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South Boston Obituary: Paul J. Fratic
Paul J. Fratic, 73, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. Born on July 19, 1952, in South Boston, Massachusetts, Paul spent most [...]
South Boston Rallies Around Chrissy and Paul Schroeder, After 2-Alarm Fire
The South Boston community is coming together to support Chrissy and Paul Schroeder after a devastating fire last week upended their lives. A GoFundMe campaign [...]
Wu reverses City Council cuts to Transportation Department personnel in amended $4.9 billion budget proposal
Budget season is almost over. On Wednesday morning, Mayor Michelle Wu returned an updated Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the City Council, accepting all the [...]
Zoning Board Gives Green Light to Demolish Two South Boston Triple-Deckers
Three Boston triple-deckers are one step closer to coming down. The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal voted to overturn demolition delays imposed on three Boston [...]
South Boston Drug Control Unit Arrests Roslindale Man on Fentanyl Trafficking and Distribution Charges
Officers assigned to the District C-6 (South Boston) Drug Control Unit, with the assistance of the D-14 (Brighton/Allston) Drug Control [...]
Southie Parking Wars: One note left on a car on Telegraph Street gets a response.
In South Boston, passive-aggressive notes on windshields are pretty much part of the culture—especially when someone’s not thrilled about how [...]
Mayor Wu Releases 2030 Climate Action Plan to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Strengthen Boston’s Climate Resilience
The City’s report provides a roadmap for how Boston will achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and increase resilience against [...]
Crew member on Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship out of Flynn Terminal falls overboard off Massachusetts coast
A scary situation unfolded off the coast of Massachusetts over the weekend involving a South Boston-bound cruise ship. A crew [...]
A Little Piece of Southie History Discovered at St. Augustine’s Convent
As South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation gets ready to transform the former St. Augustine’s Convent into affordable senior housing, workers [...]
‘Stalled projects, withheld updates, and communities left in the dark.’ Residents demand answers on paused street safety improvements.
A few dozen frustrated neighbors from across the city gathered before the City Council on Wednesday to speak out about [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Launch of 2026 Construction Season – See what’s being updated in the neighborhood
Upcoming projects include the rebuilding of sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps, repaved streets, and neighborhood safety improvements BOSTON - Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu [...]
Mass Bay Credit Union Announces New Chief Executive Officer
COO Kelli Cullen Assumes New Role  South Boston, MA— April 16, 2026 — The Board of Directors of Mass Bay Credit Union (MBCU) is pleased to announce [...]
Taking the Plunge: Condon School Hosts First-Ever Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics
Students and staff at the Condon K-8 School in South Boston recently made a splash—literally—by hosting something pretty cool (and freezing): the Special Olympics Polar [...]
BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance in Shots Fired Investigation at South Bay Mall
The Boston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals sought in connection with a shots-fired incident at South Bay Mall, located [...]
Councilor Mejia says she will not be participating in budget hearings at Tax Day rally
A small crowd gathered outside the Iannella Chamber before the City Council’s regular meeting on Wednesday, for Councilor Julia Mejia’s No Taxation Without Representation rally. [...]
Councilors Flynn & Murphy to hold hearing on potential misuse of ARPA funds
Councilors Flynn and Murphy have called for a hearing to discuss potential noncompliance and a lack of transparency regarding the use of American Rescue Plan [...]