Black men and boys equity study released

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Boston releases equity study for Black men and boys

Boston has released the first phase of its equity study for Black men and boys, based on input from 2,659 Black men and local stakeholders. The report identifies key barriers in housing, health, education, and economics.

City of Boston

Boston opens fall block-party grants up to $500

Applications are now open for fall block-party grants of up to $500 for free public neighborhood gatherings, accepted on a rolling basis through Oct 23.

City of Boston

D-4 crime drops 4% but remains above five-year average

From Jan 1 through Sep 20, 2026, Boston Police District D-4 saw a 4% drop in Part One crimes compared to 2025, though totals remain above the five-year average.

The Boston Sun

MBTA Green Line shutdown begins today through Oct 4

The MBTA announced October infrastructure work, with Green Line service suspended between downtown and western branches from Sep 26 through Oct 4. Shuttle buses will operate.

The Boston Sun

Shop Nubian Square Day returns to Roxbury Library plaza

Saturday, Sep 26, noon-5pm at Shaw-Roxbury Branch plaza, featuring BIPOC micro-entrepreneurs and performers. Free.

The American City Coalition

Black Healing Space offers breathwork and sound healing in Roxbury

The Black Healing Space is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Twelfth Baptist Church. The session includes breathwork, sound healing, and guided reflection.

HealYourLovePeriod

Free bike repair and coffee near Roxbury Crossing

Saturday, Sep 26, 11am-2pm near Roxbury Crossing station. Boston Cyclists Union offers DIY repair help and free coffee.

Boston Cyclists Union

Juniper Fest continues in Dorchester and Roxbury

Saturday, Sep 26, noon-11:30pm. Music festival featuring multiple performers, benefits Westwater's dog.

WBUR

Repeat offender arrested for pointing firearm at officers and cocaine trafficking in Mattapan

Early Friday, Sep 25, Boston Police arrested a repeat offender in the 1300 block of Blue Hill Avenue for pointing a firearm at officers and trafficking cocaine.

Boston Police Department

Roxbury man faces possible life sentence for gunpoint kidnapping that started in Rhode Island and ended on the side of I-93 in Milton after multiple car crashes

A Roxbury man faces a federal kidnapping charge for allegedly forcing his pregnant girlfriend into her SUV at gunpoint in Rhode Island, leading to multiple crashes on I-93 in Milton.

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