks at TD Garden tonight, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m., preceded by a free block party on Canal Street.

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Free Pre-Game WNBA Block Party Set for Canal Street

A free block party on Canal Street runs 2 to 6 p.m. today with live music, food, and family activities ahead of the Connecticut Sun's WNBA game.

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Summer's Bounty Fest Launches at Boston Public Market

Boston Public Market kicks off a three-day Summer's Bounty Fest today, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with vendor demos, tastings, and crafts.

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Bilingual Story Time Runs Tuesday at JP's Connolly Library

The Connolly Branch hosts Bilingual Story Time Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., with bilingual songs, stories, and a craft for ages 2-4.

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Boston Planning Department Advances New Zoning for Clean Energy

Boston's Planning Department advanced new zoning and a consolidated permitting pathway Aug. 17 for small clean energy infrastructure, aiming to speed the city's electrification efforts.

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Long-Term Lane Closure Begins on Bowker Viaduct

MassDOT began a long-term northbound left-lane closure on Bowker Viaduct Aug. 17 as part of an $84 million bridge superstructure replacement project running through year's end.

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Police Union President Highlights Staffing Shortages on NightSide

Boston Police Patrolmen's Association president Larry Calderone told WBZ's NightSide on Aug. 17 the department is 600 officers short, forcing staff into 16-hour shifts.

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DAV 5K Boston Records Fastest Sell-Out in Race History

Organizers announced Aug. 18 that the 11th annual DAV 5K Boston sold out all 1,500 registrations 82 days ahead of the Nov. 7 race, a record for the event.

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Coalition Files Brief Defending Equal Access to Exam Schools

A multi-racial coalition of Boston student and parent groups filed a legal brief Aug. 17 in the First Circuit Court of Appeals defending equal-access admissions for selective exam schools.

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Boston Inspectional Services Hosts Weekly Zoning Clinic

Property owners and residents can get free, one-on-one zoning guidance today, Aug. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue.

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Comment Period Closes on East Boston Distribution Center

The public comment period ends today, Aug. 18, for a proposed 152,500-square-foot airport receiving and distribution facility at 160 McClellan Highway.

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