Ancient Gravestone and Crime in Boston | Boston News

A rare 300-year-old gravestone for a free Black man named Sebastian, unearthed in Boston’s Granary Burying Ground, sheds light on a forgotten chapter of American history — he was formerly enslaved, lived to 70, and even had a newspaper obituary. Meanwhile, Boston police nabbed five suspects in a CVS shoplifting ring amid growing community calls for smarter crime solutions beyond policing — including better shelters and lighting. And on the sports front, Bridgewater’s Little League team is headed to the semifinals after beating Maine’s champs, set to face Vermont this morning for a shot at the World Series. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab13cb86cb0cb554