Six-alarm fire hits Nubian Square's Edison Building

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Six-alarm fire at Nubian Square's Edison Building

Firefighters responded around 7:30 a.m. to a basement fire at the two-story commercial building at 72 Warren St. The blaze grew to six alarms.

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Roxbury man pleads not guilty in shooting near Pauline Bennett Way

A 29-year-old man pleaded not guilty to nine charges after police said he fired at a driver near Pauline Bennett Way and Smith Street on Sept. 25. He was held without bail pending an Oct. 1 dangerousness hearing.

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Boston warns against contact with Fort Point Channel after sewage overflow

Boston issued a public-health warning Monday after combined-sewer overflows entered the Fort Point Channel on Sept. 27. The city urged people to avoid affected waters for at least 48 hours after the overflow ends.

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Boston Public Library trustees meet at Central Library today

Trustees are scheduled to meet at 8:30 a.m. at Rabb Hall in the Central Library. The agenda includes a proposed five-year telephone-system contract, FY27 Fellowes Athenaeum grant selections and public comment.

City of Boston

City Council holds fair-housing hearing today

The Housing and Community Development Committee holds a hearing at 10:30 a.m. on implementing Boston's Assessment of Fair Housing. Residents may testify in person or virtually.

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Shaw-Roxbury Branch hosts all-ages story time today

The library hosts story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m., with read-alouds, music and movement led by Librarian Brittany.

Boston Public Library

Shaw-Roxbury Branch offers children's Crafternoon today

Children ages 6 to 12 can make an open-ended craft from 4 to 5 p.m. Supplies are provided.

Boston Public Library

N.K. Jemisin discusses fantasy fiction at Central Library tonight

The author speaks from 6 to 7:30 p.m. In-person registration is full, but virtual attendance is available.

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Heather Kapplow discusses Boston public-art project tonight

Kapplow joins Boston Public Art Triennial Executive Director Kate Gilbert at the BCA Cyclorama from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to discuss the intentions and evolution of Kapplow's Better Angels project.

Boston Public Art Triennial

Bruins open season against Rangers at TD Garden tonight

Boston opens its 2026-27 regular season against the New York Rangers at 8 p.m.

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Ninajirachi performs at Royale tonight

The show starts at 9 p.m., with doors opening at 8 p.m. A portion of each ticket supports youth-led arts programs through The Shout Syndicate.

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Police arrest man and recover loaded stolen firearm in Roxbury

Police arrested Rai Jon Gonsalves, 24, of Fall River, after a traffic stop near 186 Seaver Street at about 12:23 a.m. Saturday. Officers said they recovered a loaded, stolen firearm.

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Boston sues to recover $20 million Roxbury road grant

Boston sued to recover a $20 million federal grant awarded in 2022 and rescinded last fall for improvements to Melnea Cass Boulevard, Malcolm X Boulevard and Warren Street. The city had offered to remove proposed curbside EV chargers to try to regain the grant.

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