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Welcome to the Neighborhood: Ever Fortune
Go big or go home! On Sunday morning, the largest container ship ever to call on the Port of Boston entered Boston Harbor! John Linehan [...]
Arrest made after 19-year-old pulls gun during road rage incident in South Boston
From BPD News: At about 2:34 AM, on Saturday, January 15, 2022, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston), responded to the area of Story [...]
Mayor Wu Declares a Cold Emergency + Shares Safety Tips
BCYF Saturday locations activated as warming centers. BOSTON - Friday, January 14, 2022 - Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a cold emergency in the City [...]
Caught in Southie: Peregrine Falcon
Holy Moly! Southie photographer Moss Lynch captured this Peregrine falcon out at Castle Island on Thursday afternoon. Peregrine falcon's are fastest bird in the world, [...]
Kiwi chick hatches for first time at Franklin Park Zoo
So adorable! In light of the state of the world, this is welcomed news! A male kiwi chick was born [...]
Mayor Walsh Delivered His Final State of the City Address
At the Newly Built Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library "In 2021, Boston will rise up again. We will [...]
New Timeline Announced for BPS Reopening
See press release below: BOSTON — Monday, January 11, 2021 — Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and Boston [...]
BPS Exam School Plan for 2021-2022
Back in October - after a marathon virtual - the Boston School Committee voted unanimously to eliminate the exam for the [...]
Massachusetts Legislature Approves Fee Caps for Third-Party Delivery Apps
Now more than ever, maybe skip the delivery app and pick up your takeout order yourself. As part of the [...]
Race for Mayor of Boston gets even more interesting
If you're a political nerd like myself, this mayoral election news will pique your interest. On Thursday it was announced [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from 1/7
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Tuesday, January 7, 2021. Comments on Wednesday’s events at the United States Capitol: [...]
Mayor Marty Walsh nominated for Labor Secretary.
Politico is reporting that President Elect Joe Biden has chosen Mayor Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary. Holy Moly! This is big news! This certainly shakes [...]
St. Vincent Church has sold to Cedarwood Development
Sign of the times Looks likes St. Vincent Church (on West Third Street) has officially sold. Father Peter DeFazio, Pastor, St. Monica Parish made an [...]
BPS Superintendent Cassellius releases statement re: US Capitol Attack
Superintendent Brenda Cassellius shared a statement with BPS educators including some resources to help handle conversations with students about violence and terrorism. Good morning Team [...]
Statement from Congressman Stephen Lynch re: 25th Amendment
South Boston resident and US congressman Stephen Lynch release the following statement re: 25th Amendment in light of the unrest in our Nation's Capitol.
Photo the Day: Beauty + Serenity
A beautiful + serene sunset over Southie was captured on Wednesday evening on E Street. Thank you to Jackie for sharing this photo! We need [...]