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Spotted in Southie: Brown Booby on Carson Beach
A rare site! On Saturday, a tropical bird, a Brown Booby, was spotted on Carson Beach in Southie, and bird watchers took notice. Universal Hub [...]
Sex and the City: City Council is Proposing that Rats Go on Birth Control
Yes, rat birth control is a thing. The City of Boston has a rat situation. Rodent infestation has been a problem in neighborhoods across the [...]
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, the long-time Massport Director of [...]
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, July 15 through Wednesday, July [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Teen from JP Arraigned for Attack of a Woman at Broadway Station Last Week
From DA Kevin Hayden's Office: BOSTON, May 1, 2023 –A Jamaica Plain teenager has been ordered to conditional home confinement after being arraigned in South [...]
Mayor Wu, BFD Celebrates Inaugural Boston Fire Cadet Class
Cadet Program designed to help ensure sworn members of Boston Fire Department better represent City demographics BOSTON - Monday, May 1, 2023 - Mayor Michelle [...]