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McDonald’s is hoping to open on West Broadway. Abutters Meeting Scheduled for November 16th
Could a McDonald's be coming to South Boston? A virtual abutters meeting is scheduled to discuss a proposal for a McDonald's at 474 West Broadway. [...]
Lithium-Ion Batteries Caused Dorchester Fire That Killed Boston Firefighter Bobby Kilduff
Boston fire officials have determined that lithium-ion batteries caused the three-alarm fire in Dorchester that claimed the life of veteran Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff [...]
Does Your Dog Have What It Takes to Be South Boston’s Dog of the Year?
Big Dog Energy! Calling all Southie dog owners! The South Boston Allied War Veterans Council is looking for the 2027 St. Patrick's Day/Evacuation Day Dog [...]
Councilor Flynn Calls for Hearing on Public Safety & Storage of Lithium Ion Batteries in Micromobility Devices
BOSTON - Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Boston has experienced an increase of micromobility devices, such as motorized or electric bikes and scooters. Alongside additional dangerous [...]
7500 visitors enjoy family-friendly frights at Children’s Magical Halloween Castle
A South Boston staple, the Children's Magical Halloween Castle, took over Fort Independence for a weekend of free fall activities. [...]
Good Neighbor Cafe block party brings free coffee to O Street with a side of controversy
Boston’s only free coffee shop, Good Neighbor Cafe, took over O St. Saturday for a one-day pop-up offering free coffee, [...]
Flynn Renews Call for Boston “Rat Czar” After Report of Rat Jumping Into Child’s Stroller in Southie
City Councilor Ed Flynn is once again beating the war drum to establish a dedicated rat czar amidst a report [...]
South Boston Obituary: Gretchen (Lindenfelzer) Crowley
Gretchen (Lindenfelzer) Crowley of South Boston passed away peacefully at home on October 19, 2026. She was born in South [...]
Councilor Flynn Calls for Cancellation of O Street Block Party, “Good Neighbor Cafe,” in South Boston
Updated at 1:30pm. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is calling for the cancellation of a block party scheduled for Saturday, [...]
Listen up, Slumlords: City Council Introduces “Worst Landlords” Database
The City Council has introduced an ordinance to publish a biannual list of Boston’s worst landlords. The new “Bad Landlords [...]
Several Cars Damaged on Tuesday in South Boston
Yikes! That's no way to start the day. Boston Police are investigating four reports of cars with smashed windows in South Boston early Tuesday morning. [...]
Councilor Flynn to Hold Hearing to Discuss Boston’s Rodent Action Plan (BRAP) Friday, October 23rd, at 10 AM
BOSTON -This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will chair a City Services hearing to discuss the status of the Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP). [...]
Nine Questions, One Ballot: What Voters Need to Know Before Election Day
On November 3, voters will decide on the Massachusetts governor, members of the House and Senate, and local offices. While the up-ballot races will set [...]
USS Constitution to Celebrate 229th Birthday with Final Sail of the Season
History in Motion The USS Constitution, aka "Old Ironsides," will take one final trip around Boston Harbor on Wednesday, October 21st, to celebrate the ship's [...]
Early Voting in Boston Begins Saturday – Here’s What You Need to Know
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, but why wait? Early voting in Boston kicks off on Saturday, October 17th, and runs through Friday, October 30th. [...]
Boston City Councilors Call for Veterans Services to Oversee Hero and Blue Squares
BOSTON - To ensure that veterans and military families are not being unfairly held to different standards of community process, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn [...]