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South Boston Street Fest Returns September 19 for Its 26th Year
SOUTH BOSTON, MA — One of South Boston’s favorite days of the year is almost here. The 26th South Boston Street Fest returns Saturday, September [...]
After 19 Years, Kenia is Retiring from Sidewalk Cafe
After nearly two decades behind the counter at Sidewalk Cafe, a familiar, friendly face is saying goodbye. Kenia is retiring after 19 years at the [...]
BPD Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Repeat South Boston Larceny Investigation
The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to identify the individual shown in the accompanying images as it relates to an [...]
Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month with Three New BPL Card Designs
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Boston Public Library is celebrating with three brand-new library card designs! The new cards were selected from [...]
Hitting the Road for Labor Day Weekend? Here’s When to Leave
Heading out of town for Labor Day Weekend? You might want to get an early start. AAA released its Labor [...]
Lynch, Collins, Markey, and Minogue win big in the primaries, move on to the midterms
With the primaries called, incumbents Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Stephen Lynch, and State Senator Nick Collins remained party frontrunners, while [...]
Indoor Soccer + Beer? It Could Be Coming to Andrew Square in South Boston
There could soon be a new spot to grab a beer and play/watch some indoor soccer in Andrew Square. According [...]
Shotspotter, weapon drop-off, and empowered park rangers on Flynn’s public safety agenda
Councilor Ed Flynn has been vocal about the need to increase public safety amidst a series of high-profile violent crimes [...]
Move Over, Allston: South Boston Tops the List for Moving Permits
September 1st is upon us, which means moving trucks, double parking, traffic, and general chaos across Boston. And according to [...]
Council refuses to limit early voting and opposes extending receivership after Condon Community Center ballot mix-up
The City Council voted down a resolution by Councilor Ed Flynn looking to limit early voting and extend the Boston [...]
City Council considers 12 weeks of full pay through updated Paid Parental Leave program
Returning to the Council Chambers after the birth of her son, Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata filed a new ordinance that would provide city employees with [...]
Election Day Reminders from the City of Boston – Don’t forget to vote on September 1st
BOSTON - Friday, August 28, 2026 - The City of Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the State Primary is Tuesday, September 1, 2026. [...]
Westin Seaport Hotel Evacuated After Small Fire Overnight
Boston firefighters responded to the Westin Boston Seaport District at 424 Summer St. around midnight after a small fire broke out inside the Westin hotel. [...]
South Boston Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in 2023 Geneva Avenue Shooting
A South Boston man has been convicted of first-degree murder in connection with a deadly 2023 shooting on Geneva Avenue in Dorchester. According to Universal [...]
Local Budtenders Say “Vote No On 8”
A decade after legal weed came to Massachusetts, Ballot Question 8 seeks to recriminalize recreational marijuana and to limit the amount a person under 21 [...]
USS Constitution is Underway on Friday
History in Motion USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway on Friday, August 28th from Charlestown Navy Yard at 10:00 A.M. The cruise will be [...]