Week in Review: Forum to Reopen in August

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Forum Restaurant to Reopen Mid-Aug.

The last business to reopen after the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, Forum looks forward to a new look and taste.

"All new furniture, new wall, new bar," Executive Vice President of 451 Marketing, Nicole Russo said. 

Police: Man Struck Copley Church Employee

Boston Police responded to a report of an assault and battery at the Trinity Church in Copley Plaza at about 7:20 p.m. on Sunday. A church employee told police that a man struck them in the face and took off on a bike. Miguel Morales of 444 Harrison Ave was charged with assault and battery on a disabled person.

Police: Man Threatened Couple at Knifepoint on Newbury Street

A man wanted his missing backpack back badly enough to pull a knife, according to police.

Boston Police responded to a report of a person with a knife near Arlington Street and Boylston Street at about 3:08 a.m. on July 29. 

Officers charged Kevin Hurley of 22 Hancock Court, Medford, MA with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and attempted armed robbery.