Harvard Square in Cambridge will permanently close a block to traffic for a pedestrian-friendly area with outdoor dining, despite debates on traffic restriction methods and resistance to repurposing an abandoned tunnel.

Boston police officers joined the Jason Roberts Challenger League's banquet, celebrating disabled children's baseball season, alongside Red Sox mascots Wally and Tessie. The event highlighted community bonds and inclusivity in sports.

Jamaica Plain residents and Boston Police participated in the Sedgwick Slog relay race, fostering fitness, camaraderie, and community policing efforts.

Boston Police joined the Jamaica Plain community for the Sedgwick Slog relay, strengthening neighborhood ties.

The Boston Police Department's Ice Hockey Skills Program had a visit from the BPD Ice Cream Truck, rewarding participants with ice cream after their on-ice training.

Boston Police District D-14 launched the registration for their annual youth soccer program in McKinney Park, aiming to strengthen community-police relations.

UMass Amherst received a $50 million donation from former Apple executive Daniel J. Riccio Jr., leading to the engineering school's renaming in his honor.

Boston Police partnered with AT&T to offer Cyber Awareness Safety Training for seniors, focusing on online scam recognition and data protection, enhancing community relations.

The Boston Police Department's H.O.P.E. Taekwondo program aims to build confidence and discipline in youth, promoting community engagement between officers and residents.

Boston Police Department officers distributed school supplies and offered encouragement to students on their first day back to school, as part of an effort to foster positive community interactions.

The Big E fair in New England is opening, featuring the Massachusetts Building with local vendors, foods, and crafts, celebrating the state's agricultural heritage since 1919.

Boston Police from District E-13 joined locals for free salsa lessons in Jamaica Plain to foster community ties, with officers serving ice cream to children and dancing with residents.

Cambridge Savings Bank and the Community Development Department offer a financial education workshop series for local businesses, covering topics like cash flow and marketing through Zoom every Thursday in October.