Council urges city to fight ICE parking leases

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City Council urges Boston to fight proposed ICE parking leases

The Boston City Council adopted an emergency resolution Friday urging the city to explore all avenues to oppose proposed parking leases for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in downtown Boston. The resolution responds to a proposal for ICE to lease 249 parking spaces and raises concerns about the effect of an increased federal immigration enforcement presence on immigrant communities and residents citywide. It calls on the city to deny the leases and states the Council's opposition to expanding ICE operations in Boston.

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Red Sox's 9-game win streak ends in 7-3 loss to Athletics

The Red Sox fell 7-3 to the Athletics at Fenway Park on Saturday, August 8, ending a nine-game winning streak.

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Red Sox host Athletics at Fenway today

The Red Sox play the Athletics at Fenway Park today at 1:35 p.m., looking to bounce back after Saturday's loss.

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Free STEM and emergency prep workshop for youth Monday at Peters Park

A Boston Public Schools teacher and city Office of Emergency Management staff lead a free STEM and emergency preparedness workshop for youth on Monday, August 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at Peters Park.

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Police arrest eight in Chinatown CVS shoplifting stakeout

Boston Police arrested eight people during a three-hour retail crime stakeout at a Chinatown CVS on Thursday, August 6, with details released Saturday.

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Downtown Crossing shoplifting operation nets five arrests

Boston Police arrested five people and issued three summonses during a targeted retail theft operation at a CVS on Washington Street in Downtown Crossing on Thursday, August 6.

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City Council backs letting retired officers work paid details

The Boston City Council adopted a resolution Friday supporting state legislation to let qualified retired police officers work paid detail assignments, easing staffing shortages and mandatory overtime.

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Somerville teen arrested, loaded gun recovered after Roxbury chase

Boston Police's Youth Violence Strike Force arrested a 17-year-old from Somerville and recovered a loaded handgun after a foot chase near Forest Street in Roxbury on Thursday, August 6.

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Operation Kickstand tows 13 scooters in Roxbury, Dorchester

A Boston Police and Auto Theft Unit enforcement operation in Roxbury and Dorchester on Wednesday, August 5, led to four arrests, four summonses, and 13 towed mopeds and scooters.

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Friends of Peters Park hold monthly cleanup today

Volunteers meet at the Washington Street entrance to Peters Park today at 9 a.m. for the monthly cleanup, tending gardens, collecting litter, and refreshing the dog run.

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Red Sox Foundation hosts 'Picnic in the Park' today

The Red Sox Foundation and MassMutual Foundation host their 'Picnic in the Park' event at Fenway Park today, giving local youth and families outfield access and a barbecue.

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Boston Children's Museum breaks ground on waterfront resiliency project

The Boston Children's Museum launched Phase 1 of its Waterfront Resiliency Plan on Wednesday, August 5, aiming to protect the museum and surrounding areas from rising sea levels and flooding.

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Immersive 'Ruckus!' show runs today at Old South Meeting House

Revolutionary Spaces presents 'Ruckus!', a 25-minute immersive show with lighting, projection, and sound effects, today at the Old South Meeting House.

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