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Boston will implement parking restrictions and street closures for several upcoming events, including the “Run to Remember Road Race” on May 25, 2025. Residents are encouraged to use public transit, walk, or bike to navigate the city during these times. Specific streets will be affected, and parking regulations will be enforced to accommodate the events.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced $230,000 in grants for free youth swim lessons on International Water Safety Day. The Swim Safe initiative aims to provide accessible swimming education, particularly for children of color, amid rising concerns about drowning statistics.
The Boston Planning Department approved five development projects in Roxbury, which will yield 155 residential units, including 29 income-restricted ones. The initiatives aim to enhance community resilience and affordability while generating hundreds of construction and permanent jobs.
A crime lab analyst testified in the retrial of Karen Read, accused of murdering Boston police officer John O'Keefe. Evidence examined included damage to Read's SUV and blood stains on O'Keefe's clothing, while O'Keefe's niece recounted witnessing conflicts between the couple. The prosecution argues Read struck O'Keefe with her vehicle during a snowstorm.
Boston Police identified Justin Bettencourt, 21, who died from a gunshot wound at Horatio Harris Park in Roxbury. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple shots and seeing two individuals flee on a moped. Police are investigating the incident as a possible drive-by shooting and are seeking public assistance for information.
A glass bottle thrown from a white SUV shattered a car window in Middleton, Massachusetts, narrowly missing driver Julie Lops. The incident, described as reckless, prompted Lops and her husband to seek accountability for the dangerous act. Local police are investigating the crime.
U.S. Attorney Leah Foley condemned recent interferences with ICE operations in Massachusetts, describing them as "disturbing." Residents expressed anger and concern over the aggressive tactics used by ICE agents, particularly in Newton, where a man was taken into custody. Local officials are calling for clearer guidelines on how ICE operates in the state.
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Boston has maintained its triple-A bond ratings from Moody's and S&P Global Ratings for the twelfth consecutive year. This recognition highlights the city's strong fiscal management and economic resilience amid national uncertainties. The upcoming FY26 budget of $4.8 billion aims to preserve essential services while ensuring long-term financial stability.
Seventeen-year-old Keith Joseph from Franklin, Massachusetts, excelled at the DECA International Career Development Conference, placing first in his district and state and ranking in the top ten internationally. His business proposal for a CosMc's restaurant, a new McDonald's concept, showcases his ambition to possibly become a franchisee. Local McDonald's owner Richard Hogan praised Joseph's dedication and vision for the project.
A Malden father, John Baglio, faced a life-threatening attack outside Tufts Medical Center in Boston while his son was hospitalized. The assailant, identified as Wilfredo Burgos, has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after Baglio sustained severe facial injuries. Baglio's wife, an EMT, described the harrowing moment when she witnessed the attack.