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Mattapan Food Coalition marks 20 years at gala today
September 27, 2026
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Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition hosts 20th anniversary gala today
The Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition celebrates its 20th anniversary today with a gala at 1613 Blue Hill Avenue. The event begins with a 4 p.m. cocktail hour and a 5 p.m. program, honoring contributors and highlighting two decades of community impact.
Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition
Boston releases first phase of equity study for Black men and boys
Boston released the first phase of a community-driven equity study for Black men and boys, identifying barriers in housing, health, education, economic mobility and access to services based on input from 2,659 participants.
City of Boston
Boston marks 40 years of workforce programs for people facing homelessness
Boston and the Boston Public Health Commission celebrated 78 graduates from a workforce program for people experiencing homelessness, marking 40 years of such programs and 30 years of the Serving Ourselves initiative.
City of Boston
Black Owned Bos. market returns to Seaport today
The free outdoor market at Harbor Way features Black-owned businesses, food, music and family activities under the theme “Rooted in Wellness” from noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 27.
The Boston Calendar
BPL hosts All Ages Story Time today
Boston Public Library’s Central Library in Copley Square offers stories, rhymes and songs for children ages 0–7 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 27.
Boston Public Library
BPL hosts talk on travel to China today
The US-China Peoples Friendship Association of New England discusses China travel experiences and tips at the Central Library from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 27, with speakers Stephen Wu, Kenneth Yee and Mark Barrow.
Boston Public Library
Lower Mills Community Read kicks off today
Participants read “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt during the Lower Mills Community Read, running Sept. 27 through Oct. 17, with copies available through the library.
Boston Public Library
Death investigation under way in Hyde Park
Police are investigating a deadly shooting at a business at 54 Walter Street in Hyde Park on Sept. 26.
Boston Police Department
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