A 14-year-old girl was shot on Milton Avenue in Dorchester, but she’s recovering. Police finally arrested a juvenile suspect this week — a 14-year-old boy from Dorchester arrested on Mt. Pleasant Street — after a months-long investigation. He faces serious charges including assault with a firearm and multiple gun violations. The shooting occurred around 8 PM on a Wednesday, when officers arrived to find the girl injured and two other teens fleeing; one of them was already charged with possessing a semi-automatic gun. This arrest, aided by the Youth Violence Strike Force, marks a major breakthrough in the case.

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On July 4th, history pulses with pivotal moments—from the 1776 birth of American independence to the 1826 deaths of Adams and Jefferson, both on the same day. The day also echoes with tragedy: Jack Johnson’s historic 1910 boxing win igniting race riots, the 2022 Highland Park parade massacre, and last year’s deadly Texas floods that claimed over 100 lives. Freedom’s flame burns bright, but so do the scars of loss and resilience.

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Get ready for Boston’s biggest summer bash — the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular returns this Saturday with a star-studded lineup, epic drone show, and dazzling pyrotechnics. Led by Keith Lockhart, the orchestra teams up with Grammy winners Chance The Rapper, Lainey Wilson, and Trombone Shorty, while Megan Hilty and Jane Lynch host and perform. Celebrating the U.S.’s 250th anniversary, the show kicks off at 7 p.m. with music and culminates in a revolutionary-themed drone display synced to the iconic 1812 Overture. Access to the Hatch Shell lawn opens at 4 p.m. (delayed due to heat), and while the event is free and rain-or-shine, expect crowds — plan ahead, use public transit, and leave bags and alcohol at home. Can’t make it to the Esplanade? Catch the fireworks from Cambridge or a boat — just stay clear of the launch zone. And if Boston’s not your vibe, nearby towns are hosting their own shows too.

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Step into the birth of America with the Massachusetts Historical Society’s explosive new exhibit, “1776: Declaring Independence.” Get up close to John Adams and Thomas Jefferson’s handwritten drafts, sip tea from the Boston Tea Party, and witness history come alive with reenactors and live readings. Discover how July 2nd—not the 4th—was the real turning point, and why the Declaration’s soaring ideals clashed violently with the reality of slavery. This isn’t just history—it’s a gripping, human story of revolution, contradiction, and the enduring power of words that still shake us today.

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