Boston/ Community & Society
Published on April 15, 2020
Top Boston news: 3 accused of stealing tip jar from bakery; water main break floods South End streetPhoto: Jeremy Thompson/Flickr

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

Universities begin considering canceling in-person classes until 2021

Boston University has already canceled all in-person summer activities on its primary campus.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

Major water main break floods South End street, traps car in sinkhole

The break, which was on Harrison Avenue, affected several surrounding streets and caused multiple power outages, according to the Boston Fire Department.

Read the full story on WCVB Channel 5 Boston.

3 charged with stealing tip jar from Jamaica Plain bakery

Police say a 20-year old and two teens never had a chance to spend the money from Santia's Bakery, 3381 Washington St., because cops on patrol quickly arrested them as they fled the scene.

Read the full story on Universal Hub.

Red Sox 2018 World Series MVP Steve Pearce retires

Steve Pearce, the career journeyman who broke loose to become the unlikely MVP of the 2018 World Series, says he’s done playing after an injury-plagued season for the Red Sox.

Read the full story on WCVB.


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