City Council to hear synthetic mitragynine ban today

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City Council committee to hear synthetic mitragynine ordinance

The City Council Committee on Government Operations holds a hearing at 2 p.m. today on an ordinance that would ban the sale and use of synthetic mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) in Boston. Sponsored by Councilors Fitzgerald and Flynn, the measure aims to prohibit these and other dangerous chemical compounds. The public may testify in person or virtually.

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Three charged after firearm recovery near Weaver Way

Boston police arrested three suspects on September 17 after a disturbance near 76 Weaver Way, recovering a loaded Polymer 80 firearm following a foot pursuit; two others received summonses.

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Shaw-Roxbury library hosts documentary screening tonight

Tonight, Monday, September 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Shaw-Roxbury Branch screens Love, Joy, and Power: Tools for Liberation, followed by a community conversation. Registration recommended.

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Smut Slam brings adult storytelling to Long Live Roxbury

Tonight, Monday, September 21, from 7 to 9 p.m., Smut Slam at Long Live Roxbury (152 Hampden Street) features adult storytelling and prizes. Doors at 6:30 p.m.; ages 21+.

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Homework Help at Shaw-Roxbury Library

Today, Monday, September 21, from 4 to 6 p.m., drop-in homework help from a Boston Public Schools teacher at Shaw-Roxbury Branch. No registration required.

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Senior programs in Roxbury this week from Age Strong Commission

Boston's Age Strong Commission September guide includes Roxbury events: free bike repair at BCYF Blackstone, Zero Waste Day drop-off at 400 Frontage Road, and a Roxbury Memory Café at the Shaw-Roxbury library.

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Boston 24 and Public Journal: September 20, 2026

In the 24-hour period ending Sunday at 10 a.m.: 0 homicides, 2 robberies, 4 aggravated assaults, 2 residential burglaries, 5 larcenies from vehicles, 13 other larcenies, 2 auto thefts.

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Teen arrested in Roxbury shooting investigation

Boston police and state troopers arrested a 15-year-old juvenile male on September 18 at 20 Powellton Road in connection with an earlier shooting in Roxbury.

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Teen charged in Nubian Square shooting attempt

Boston police arrested a 15-year-old for allegedly firing shots outside 185 Dudley Street in Nubian Square on September 10 in an unsuccessful attempt to shoot someone.

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