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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 [...]
Ward 6 + 7 Democrats to Caucus this Saturday
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Massport Awards Annual Butler Memorial Scholarship South Boston graduate receives award for college
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipient of the annual scholarship honoring the memory of Tommy Butler, [...]
Heat Emergency Declared in the City of Boston – July 15th – July 17th
Sunday, July 14, 2024 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, [...]
Buckle Up – The Red Line Weekend Shutdowns in July
The MBTA announced the Red Line shutdown taking place weekends of July 13 – 14 and July 27 – 28. [...]
Boston Harbor Now Releases “Harborwalk 2.0” Toolkit to Promote Accessible, Resilient Waterfront Design
Toolkit principles to guide Boston Harbor Now advocacy around future development projects BOSTON – Boston Harbor Now today released Visualizing Harborwalk [...]
Thank you from the Hynes Family for the love and support at Wednesday’s event at the Playwright
Southie did what Southie does best: show up for one of their own! On Wednesday night, hundreds upon hundreds of [...]
Gavin Foundation Appoints Peter Barbuto as New CEO, Thanks John McGahan for Years of Dedicated Service
Boston, MA - Gavin Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Barbuto as its new Chief Executive Officer, [...]
Stay Cool – City of Boston Issues a Heat Advisory Through Friday
BOSTON – Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning today, July 9 through [...]
Tuesday’s commute in South Boston was a nightmare – Free fare in the afternoon as a “sorry” from the MBTA
Update: Free fare on Tuesday afternoon as a sorry for this morning! Original Post: On Tuesday, the commute from South Boston was rough. Thanks to [...]
Introducing Caught in Southie SLIP Intern – Mia DiMaggio
13-year-old Mia DiMaggio is a star on the rise! This lifelong South Boston resident is officially Caught in Southie's newest (and first) intern and she's [...]
Dear Summer Vol. 2 – annual mixtape via the City of Boston is back!
Monday, July 8, 2024 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the City’s Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment today announced the release of “Dear Summer Vol. 2.” This [...]
The USS Constitution will be underway on the Fourth of July
Go see her! USS Constitution is scheduled to go underway from Charlestown Navy Yard on July 4th at 10:00 a.m. in honor of Independence Day! [...]
Medicare Savings Program, Property Tax Workoff & City Savings for Older Adults July 2024 – A Column by Mayor Michelle Wu
Dear Neighbors, I’m excited to let you know about two important programs that help our older residents save more money: The first is the Medicare [...]