5 Things You Should Know This Week – August 17, 2026
The 2026 Boston Triathlon Weekend The 2026 Boston Triathlon Weekend takes place on Saturday, August 22nd, and Sunday, August 23rd. Kids Day at the Boston Tri takes place on Saturday. [...]
Guide to Moving Day in the Neighborhood
September 1st is right around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s Moving Day in the neighborhood! The next few weeks are sure to promise lots of [...]
South Boston A’s Win 13-15U RBI Baseball Championship!
Big congratulations to the 15U South Boston A’s! The team took home the 13-15U Junior Division Championship in the Boston Red Sox Foundation RBI Baseball League. The A’s defeated the [...]
Fresh Boston has announced it’s closing its doors in South Boston
After nearly four years in South Boston, Fresh Boston has announced it is temporarily closing its doors. In a heartfelt message shared with customers, the Fresh Boston team said that [...]
Man Fatally Stabbed Following a Fight at South Station
At about 5:33 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Transit Police Officers responded to a radio call for a person stabbed in the area of 675 Atlantic Avenue (South Station) [...]
Boston Police Warn Residents About Rise in Apartment Rental Scams
The Boston Police Department is warning residents about a rise in apartment rental scams targeting individuals searching for housing throughout the city. These scams typically involve individuals fraudulently posing as [...]
Councilor Flynn Urges Neighbors to Apply for FY 27 Community Preservation Funds by August 31st Deadline
BOSTON - Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is urging District 2 neighbors to apply for the 2026 Community Preservation Funding round. Every year, the Community Preservation Act (CPA) uses revenue [...]
12-Year-Old Injured While “Train Surfing” on Red Line Near Andrew Station
A 12-year-old was seriously injured after reportedly “train surfing” on top of a Red Line train early Tuesday morning. According to Universal Hub, the child climbed on top of a [...]
City Councilor Ed Flynn calls on City Council for an Emergency Session on Public Safety
City Councilor Ed Flynn, District 2, recently wrote a letter to City Council President Liz Breadon regarding an Emergency Session on Public Safety. You can read the letter below: [...]
Kids Day Brings Free Family Fun Back to Carson Beach for Boston Triathlon Weekend
For one weekend each August, Carson Beach fills with swimmers, cyclists, runners, and cheering family members as the Boston Triathlon returns to Southie on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August [...]