25-Foot Sailboat ran aground off of Castle Island on Thursday
Oh dear. According to BFD, a 25-foot sailboat ran aground off of Castle Island on Thursday afternoon. Two people were rescued from the boat without injury and brought aboard BFD [...]
Beware of Lion’s Manes in Boston Harbor – Several “jellyfish-sting” incidents reported.
Under the sea If you’re like us, seeing jellyfish in the ocean - or worse - bumping into a jellyfish while swimming - freaks us out. Now picture seeing a [...]
Beep Beep! Boston Cabs Are Making a Comeback via Rideshare apps
Well, this feels a little nostalgic. Remember calling a landline for a cab? Or hailing a cab after a night out? No, okay, we're dating ourselves, but our point is [...]
Senator Collins, Representative Biele Fire Safety Bill Receives Final Legislative Approval
New law creates public database and automatic alerts aimed at preventing fires like the 2014 Back Bay tragedy The Massachusetts Legislature yesterday passed a bill to protect firefighters and tradespeople [...]
Full Listing of Ship Locations Released for Sail Boston 2026 Following the July 11 Parade of Sail, ships will tie up around Boston Harbor
Make sure to check out our Guide to Sail Boston 2026! Boston, MA - Sail Boston is proud to announce berthing locations for the July 11-16 festival, where ships from [...]
City offers update on Southie High building redevelopment. Eyes Fall 2028 for reopening.
Excel High School will close on June 30 for a full renovation of the South Boston High School building. The Boston School Committee voted in 2025 to close the school [...]
Take a Walk Through History: Tour250 Highlights 25 New Boston Neighborhood Markers
BOSTON – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map experience featuring 25 new historic markers across Boston’s neighborhoods that [...]
Traffic Advisory: World Cup Match on June 23, 2026 – Summer Street Closed
Traffic Advisory: For Tuesday, June 23 - Match 45 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between England and Ghana, the MBTA will implement a Traffic Management Plan that closes Summer [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Two Downtown Social Districts through the month of July!
BOSTON – Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that patrons will be able to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors within the Social Districts at Union and Marshall Streets—located [...]
South Boston Obituary: Paul J. Fratic
Paul J. Fratic, 73, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. Born on July 19, 1952, in South Boston, Massachusetts, Paul spent most of his life in the [...]
