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Just a teenage whale causing issues for MBTA ferry commuters.
Now, here's something you don't see every day. The MBTA tweeted out this morning to expect minor delays thanks to a juvenile humpback whale in [...]
BPD Missing Person Alert – 24-year-old Wedefegerson Desir – last seen at Barking Crab on Sunday
BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 24-year-old Wedefegerson Desir, of Brighton. Desir was last [...]
Keep Carney Hospital Open Public Hearings This Week
Be informed. Get involved. The Department of Public Health is hosting a public hearing on the proposed closure of Carney Hospital. This public meeting will [...]
A new twist in the case involving the four babies in the freezer in South Boston
Just about a year after four full-term infants were found in a freezer in a condo in Southie in 2022, a prosecutor revealed that this [...]
Woman from South Boston dies from stab wounds suffered last week near Park Street Station.
From BPD Newsfeed: At about 11:34 PM, on Thursday, July 20, 2023, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) responded to [...]
The Boston City Council – A messy few months
Oh boy…. The past several months have been a PR nightmare for the Boston City Council. First, it was City [...]
Fraudulent Activity Via Mail Dropped at the Southie Post Office
When you drop your mail off at the post office, there's a sense of trust that comes with it. You [...]
Mayor Wu Declares Heat Emergency July 27-28
15 BCYF COOLING CENTERS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS The City of Boston is also issuing a heat advisory July 26-29, [...]
A message from the McGrath Family on Colin’s 5 Year Anniversary
Back in 2018, 2-year-old Colin McGrath was killed at the intersection of L and 6th. Out of this tragedy came [...]
Sullivan’s is removing its outdoor seating thanks to aggressive seagulls
We’ve seen them out Castle Island, loitering near Sullivan’s, looking for the right moment to strike. Seagulls, aka brazen street [...]
South Boston Woman Dies after Scuba Diving in Rockport on Saturday
A South Boston woman died after she went SCUBA diving off Rockport on Saturday. Sara Elizabeth Nivens, 40, went diving with her father on a [...]
Dorgan’s Liquor Store in a bit of hot water for St. Patrick’s Shenanigans
On Thursday, the city's licensing board formally issued a warning against Dorgan's on East Broadway for selling booze to an under-aged young man on St. [...]
Update: The Beach at the Curley Community Center will Reopen Tuesday
Halleluiah! Update: The Boston Herald is reporting that the beach at the Curley Community Center will reopen on Tuesday after being closed for three long [...]
West Nile Virus Detected in South Boston Mosquito PoolÂ
Risk remains low, but BPHC encourages residents to take precautions. BOSTON – July 20, 2023—The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced that a mosquito [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Investment in Citywide Bike Riding Instructions for Kids
BOSTON - Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - Today Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Parks and Recreation, Boston Centers for Youth & Families, and the Office of [...]
Marissa Walsh Receives 2023 Commonwealth Heroine Award
Way to go! BOSTON—Recently, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women recognized South Boston resident Marissa Walsh as a Commonwealth Heroine as part of [...]
