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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 a new analysis of City [...]
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 Election Department’s State Receivership into [...]
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. [...]
South Boston A’s Win 13-15U RBI Baseball Championship!
Big congratulations to the 15U South Boston A’s! The team took home the 13-15U Junior Division Championship in the Boston [...]
City Council Weighs Mandatory Training Requirements for Unarmed Security Guards
Unarmed security guards deter potential criminal activity across nearly all facets of public life and can be the first responders [...]
Man Fatally Stabbed Following a Fight at South Station
At about 5:33 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Transit Police Officers responded to a radio call for a person [...]
Boston Police Warn Residents About Rise in Apartment Rental Scams
The Boston Police Department is warning residents about a rise in apartment rental scams targeting individuals searching for housing throughout [...]
Councilor Flynn Urges Neighbors to Apply for FY 27 Community Preservation Funds by August 31st Deadline
BOSTON - Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is urging District 2 neighbors to apply for the 2026 Community Preservation Funding [...]
12-Year-Old Injured While “Train Surfing” on Red Line Near Andrew Station
A 12-year-old was seriously injured after reportedly “train surfing” on top of a Red Line train early Tuesday morning. According [...]
City Councilor Ed Flynn calls on City Council for an Emergency Session on Public Safety
City Councilor Ed Flynn, District 2, recently wrote a letter to City Council President Liz Breadon regarding an Emergency Session on Public Safety. You can [...]
Boston City Council Says No to Waiving Police Residency Requirement Despite Understaffing
The City Council rejected a resolution by Councilor Ed Flynn to waive residency requirements for police officers transferring from departments outside the City. Boston’s municipal [...]
Update: Skeletal Remains Found at South Boston Property Determined to be from an Animal
Update: According to authorities, Bones recovered by police from a South Boston home were determined to be from an animal. Phew. Original Post Below: Boston police [...]
Boston Issues Heat Advisory Through Saturday as Heat Index Nears 100
BOSTON - Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - The City of Boston is reminding residents and visitors of hot weather safety tips as high temperatures are [...]
Box Truck Crashes Into Multiple Parked Vehicles on Old Colony Ave.
A box truck crashed into several parked vehicles on Old Colony Avenue near Dorchester Street on Tuesday afternoon, causing damage to at least three cars. [...]
Senator Collins, Representative Biele Deliver Over $1.4 Million for South Boston in FY27 State Budget
BOSTON—Senator Nick Collins and Representative David Biele announced that the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, recently signed into law by Governor Maura Healey, delivers significant [...]