Congrats to Southie’s own Deanna McDevitt
On Thursday, Deanna McDevitt, South Boston native, was promoted to district chief on the Boston Fire Department. Chief McDevitt is the first female district chief in the city of Boston. [...]
City Council Approves Changes to Cannabis Licensing
On Tuesday, Boston City Council approved reforms to the process for licensing cannabis facilities with a 12-1 vote. (Councilor Althea Garrison voted against it.) The legislation is hoping to help [...]
The Spirit of Giving in Boston
Written By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Happy Thanksgiving, Boston! This is a special time to show gratitude for all the things and people that make our lives full. It’s a [...]
Security guard indicted for assaulting an 11-year-old girl at Primark
In “What the Hell” news, a grand jury indicted a security guard for allegedly throwing an 11-year-old girl to the ground and punching her repeatedly at the Primark at Downtown [...]
Massachusetts Legislature votes to ban the use of handheld phones while driving.
Distracted drivers consider yourself warned. How many times have you witnessed someone driving right through a Stop sign because they are looking straight down at their phone? Or what about [...]
Councilors Flynn & Flaherty, DND to Host Information Meeting on Senior Programs Dec. 7th
See Press Release Below: BOSTON, MA - Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn & Councilor At- Large Michael Flaherty, in partnership with the Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) and the Boston [...]
Councilor Flynn Update on Short Term Rental Hearing
See Press Release Below: BOSTON - Last week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn held a hearing on the implementation of the Short Term Rentals (Airbnb) Ordinance at the Boston City [...]
Boston Globe Spotlight: Traffic is bad, really, really bad.
Congestion, lack of parking, and terrible public transportation, oh my! A new Boston Globe’s Spotlight investigation on traffic has us scratching our heads, wondering why on earth would be choose to live [...]
Trial for 2017 murder of two doctors in South Boston started Tuesday
The trial for a man accused of the 2017 killing of two doctors in their condo at 141 Dorchester Avenue began on Tuesday in Suffolk Superior Court. Back in May [...]
New South Station Bike/Bus Lane
Effective Monday, November 18th, a new express bike/bus lane is available on Summer Street between Dot. Ave and Atlantic Ave. heading inbound. Be aware you will not be able to [...]