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1. New 45K-Square-Foot Athletic Club Coming To Boston's Seaport (patch.com) — Boston residents can look forward to a massive new Life Time athletic club opening at Commonwealth Pier in the Seaport, bringing fitness studios, hydrotherapy, coworking space, and a café to the waterfront. The project is part of a broader redevelopment of the historic pier, expanding public spaces, enhancing the Harborwalk, and adding free community fitness programming and potential partnerships with Boston Public Schools.
2. Boston Police Officer Charged In Fatal Shooting Returns To Court (patch.com) — Boston readers are watching closely as Officer Nicholas O'Malley, charged with manslaughter in the March shooting of Stephenson King Jr. in Roxbury, returns to Suffolk Superior Court for key discovery proceedings. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are battling over access to evidence, including body camera footage, medical records, and training materials, as the high-profile case moves toward a possible trial.
3. Boston Resident Targeted In FDIC Imposter Scam (patch.com) — Boston residents are being warned after a Roxbury neighbor lost money to a scammer posing as the FDIC and using an Uber courier to collect cash. Boston police say similar imposter schemes, often targeting older adults, are rising sharply and frequently involve fake government, bank, or tech support contacts. Authorities urge residents to distrust caller ID, avoid transferring money on demand, and report suspected scams locally and to federal agencies.
4. Boston City Council calls for city, state to pay to house Haitians facing deportation after TPS expiration (bostonherald.com) — Boston's City Council has unanimously urged the city and state to convert underused public buildings into emergency shelters for Haitian residents who lost Temporary Protected Status, potentially affecting local budgets and housing resources. Councilors argue the move is a humanitarian response amid Boston's severe housing crunch, while signaling they'll push for funding in upcoming budget debates.
5. Police searching for gunman in connection with deadly shooting in Hyde Park - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com) — Boston police are searching for a gunman after a man was fatally shot inside a gas station on Hyde Park Avenue Wednesday evening and later died at the hospital. Investigators also examined a nearby Central Avenue home and towed a vehicle, saying the shooting does not appear random. Residents with any information are urged to contact Boston Police.
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