Daily brief · Roslindale & West Roxbury, Boston, MA
Nor'easter Peaks Tonight; City Urges Staying In
September 25, 2026
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Boston Prepares for Early-Season Nor'easter
Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a coastal storm warning for Boston from Friday through Sunday, with the storm expected to peak Friday evening into Saturday. The forecast calls for two to four inches of rain and high, damaging winds. Residents are urged to limit travel, stay indoors during the peak, and prepare for flooding, downed trees and power outages.
City of Boston
Kany García Brings Puerta Abierta Tour to Fenway Music Hall
Kany García performs her Puerta Abierta Tour at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Friday, Sept. 25, with doors at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m.
The Boston Calendar
City Council Committee Hears Testimony on Haitian Protected Status
The Council's Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement holds a hearing Friday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m. at City Hall on the end of federal protected status for Haitians and Boston's response, open to in-person and virtual public testimony.
City of Boston
West Roxbury Library Hosts Line Dancing
The West Roxbury Branch Library offers a country-music line-dancing exercise class led by its Age Strong Librarian on Friday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Boston Public Library
Roslindale Library Offers English-Learner Information Session
The Roslindale Branch, 4246 Washington St., hosts an information session for adult English learners on Friday, Sept. 25, from 10 to 11 a.m., covering local resources, conversation groups, and how to start classes.
Boston Public Library
West Roxbury Synagogue Celebrates Sukkot and New Solar Panels
Temple Hillel B'nai Torah, 120 Corey St., hosts an all-ages Sukkot gathering Friday, Sept. 25, from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m., including a ribbon-cutting for its new solar array followed by dinner and a harvest celebration.
Temple Hillel B'nai Torah
Stand-Up Comedy Returns to Roslindale's Substation
Overtime Comedy brings touring and local comics to The Substation, 4228 Washington St., Roslindale, Friday, Sept. 25, with doors at 7:45 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m.
The Substation
West Roxbury's Blanchard's to Become Kappy's Under New Owner
The Boston Licensing Board approved the sale of Blanchard's, at Lagrange and Centre streets in West Roxbury, to new owner Bhavin Patel, whose lawyer said the store will run as before aside from a name change to Kappy's.
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