Good morning, Framingham.

Today, formerly incarcerated women will lead the FreeHer March from Framingham Centre Common to MCI-Framingham to protest a $360 million plan to renovate a women's prison.

Organized by Families for Justice as Healing and the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, the march runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.—drawing support from across the state.

Actor Mark Wahlberg was spotted filming his new movie Weekend Warriors on a basketball court in Lynn last weekend—filming will continue around Boston until the end of October as the film follows a father and his son on the autism spectrum who tour NBA teams.

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts dropped to 4,305 last week from 4,422, the U.S. Department of Labor said—while nationwide jobless claims rose to 263,000.

Nonprofit Circle of Hope is helping Framingham High School students by providing clothing and hygiene items through its Get Set program—designed to support college and career-bound youth facing housing insecurity.

Program Coordinator Mark Goldschmidt and Executive Director Ari Barbanell explained the initiative's role in easing challenges for families in the region.

Local leaders evaluated the cost of hosting the Boston Marathon each year and previewed the upcoming District 3 City Council election in November—Circle of Hope detailed its support services for housing insecure residents and Framingham High School students.

New England Flower Show

1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. — Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank — Learn more about the beauty of peonies and enjoy a weekend of blooms.

Rams Booster Golf Tournament Fall 2025

8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Cyprian Keyes Golf Club — Entry fee required — Hit the links for a day of golf, good food, and support for Framingham State Athletics.