Southie’s Own Chris Rooney Injured in Game 7 of NHL Playoffs
Ouch! NHL ref Chris Rooney, a South Boston native and one of the league’s top officials, took a stick to the face during Game 7 of the Florida vs. Toronto [...]
Tensions Rise on the Road to City Hall: Wu, Kraft, and Challengers Spar at First Mayoral Forum
Through Boston’s early race for its 55th mayoral election this coming November, incumbent Michelle Wu has held a significant lead over major challenger Josh Kraft. However, many have called for [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lesson for Kids
City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston BOSTON - Friday, May 16, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and [...]
Councilor Flynn Holds Hearing on Expanding Urban Tree Canopy
BOSTON - On Friday, May 9th at 10am in the Iannella Chamber, Councilor Flynn held an in-person hearing to discuss expanding the urban tree canopy in District 2. Residents across [...]
Senator Collins Calls for Extension of Harborwalk at Reserve Channel
Secures $1 million for transportation improvements in supplemental budget State Senator Nick Collins secured key transit, roadway and parkway investments for the First Suffolk District as part of the Commonwealth's [...]
Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Help Locating 71-Year-Old Justina Ayala of South Boston
The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 71-year-old Justina Ayala, who was last seen earlier this morning in the area of Preble Circle in South Boston. [...]
Waymo Begins Mapping Boston Streets for Potential Robotaxi Expansion
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company under Alphabet Inc., has initiated mapping operations in Boston, signaling a potential expansion of its self-driving taxi service into the city. Currently, Waymo has deployed [...]
Ward 6 + 7 Democrats to Caucus this SaturdayÂ
Be informed. Get involved. The annual Ward 6 and 7 Caucus will be held this Saturday May 17, 2025 at the Ironworkers Local 7 Union Hall, 190 Old Colony Avenue South Boston, [...]
Fire at Dorchester Street Laundromat on Saturday Morning
BFD was called to a fire at 143 Dorchester Street, Maytag Laundromat, around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, lots of black smoke was showing due to a fire in [...]
Update: EV chargers are causing a bit of controversy in South Boston. City Councilor Ed Flynn responds and the City answers.
We all know that parking in South Boston can be challenging, to say the least. Well, recently, residents in the Thomas Park area, in particular on Linden Street, received the [...]