Katherine Bennett

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Fourth of July picnic for the homeless at Jim Rice field — Gallery

Over 200 of Boston's homeless gathered for a cookout on Jim Rice field in Roxbury on Friday. With the help of the Boston Homeless Solidarity Committee, Lenny Higginbottom's dream became reality as homeless men, women, and children kicked off July fourth weekend with a picnic, raffles,

Charlie Baker

Long Island Bridge closure hurts homeless

"This is a character issue for the city of Boston," stated City Councilor Tito Jackson (District 7) at the end of Monday's hearing on the impact of the Long Island Bridge closing and the suspension of Boston social services that had been located on Long Island.