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Public Health Warning: there’s sewage in Boston Harbor
Yuck BOSTON—October 14, 2022—The following is a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO). State [...]
UPDATE Kidnapping at 700 Comm. Ave. was a “misunderstanding”
Update: Mass Live is reporting that the Boston Police Department has called off the search for a van wanted in a suspected kidnapping and reported the [...]
Pre-dawn line for the #7 at L + Broadway
By now we're used to seeing lines forming at the intersection of L and Broadway for the #7. It's becoming commonplace to see dozens of [...]
Charlene Casey – has been found guilty of motor vehicle homicide in the crash that killed Colin McGrath
UPDATE: Charlene Casey has been sentenced to 60 days in the house of corrections for misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide. 10 months suspended. She will be [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Southie Small Businesses Looking for Help
Now more than ever, small businesses are hanging on by a thread. With announcements of more restaurants shutting their doors and small businesses with strict [...]
Unified Statement from Mayor Marty Walsh + Boston City Council
Please read below released on Wednesday afternoon:
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing on 1/5
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. COVID-19 cases and testing data: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts [...]
Mayor Walsh Announces Extension of Modified Phase 2, Step 2 of Reopening
Measures taken to mitigate spread of COVID-19 and protect hospital capacity BOSTON - Tuesday, January 5, 2021 - In an effort to reduce the further [...]