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Long-time President of South Boston Youth Soccer League Billy Baker has passed away.
If you played soccer growing up in Southie, you probably knew Billy Baker! Billy was a founder and only president of the South Boston Youth [...]
L Street Tavern Named In the 2024 Best Bars in America List by USA TODAY!
Southie's own L Street Tavern just made the 2024 USA TODAY Best Bars in America list! This list, selected by food writers nationwide, includes the [...]
MBTA Announces Contactless Payments Starting August 1st
How convenient! Starting August 1, the MBTA will officially roll out contactless payment at all of its fare gates, buses, and Green Line and Mattapan Trolley trains. [...]
3-Alarm Fire in South Boston on Saturday
On Saturday around 2 p.m., BFD was called to a fire at 587 East Broadway in South Boston. Upon arrival, flames and smoke were visible. [...]
Now that’s a lot of cookies – South Boston Girl Scout Sells 3,001 Packages of Girl Scout Cookies
Waltham, MA – Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is thrilled to share that South Boston Girl Scout Phoebe S. sold 3,001 packages of Girl [...]
Bullying in the City Council – Evidently It’s a Problem
Are people getting wedgies in the bathrooms at City Hall? Bullying in the Boston City Council is evidently a problem [...]
MA US Attorney Rachael Rollins will resign after DOJ ethics probe
Update: According to the Boston Herald, the Department of Justice report concludes U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins improperly used [...]
Sen. Collins named Massport 2023 Maritime Champion of the Year
BOSTON – Senator Nick Collins was recognized as the Massachusetts Port Authority’s (Massport) 2023 Maritime Champion of the Year at [...]
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 and was officially charged with [...]
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 vote on the redistricting map. [...]
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 $100,000 investment focused on empowering [...]
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 [...]