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Boston police are searching for a man suspected in a stabbing at a bus stop in the city’s Roxbury neighborhood on Wednesday.

Investigators say they’re looking to identify the man pictured above after a stabbing at a bus stop near the Washington Park Mall at Warren Street and MLK Boulevard, just before 1 p.m.

The man is described as 5-foot-18 to 5-foot-10, with a heavy build and salt-and-pepper hair worn in a ponytail. He was wearing a green camouflage jacket with a white or light grey sweatshirt and grey t-shirt underneath, and dark pants and shoes.

He was last seen on Savin Street.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at (617) 343-4275 or contact the  CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

More details were not immediately available.

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The 21 restaurant owners involved are part of a lawsuit against the city of Boston over the restrictions, which are unique to the North End. The city has said this is necessary based on the unique layout of the historic neighborhood and the number of restaurants in the area, pointing to concerns about how it affects the neighborhood’s residents and quality of life. The business owners, however, argue this is discriminatory treatment and the lack of on-street dining options prevents them from being competitive with other restaurants in the city.

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Though your bracket may be busted, the March Madness excitement is only getting more intense, especially Thursday in Boston.

Four of the teams in the Sweet 16 are set to play Thursday night at the TD Garden — and one of those teams is from New England.

UConn will go head-to-head with San Diego State University, a rematch of last year’s national championship game. Followed by the University of Illinois against Iowa State University.

The three days of games from Thursday to Saturday are expected to generate as much as $17 million in economic impact, with spending on things like hotels and restaurants, according to Meet Boston, formerly the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Plus, Boston will be featured on TVs in living rooms around the country during the games.

“We find that people love the experience here,” said Martha Sheridan, president and CEO of Meet Boston. “It’s a very accessible city, it’s easy to get around and it’s just very welcoming. We have the right type of venues for people to experience when they come here.”

UConn is the number one seed and less than a two-hour drive from North Station, making them a favorite beyond that top seed.

“I think you’re gonna get a lot of people from Connecticut up here for the games,” said Damon Cerrone, who’s going to the games.

“I’m super excited to play in Boston,” said Alex Karaban, a Southborough resident who plays for UConn. “I think it’s probably the only chance I get to play with UConn in Boston, so definitely [it’ll] be special.”

Karaban native will play in the first game that tips off at 7:40 p.m. Thursday.

The winners advance to the Elite 8 on March 30.

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