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 [...]
South Boston Rallies Around Chrissy and Paul Schroeder, After 2-Alarm Fire
The South Boston community is coming together to support Chrissy and Paul Schroeder after a devastating fire last week upended their lives. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help [...]
Wu reverses City Council cuts to Transportation Department personnel in amended $4.9 billion budget proposal
Budget season is almost over. On Wednesday morning, Mayor Michelle Wu returned an updated Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the City Council, accepting all the body’s amendments except a $1.4 [...]
Zoning Board Gives Green Light to Demolish Two South Boston Triple-Deckers
Three Boston triple-deckers are one step closer to coming down. The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal voted to overturn demolition delays imposed on three Boston properties, clearing the way for [...]
Rep. David Biele Supports Passage of Legislation Honoring Law Enforcement Families
BOSTON—Recently, State Representative David Biele joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing legislation known as An Act Honoring Blue Star Families. The bill requires the Registrar [...]
Fire Forces MBTA Ferry Evacuation at Castle Island on Monday
A routine ferry ride took an unexpected turn Monday afternoon when an MBTA ferry carrying passengers from Hingham to Boston was forced to make an emergency stop at Castle Island [...]
South Boston Shows Up: Lower End Lemonade Event Draws Huge Crowds and Goes Viral
What started as a heartbreaking story ended with one of the best examples of what makes South Boston special. Just days after two local children were robbed at gunpoint while [...]
These Boston Bars Can Stay Open Until 3 a.m. During the World Cup
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a later last call in the city! Mayor Michelle Wu announced on Tuesday that Boston bars and restaurants with existing [...]
Firefighter Hospitalized Following 2-alarm Fire on Third Street
A Boston firefighter was hospitalized Saturday after battling a two-alarm house fire at 729 Third Street in South Boston, according to WCVB. The fire broke out in a residential building [...]
Lemonade Stand Investigation Update: 14-year-old Male Arrested for Armed Robbery and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in South Boston
Investigation Update: On June 12, 2026, detectives assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) arrested a 14-year-old juvenile male in South Boston. The suspect is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court on [...]
