Person critically hurt in Egleston Sq. stabbing

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Person Critically Injured in Egleston Square Stabbing

A person was stabbed at 1979 Columbus Ave. in Egleston Square around 11:15 a.m. Thursday and taken away in critical condition, according to a report from NBC Boston. Police are investigating. No further details on a suspect have been released.

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Police Seek Suspect in Jamaica Plain Burnett Street Stabbing

Boston Police released surveillance images on September 17, 2026, seeking help identifying a person connected to a September 13 stabbing near 8 Burnett St. in Jamaica Plain that left the victim with a non-life-threatening wound. District E-13 detectives are investigating.

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City Council Considers Condo-Conversion Rules for Triple-Deckers

The Boston City Council advanced a proposal by Councilors Liz Breadon and Gabriela Coletta Zapata to extend condo-conversion tenant protections to two-family and triple-decker homes, requiring longer notice and relocation assistance before conversion.

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Eversource, CMP Chosen for $2.2B New England Wind Power Line

ISO New England selected a $2.2 billion Eversource and Central Maine Power project to build 70 miles of high-voltage lines carrying about 1,200 MW of Maine wind power into Greater Boston and southern New Hampshire.

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Councilor Probes Street Markings Following Mission Hill Crash

City Councilor Erin Murphy filed an emergency measure questioning whether grassroots street markings contributed to a scooter crash at Tremont and Worthington streets in Mission Hill. Councilor Sharon Durkan blocked immediate debate, pushing the hearing to next week.

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Landlord Sues Shuttered Downtown WNDR Museum for $2.8M

Landlord Abbey Lafayette sued the closed WNDR museum and owner Bradley Keywell in Suffolk Superior Court for over $2.8 million, alleging missed summer rent and removal of exhibits before the Downtown Crossing location closed.

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City Council Committee Holds Hearing on Curbside Food Waste

The Boston City Council Committee on City Services meets Friday, September 18 at 10 a.m. in the Iannella Chamber to review the Curbside Food Waste Collection Program and take public testimony under Docket #0773.

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St. Kitts and Nevis Flag-Raising Ceremony at City Hall Plaza

The City of Boston hosts a flag-raising ceremony honoring St. Kitts and Nevis on Friday, September 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at City Hall Plaza.

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Fiber Arts Club Meets at Jamaica Plain Branch Library

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library's Fiber Arts Club meets Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to noon; crafters of all skill levels can bring knitting, crochet, embroidery, or felting projects.

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45 Yale Terrace Demolition Proposal Heads to Hearing

The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold a virtual hearing Tuesday, September 22 at 6 p.m. on a demolition-delay application for 45 Yale Terrace in Jamaica Plain.

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Recovery Month Cookout Planned at Franklin Park

The Boston Region Recovery Month Cookout runs Friday, September 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Franklin Park Playstead, across from White Stadium.

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Piano and Dance Program 'The Breath of Music' in Jamaica Plain

Northeast Arts presents 'The Breath of Music' (also called 'Piano en Pointe') Friday, September 18 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at 4 Hyde Park Ave, with pianist Alexandros Kyriakopoulos, dancers choreographed by Gianni Di Marco and Heather Nichols, and live drawing by Vineeta Kapoor. Suggested admission is $22.

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Boston Rum Week Continues at Bully Boy Distillers

Bully Boy Distillers hosts Boston Rum Week Friday, September 18 from 6 to 10 p.m. at 44 Cedric Street, with specialty cocktails, samples, food vendors, games, and a limited rum release.

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Mayor Wu Appoints Emily Knight as Economic Development Chief

Mayor Michelle Wu named Emily Knight the city's new Economic Development Chief. Knight starts the role October 19, 2026.

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