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Police seek missing woman last seen on Mass Ave
September 19, 2026
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Police Seek Saugus Woman Last Seen in Boston's South End
Boston Police are asking for help locating 24-year-old Aryana Sandford of Saugus, who was reported missing on Thursday, Sept. 17 and last seen in the area of Massachusetts Avenue in the South End. Police say she may be in the area of 39 Braddock Park. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or District D-4 detectives at (617) 343-4275; anonymous tips can go to the CrimeStoppers line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting "TIP" to CRIME (27463).
Boston Police Department
City Breaks Ground on West of Washington Family Park
Boston hosts a groundbreaking Sept. 19 for the West of Washington Family Park at 217–231 Norwell Street in Dorchester, converting four vacant lots into green space.
City of Boston
Boston Hosts 4th Annual Ready Boston Field Day
The city's Office of Emergency Management holds its 4th Annual Ready Boston Field Day Sept. 19 at 20 South Street in Jamaica Plain, engaging residents in emergency preparedness activities.
City of Boston
26th Annual South Boston Street Fest Takes Over East Broadway
The South Boston Street Fest returns Sept. 19 along East Broadway between I and L streets, featuring more than 100 merchants, dance troupes, and two live music stages.
South Boston Online
Roman Anthony Drives in Three Runs as Red Sox Beat Rays
Outfielder Roman Anthony hit a leadoff home run and drove in all three runs as the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 at Tropicana Field, ending Tampa Bay's six-game winning streak.
MLB.com
Federal Government Returns MBTA Safety Oversight to State
Federal authorities closed their multiyear review and returned direct MBTA safety oversight to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities.
WBUR
Police Arrest 17-Year-Old With Loaded Revolver in Roxbury
Boston police arrested a 17-year-old near 30 Academy Court after recovering a loaded Smith & Wesson revolver, the department announced Sept. 18.
Boston Police Department
Berklee Homecoming Block Party Brings Live Music to Fenway
Berklee's first Homecoming Block Party runs 1–6 p.m. Sept. 19 near Fenway Park, featuring Susan Tedeschi, Tiwa Savage, Fabiola Méndez, Dogs in a Pile, and Dreion.
Berklee College of Music
'The Install' Explores Wigs, Identity, Alopecia Awareness
The free program runs 2–6 p.m. Sept. 19 at City Hall Plaza's Civic Pavilion, combining portraiture, storytelling, wellness programming, and live wig education.
City of Boston
Boston Pizza Festival Returns to City Hall Plaza
The Boston Pizza Festival runs 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Sept. 19 at City Hall Plaza, with pizza vendors, live entertainment, and admission that includes two slice tickets.
Boston Central
Red Sox Set for Saturday Matchup at Tampa Bay
The Red Sox play the Rays at 4:10 p.m. ET Sept. 19 at Tropicana Field.
MLB.com
Boston Police Release Daily Crime Journal for Sept. 18
The department's Sept. 18 crime journal reports zero homicides, two robberies, five aggravated assaults, one commercial burglary, three larcenies from vehicles, 19 other larcenies, and zero auto thefts citywide.
Boston Police Department
Boston Public Health Commission Partners with 30+ Academic Institutions
Boston Public Health Commission announced a coalition of more than 30 local academic and research institutions to unite public health leadership and academia around resident health and well-being.
City of Boston
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