LATEST NEWS
Dockworkers are officially on strike; threatens major economic impact
Dockworkers at ports from New England (including Conley Terminal in South Boston) to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages [...]
BPD Community Alert: seeking public’s help to identify the following individuals in relation to an assault + battery with serious injuries
BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individuals involved in an Assault & Battery [...]
BPD Investigation Update: Suspect Arrested Following A Shooting Incident In South Boston
Investigation Update: On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the U.S. Marshal Task Force arrested Twaldo Baez, 18, of South Boston, in Los Angeles, California. After a lengthy investigation by [...]
South Boston is mourning the loss of “go to guy” Richie Litto
Earlier this week, Richie Litto passed away unexpectedly. If you knew Richie, you understand he was an amazing person with a heart of gold. Always [...]
Suffolk Northeast + Boston Global Investors donate a replacement trailer for Harry McDonough Sailing Center
From Suffolk Northeast: Suffolk Northeast is proud to partner with Boston Global Investors on their generous donation of a replacement trailer [...]
UPDATE: Multiple People Stabbed at Doubletree Hotel; one woman arrested
Update via BPD News: At about 4:25 PM, on Sunday, December 17, 2023, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) [...]
Gloria Larson Named Interim Executive Director of Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
MCCA Board member Sheena Collier named Search Committee Chair charged with finding permanent Executive Director  BOSTON, MA – The Massachusetts Convention [...]
Council President Flynn and Councilor at-Large Flaherty Call for Updated Seven Nights a Week Resident Parking Policy in South Boston
Take our poll below! BOSTON - In a joint letter recently addressed to Chief of Streets Jascha Franklin-Hodge and Boston [...]
UPDATE: Two suspects in custody after massive police chase in South Boston – State Police release identities
Update: Here's an update regarding: police chase in South Boston on Monday night that led to two suspects in custody [...]
Sen. Collins, Rep. Biele secure 1.25M in supplemental funds for response to public health + safety crisis
Funds would be authorized for law enforcement agencies as well as the Department of Mental Health for public health and [...]
Public Health Warning – Sewage Discharge in Fort Point Channel
BOSTON – December 11,  2023 – The following is a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO). State [...]
Framingham man charged with armed robbery in South Boston Burger King parking lot
BOSTON, December 8, 2023 – A Framingham man with a pending armed robbery case from October is now facing charges for his role in robbing [...]
BPD: No Threat in the Seaport on Saturday
Well, that's scary... The Boston Herald is reporting many received a disturbing text on Friday stating that there could be a possible mass casualty in [...]
DCR Traffic Advisory – Old Colony Ave. + Morrissey Blvd.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation released the following traffic alert for Monday, December 11, 2023 – Thursday, December 14, 2023 8:00 p.m. – 5:00 [...]
Selling Guinea Pigs in Pet Shop in Boston will be Banned Soon – City Council voted on it.
Back in March, we reported that City Councilor Liz Breadon proposed banning local pet shops from selling guinea pigs. According to Breadon, there are several [...]
Another Southie Note: For the love of God, pick up your dog poop bags
Except it wasn't worded that nice... This handmade "note" was created with a piece of cardboard and a marker and stuck to a light pole [...]

















