Boston/ Community & Society
Published on October 23, 2019
Top Boston news: College professor hit by train, killed; rally held for safe injection sites; morePhoto: Bert Kaufmann/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Boston.

Emerson College professor dies after being struck by commuter train

Moses Shumow was riding his bicycle through the pedestrian cut-through when he was struck by an outbound train in Beverly on Monday morning, transit police said. 

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

High rents leave local businesses priced out of Boston area

We all have a favorite neighborhood main-stay, that go-to spot you take friends and family when they're in town. But many of them are now disappearing.

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

Boyfriend charged in fatal stabbing of woman at apartment

Christopher McKoy, 25, of Brockton has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing in Framingham.

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

Fly infestation, other violations, force closure of Grasshopper Restaurant

Grasshopper Restaurant, a Chinese mainstay in Allston, has been forced to close after Boston health officials discovered several violations — including an infestation of flies in the kitchen.

Read the full story on Boston.com.

Supporters of safe injection sites hold rally in Boston

The supporters of safe injection sites held a rally on Tuesday. 

Read the full story on WCVB.


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