Two Arrested After Blue Hill Ave. CVS Stabbing

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Two Arrested After Shoplifting Attempt Leads to Stabbing at CVS

Boston police arrested two people Friday after an attempted shoplifting at a CVS on Blue Hill Avenue escalated into a stabbing. A 60-year-old Dorchester woman told officers she confronted a man she said was stealing items and slashed him in the chest with a knife; the 36-year-old Cambridge man was also taken into custody. The woman is charged with assault and battery, and the male suspect refused medical treatment.

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Boston Adopts New Zoning for Small Clean Energy Projects

The Boston Zoning Commission approved new rules Thursday for streamlined permitting of battery storage, solar, and other local renewable projects.

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Makanda Project Plays Free Jazz Finale Today at First Church in Roxbury

The 13-piece ensemble performs its last free outdoor summer concert today from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. under the trees at First Church in Roxbury.

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Bem Vindo Roxbury Celebrates Capoeira and Community Today

Roxbury Capoeira and Modern Connections host workshops, live music, and martial arts demos at The Dewitt Center today from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Urban Agriculture and Climate Fair Returns to Roxbury Heritage Park Today

The ninth annual fair features farming workshops, a harvest contest, and free food today from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Roxbury Heritage State Park.

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Dimock Center Hosts 12th Annual Road to Wellness 5K Today

The 5K run and 2-mile walk kicks off at 9:00 a.m. from 55 Dimock Street in Roxbury.

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StretchMed West Roxbury Opens Today with Free Assisted Stretch Demos

The new studio offers complimentary stretch sessions during its grand opening from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as part of the local sidewalk sale.

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Long Live Roxbury Hosts Oktoberfest Today on Hampden Street

Seasonal beers, food from Sam's Southern Food and Boneyard Wings, and live music by The Koii's run from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Open Streets Boston Closes Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan Today

Blue Hill Avenue opens to pedestrians, cyclists, and local businesses from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Open Streets series.

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Inaugural 5K Bob's Way Celebrates Inclusion at Franklin Park Today

The Bob Hall Legacy Fund hosts a community 5K run, walk, and wheelchair roll at Franklin Park starting at 8:30 a.m.

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Developer Files Notice to Turn Former Franklin Tech Campus into Multifamily Housing

Ben Franklin Development seeks BPDA approval to build 312 apartments on the former Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology campus at 41 Berkeley Street. Public comments are open through September 21.

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Water Advocates Rally on Esplanade to Stop River Sewage Overflows

Advocates and state legislators gathered Friday to demand Massachusetts Water Resources Authority upgrades to eliminate combined sewer overflows into the Charles and Mystic rivers.

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Federal Jury Acquits Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins of Extortion Charges

A federal jury at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse acquitted Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins on two counts of extortion related to an investment in a cannabis venture, as reported on Friday, September 11, 2026. Tompkins was appointed sheriff in 2013 and is currently serving a term running through January 2029.

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Boston Certifies Primary Recount Results in Suffolk-Middlesex Senate District

The Boston Election Department certified results Thursday showing Daniel Lander with 5,131 votes and William N. Brownsberger with 3,369 votes in the Democratic primary.

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BPD Cadets and Staff Hand Out Backpacks at Uphams Community Care Event

Police command staff, cadets, and the department ice cream truck distributed free school supplies and treats to local families on Friday.

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