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

Hearing continued for man charged with kidnapping of Lynn woman

A hearing has once again been continued for a Rhode Island man accused in the death of a 23-year-old Lynn mother who he allegedly kidnapped in Boston last year.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

South End diner temporarily closes due to owner’s COVID-19 diagnosis

South End institution Mike’s City Diner is temporarily closed.

Read the full story on Eater Boston.

Boston Licensing Board making it easier for restaurants to create outdoor dining spaces

The ability to serve diners outdoors will help restaurants contend with capacity caps when dining rooms are permitted to reopen.

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Man accused of pulling gun on another man at Maverick Square station

A Weymouth man is facing charges after he allegedly pulled a gun on another man who refused to let him borrow his lighter near Maverick Square station Friday morning.

Read the full story on Boston Globe.

Caterer steps up to cook hundreds of free halal meals in East Boston

Said El Mennaouy cannot run his new catering business because of the coronavirus pandemic. In the meantime, he and his friends have decided to feed those in need for free.

Read the full story on NBC Boston.

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