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Top Boston news: Travolta meets fans at expo; rally urges stricter gun laws; air team flyover today

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Published on August 19, 2019
Top Boston news: Travolta meets fans at expo; rally urges stricter gun laws; air team flyover todayPhoto: Roy Luck/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Boston.

Child injured in crash in Dorchester

The crash happened on Columbia Road around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Officers found two cars severely damaged and one child in critical condition, according to police.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Rally urges stricter gun laws

Hundreds gathered for a rally at City Hall Plaza on Sunday afternoon to pressure Congress to tighten the nation’s gun laws after the recent mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, Dayton, Ohio and Northern California. 

Read the full story on WBZ | CBS Boston.

British Red Arrows to fly over Boston Harbor today

The British aerobatic team is to fly over the waterfront this morning. The Red Arrows will pass over the USS Constitution, Fan Pier and Castle Island during their 11 a.m. flyover.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

City Council member pushes for action on affordable housing

The Boston city councilor says affordable housing is the biggest concern for residents in every neighborhood.

Read the full story on WCVB.

John Travolta meets fans at expo 

Travolta met fans and discussed his new movie “The Fanatic” at Fan Expo in the city on Sunday.

Read the full story on WBZ | CBS Boston.


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