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Man stabbed near Egleston Square, no arrests

September 18, 2026

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Roxbury stabbing sends man to hospital with life-threatening injuries near Egleston Square; no arrests

Police are investigating a stabbing that left a man critically injured near Roxbury’s Egleston Square on Thursday. The incident occurred at 1979 Columbus Avenue around 11:17 a.m., and no arrests have been made as of Thursday afternoon.

The Boston Globe

Boston offers free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics starting Sept. 23

Free clinics run through December, no appointment, insurance, or ID required.

City of Boston

Shaw-Roxbury library hosts all-day Welcome Card Drive

Today at Shaw-Roxbury Branch, create cards for refugees and new immigrants all day.

Boston Public Library

Boston Film Festival opens tonight with world premiere of 'Unleashed Spirits'

42nd annual festival begins at 7 p.m. at Boch Center Wang Theatre, runs through Sept. 21.

Meet Boston

Mon Rovîa brings Bloodline Tour to Roadrunner

Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.

Roadrunner

Teen Crafternoon at Grove Hall library today

Weekly craft workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. at Grove Hall Branch.

Boston Public Library

Winthrop Garden Re-Opening tonight at 25 Winthrop Street

Features live drumming, free food, harvest tastings, and info on Black Panther Gate art installation.

The Trustees of Reservations

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