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School fundraising gap laid bare in BPS report
September 24, 2026
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Roxbury school fundraising gap laid bare in BPS report
A new BPS report reveals stark inequity in private school fundraising. Higginson Lewis in Roxbury raised just $7,024 in 2024, while five schools, led by Boston Latin, raised over $100 million combined over the past decade. The report comes amid budget cuts and layoffs of more than 500 teachers.
Dorchester Reporter
Teresa Ines Quartet plays Brazilian jazz in Roxbury tonight
Free concert at Long Live Roxbury, 152 Hampden St., at 6 p.m. with free parking.
BosTix
City Hall Sessions highlight Boston’s creative workforce
Free event from 5 to 8 p.m. at City Hall features music by Rayvino and Dephrase, gallery art, live apparel printing, and a panel with ICA Teens and AAMARP artists.
City of Boston
City Council Human Services hearing set for 10 a.m.
The Committee on Human Services meets at City Hall to discuss Docket #1335; District 7 Councilor Miniard Culpepper is a sponsor. Public testimony welcome.
City of Boston
Highland Park commission reviews Roxbury housing proposals tonight
Virtual meeting at 6 p.m. covers a proposed six-story building at 1 Elmwood St. and a two-story addition creating 14 units at 51 Dudley St.
City of Boston
Commission to consider earth-retention license at 8 Burney St.
The Boston Public Improvement Commission holds a 10 a.m. hearing on a petition for an earth-retention license at the Roxbury address.
City of Boston
Boston food-waste pickup switches to biweekly starting Oct. 5
Curbside collection will occur every other week. Residents wanting weekly pickup can use a private service for $5.50 per collection.
Dorchester Reporter
Blue Hill Avenue bus-lane ridership numbers questioned
Transit opponents challenge the 40,000 daily rider figure used to support the project. MBTA data confirms the count combines eight routes, and only Route 28 runs the full corridor.
Dorchester Reporter
Boston Lights lantern experience glows at Franklin Park Zoo
Open tonight and continues through Nov. 8 at the Roxbury zoo.
Boston Magazine
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