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Councilor Flynn to Chair a Hearing On Animal Control Enforcement, Leash Law Compliance & Dog Licensing in the City of Boston
BOSTON - On Thursday, July 30th at 10 a.m., Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will chair a City Services hearing on animal control enforcement, leash [...]
MNA returns to work after historic strike. Union leaders call on MGB to return to the bargaining table in good faith.
More than 4,000 registered nurses and 450 Home Care clinicians have returned to work this week after the largest nursing strike in Massachusetts history. Although [...]
No Boston, No Party: Glasgow’s Famous Traffic Cone Arrives in Boston
BOSTON - Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Maura Healey, Massport CEO Richard Davey and Meet Boston President & CEO Martha J. [...]
Licensing Board Hears Details of Violent Fight Outside Croke Park that Left One Man Stabbed
A violent fight outside Croke Park (AKA Whitey's) on West Broadway was the focus of a recent hearing before the Boston Licensing Board, according to [...]
Beware of Lion’s Manes in Boston Harbor – Several “jellyfish-sting” incidents reported.
Under the sea If you’re like us, seeing jellyfish in the ocean - or worse - bumping into a jellyfish [...]
Beep Beep! Boston Cabs Are Making a Comeback via Rideshare apps
Well, this feels a little nostalgic. Remember calling a landline for a cab? Or hailing a cab after a night [...]
Senator Collins, Representative Biele Fire Safety Bill Receives Final Legislative Approval
New law creates public database and automatic alerts aimed at preventing fires like the 2014 Back Bay tragedy The Massachusetts [...]
Full Listing of Ship Locations Released for Sail Boston 2026 Following the July 11 Parade of Sail, ships will tie up around Boston Harbor
Make sure to check out our Guide to Sail Boston 2026! Boston, MA - Sail Boston is proud to announce [...]
City offers update on Southie High building redevelopment. Eyes Fall 2028 for reopening.
Excel High School will close on June 30 for a full renovation of the South Boston High School building. The [...]
Take a Walk Through History: Tour250 Highlights 25 New Boston Neighborhood Markers
BOSTON – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map [...]
Traffic Advisory: World Cup Match on June 23, 2026 – Summer Street Closed
Traffic Advisory: For Tuesday, June 23 - Match 45 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between England and Ghana, the MBTA will implement a Traffic [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Two Downtown Social Districts through the month of July!
BOSTON – Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that patrons will be able to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors within the Social Districts [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]