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Councilor Flynn to Chair a Hearing On Animal Control Enforcement, Leash Law Compliance & Dog Licensing in the City of Boston
BOSTON - On Thursday, July 30th at 10 a.m., Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will chair a City Services hearing on animal control enforcement, leash [...]
BPS eyes Brighton in-district charter school to replace Excel High School (South Boston High)
Excel High School closed its doors in June so the South Boston High School building could be refurbished for a new school community. Boston Public [...]
Happy Hour Could Return Under New State ‘Fun Agenda’
State senators are pursuing a new “fun agenda” amendment package to loosen Massachusetts’s notorious alcohol laws. “Not everybody’s fun is the same fun,” said Senator [...]
Eight years later, a message of gratitude from the McGrath family
Back in 2018, 2-year-old Colin McGrath was killed at the intersection of L and 6th. Out of this tragedy came Colin’s Joy Project – a special non-profit [...]
Rep. David Biele Supports Passage of Legislation Honoring Law Enforcement Families
BOSTON—Recently, State Representative David Biele joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing legislation known as An [...]
Fire Forces MBTA Ferry Evacuation at Castle Island on Monday
A routine ferry ride took an unexpected turn Monday afternoon when an MBTA ferry carrying passengers from Hingham to Boston [...]
South Boston Shows Up: Lower End Lemonade Event Draws Huge Crowds and Goes Viral
What started as a heartbreaking story ended with one of the best examples of what makes South Boston special. Just [...]
These Boston Bars Can Stay Open Until 3 a.m. During the World Cup
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a later last call in the city! Mayor Michelle Wu [...]
Firefighter Hospitalized Following 2-alarm Fire on Third Street
A Boston firefighter was hospitalized Saturday after battling a two-alarm house fire at 729 Third Street in South Boston, according [...]
Lemonade Stand Investigation Update: 14-year-old Male Arrested for Armed Robbery and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in South Boston
Investigation Update: On June 12, 2026, detectives assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) arrested a 14-year-old juvenile male in South Boston. The suspect [...]
Condon Basketball Teams Finish Season with Championship Wins and Impressive Records
It was a standout season for the Condon School basketball program. Thanks to changes in Boston Public Schools middle school sports, the Condon was able [...]
Turning Lemons Into Lemonade: South Boston Community Event Planned After Lemonade Stand Robbery
Talk about turning lemons into lemonade. After two children running a lemonade stand on West 9th Street were robbed on Wednesday afternoon, neighbors quickly stepped [...]
Collins, Gayle, & Skeens square off at first State Senate Candidates Forum
As budget season closes, Boston moves ever closer to the midterms. At a forum hosted by the Ward 4 Dems and Ward 5 Democratic Committee [...]
Eight arrested in City Hall while protesting youth job cuts in Wu’s budget
Eight were arrested Wednesday after a protest in the Iannella Chamber during the City Council’s final vote on Mayor Michelle Wu’s $4.9 billion budget. The [...]
BPD UPDATE Regarding of a Lemonade Stand Robbed in South Boston on Wednesday – Do you recognize these individuals?
Update via BPD: At approximately 4:44 PM on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Officers from C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call reporting an Armed [...]
Councilor Flynn Refiles Resolution in Support of Criminalizing Sexual Assault on Rideshare Passengers
BOSTON - This week, after the Department of Public Utilities held a public hearing on proposed updates to Transportation Network Company (TNC) safety regulations to [...]