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Should be a surprise to no one that lives here, but Boston has the worst rush-hour traffic in the country.  According to a new report by Inrix, in 2018 Boston drivers wasted about 164 hours in rush-hour traffic.  Good grief.  Inrix looked at commutes in terms of peak - slowest travel times versus inter-peak - the fastest point between morning and afternoon commutes travel ... Keep Reading

Update: The City of Boston Inspectional Services Department has shut down King Smoke Shop for failure to have proper permitting. Looks like an employee of the new King Smoke Shop on East Broadway was selling more than bongs and cigars.  According to City Councilor Ed Flynn, Boston police confirmed that an employee was arrested for selling marijuana and edibles out of 600 ... Keep Reading

Popping up! The trend of "pop ups" include businesses like  flowers, cocktails, boutiques and food! Well, why not stamps? The USPS mobile truck will be parked in front of District Hall, perfect for all your post office needs. Mail your letters, pick up some stamps and put that package in the mail!  Hours are limited.  (Boo!) Hours Monday: 8:30am - ... Keep Reading

A man was pulled from the icy cold waters of Reserved Channel near East First Street on Friday morning. He was conscious and alert. Boston fire, police and EMS all responded to the scene. According to the Boston Globe, the man didn’t seem to want to be rescued at first and it took a few times. The man swam away from the rescuers, refused a life ring and then clung to a metal ... Keep Reading

Tom Brady was in Southie on Thursday to shave off his playoff scruff at Gillette’s World Shaving Headquarters!  This "victory shave" helped benefit three non-profits with a long history of support from both Brady and Gillette.  Together Brady and Gillette donated more than $100,000 to three organizations - Boys & Girls Clubs of South Boston, Best Buddies, and Dana-Farber ... Keep Reading