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Jury selection begins in trials of sex offender charged in 1988 South Boston strangling
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the trial of a 61-year-old convicted sex offender charged with strangling a woman and leaving her body [...]
Fire Rainbows in the Sky on Sunday – Did you see them?
On Sunday, it was a beautiful day in the neighborhood to hit the beach, take a walk, or enjoy outdoor dining! Blue skies, sun shining, [...]
Dorchester Man arrested in South Boston on drug related charges.
At about 5:50 PM, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, members of the Drug Control Unit of District C-6 (South Boston) arrested Andy Alcantara-Beltre, 31, of Dorchester, on [...]
City of Boston Legacy Business Award Winner – Broadway Lock
You can tell a lot about people by their keys. For nearly a century, Patty Maestranzi’s family has run the same two-room lockshop in South [...]
Could our beaches be more inclusive + welcoming? According to “Breaking Barriers” Report, yes they could be.
On Friday morning DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo joined legislative and community members of the Metropolitan Beaches Commission at Carson Beach [...]
Browse, Borrow, Board – a new pilot program from the City of Boston
Looking for something to read on your commute? The City of Boston’s got you covered. Mayor Wu just announced the “Browse, [...]
Creep on the Red Line Alert – Bothering Teenage Girls
MBTA Transit Police are looking for the person below. If you recognize him, you're encouraged to reach out to police.
Owner of South Boston Dog Training Facility Pleaded Not Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charges
Update: The owner of Falco K9, Tyler Falconer, appeared before Judge Michael Bolden in South Boston District Court on Wednesday [...]
Back to the Drawing Board: City Council Redistricting Map
UPDATE: The Boston City Council will hold its weekly meeting on Wednesday at 12pm. It is expected the councilors will [...]
City announces mini- grants for summertime activities to help curb violence in neighborhoods.
See press release below: Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the launch of the City of Boston’s Summer Activation Mini-Grants, a [...]
Firearm Recovered After a Traffic Stop in South Boston
From BPD News: At about 5:43 PM, on Sunday, May 7, 2023, officers assigned to the District C-6 Anti-Crime Unit (South Boston) made on-site firearm [...]
Mayor Wu Announces New Policy to Allow Dog-Friendly Spaces at Outdoor Dining Patios and Beer Gardens
Listen up, dog lovers! BOSTON - Thursday, May 4, 2023 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced an effort to create dog-friendly spaces at beer gardens [...]
Traffic Advisory: Seaport Blvd Westbound Lane Closure, Seaport Lane to B Street
Please be advised that from Thursday, May 4th to Thursday, May 18th the westbound lanes of Seaport Boulevard from Seaport Lane to B Street will [...]
City Councilors Flynn Flaherty to Host Community Meeting regarding off-leash dogs at M Street Park on May 10th
BOSTON - Following an incident in April in which a four-year-old girl was bitten by an off-leash dog at Medal of Honor Park, or M [...]
Why a Bus Lane Pilot on Summer Street Is a Win for All Commuters
As a long-time resident of South Boston, I understand the daily challenges that commuters face. The frequency of the 7 bus has always been a problem, [...]
Council President Flynn And Councilor Flaherty Announce $4 million in FY24 Capital Plan for South Boston Waterfront Fire Station
BOSTON - With the unprecedented development boom of the South Boston Waterfront over the last decade and more, Council President Ed Flynn, Councilor At-Large Michael [...]
