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1. Man Wanted On 18 Warrants Arrested In Downtown Boston (patch.com) — Boston police arrested 66-year-old Kevin Davis in the busy Downtown Crossing area, where he's tied to recent commercial break-ins near Arch Street and Neponset Avenue. Authorities say he was wanted on 18 warrants from multiple local jurisdictions, including Boston-area university police, involving burglary, fraud, and serious domestic violence charges, and he now faces arraignment in Boston Municipal Court and extradition to Rhode Island.
2. 4 Events In Boston Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.com) — Boston residents will see several solemn 9/11 observances Friday, including a name-reading ceremony at the State House, a wreath-laying at the Garden of Remembrance, and a firefighters' memorial procession from Boston Common. The story also highlights Logan Airport's permanent memorial to the two hijacked flights that departed Boston, while noting how national commemorations in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania will unfold.
3. Recount gets fiery between Senator Brownsberger and Boston Mayor Wu-backed challenger (bostonherald.com) — Boston voters are at the center of a razor‑thin state Senate recount, with Boston Election Department officials rechecking ballots as William Brownsberger clings to a tiny districtwide lead over Boston Mayor Michelle Wu‑backed challenger Daniel Lander. Recount results in Boston, Belmont, Cambridge, and Watertown will determine whether Wu successfully unseats a key critic of her tax plan, with Boston commissioners reconvening at City Hall to continue reviewing mail ballots.
4. We Ranked 10 Of The Best Italian Restaurants Around Boston, Massachusetts And Here's Who Made The Cut (takingthekids.com) — If you are craving Italian food in Boston, this roundup spotlights ten standout spots from the North End to South Boston, complete with exact addresses and signature dishes. It highlights beloved neighborhood institutions like Mamma Maria, Rino's Place, and Fox & The Knife, helping you choose everything from cozy family-style dinners to modern Venetian-inspired plates, all within easy reach of Boston residents.
5. Police blotter: Massachusetts teen allegedly attacks boy, older men at Boston marina (bostonherald.com) — A recent incident at a private Boston marina near Long Wharf left an 11‑year‑old boy and two men allegedly assaulted with a metal license plate, according to police. An 18‑year‑old from Ayer faces multiple assault and trespassing charges in Boston Municipal Court, where a judge set bail and ordered him to avoid the marina and all involved, as BPD logged 190 incidents citywide that day.
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