SOUTH BOSTON — More than 350 guests attended the Corey C. Griffin Foundation’s Summer Cocktail Party that was held on August 5, 2019 at Coppersmith. The late Corey Griffin played hockey in college and he worked with a number of hockey players in raising money for charity. The host committee included a who’s who of the NHL world: Brian Boyle (Nashville Predators); Cory Schneider (New Jersey Devils); Chris Wagner (Boston Bruins); Charlie Coyle (Boston Bruins);…

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HINGHAM — More than 700 guests attended the 25th annual FoodFest benefit for Father Bill’s and MainSpring at the Hingham Shipyard. The event, held on July 30, 2019, featured dishes from South Shore restaurants and raised more than $350,000 to help fight homelessness in the area — including the construction of 10 houses in Randolph for homeless veterans. Photos by Bill Brett

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FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE — More than 350 guests attended the 6th annual Taste of Ethnic Boston hosted by Get Konnected!, a networking event group for urban professionals. The tasting event was held on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Ned Devine’s at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Some of the money raised through the $30 tickets will be given to Commonwealth Kitchen to support its programs. All photos by Bill Brett

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UPDATED/ BOSTON — A Suffolk County deputy sheriff has been released from the hospital after suffering injuries following a reported attack this morning near the Suffolk County jail, investigative journalist Michele McPhee reports. Boston Police have made one arrest and have video showing at least five assailants in the attack, according to McPhee. There has been an increase in the number of people sleeping on the streets, even putting up tents overnight, along Atkinson and…

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