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19 arrested after Boston's 53rd Caribbean Festival

Boston police arrested at least 19 people on Saturday following the city's 53rd annual Caribbean Festival and Parade, with at least 12 of those arrests firearm-related. Police cautioned the figures are not final because all reports have not been completed. Commissioner Michael Cox said earlier this week that late-night parties and gatherings after the festival are the department's main concern and would be a focus of enforcement.

Boston 25 News

City Council backs working group on South End alleyway woes

The Boston City Council adopted a resolution supporting a South End Alleyways Working Group to bring residents, property owners and city agencies together to address drainage, infrastructure and maintenance issues in the neighborhood's historic private alleys.

City of Boston

SoWa Artists Guild holds final August open studios

SoWa Artists Guild's final August open studios event runs Sunday, August 30, from 11 a.m. at 450 Harrison Avenue, inviting the public to meet local creators.

Secret Boston

FAI Canteen opens globally inspired spot in South End

FAI Canteen opened Friday, August 28, inside 130-year-old coworking lofts on Albany Street, offering globally inspired breakfast and lunch.

Boston Uncovered

Jaylen Brown hosts 741 Frequency Fest at Boston Common

Jaylen Brown hosts '741 Frequency Fest' Sunday, August 30, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Charles Street entrance of Boston Common, with carnival games, giveaways and a surprise live concert.

BroadwayWorld

Miles Bonsignore brings comedy tour to the Wilbur Theatre

Miles Bonsignore brings his show 'Perfect Person Live: The Grey Area Tour' to the Wilbur Theatre Sunday, August 30, at 7 p.m.

The Wilbur

One dead, one hurt in third-rail contact at Forest Hills

One person died and another was critically injured Saturday, August 29, shortly before 1:15 p.m. after contact with the third rail at Forest Hills Orange Line station.

Universal Hub

Police investigate Dorchester shooting on Fowler Street

A shooting shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday, August 29, near 90 Fowler Street in Dorchester left one adult hospitalized with non-life-threatening wounds.

Boston 25 News

Scooter shooter leaves victim critical on Warren Street

A shooter on a scooter fired into a group on Warren Street in Roxbury shortly before 9:30 p.m. Saturday, August 29, leaving a victim with life-threatening chest injuries.

Mass Daily News

Boston police warn of drink spiking as semester begins

The Boston Police Department issued a safety warning Saturday, August 29, urging returning college students to guard their drinks against odorless, tasteless drugs like Rohypnol and ketamine.

Boston Police Department

Fire forces evacuation at Westin Boston Seaport hotel

Guests evacuated the Westin Boston Seaport District hotel early Saturday, August 29, after a small fire broke out behind a first-floor refrigerator unit; one guest was hospitalized for evaluation.

The Dorchester Post

Holy Cross Cathedral hosts talk on future of parishes

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End hosts a free presentation and prayer session Sunday, August 30, at 3 p.m. on the history, changes and future of Catholic parishes.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross