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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
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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