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Outdoor Dining Woes: issues + frustration are surfacing in the city
As the third year of the outdoor dining pilot program kicks off Friday, there seems to be some confusion and frustration regarding news rules and [...]
Kostka loses appeal for first-degree murder conviction in Barbara Coyne case
Universal Hub is reporting that the Supreme Judicial Court ruled to uphold the conviction of Timothy Kostka on first-degree murder of Barbara Coyne on East [...]
City Council passes ordinance regarding targeted residential picketing
On Wednesday, the Boston City Council passed the ordinance regarding targeted residential picketing means picketing, protesting, or demonstrating, with or without signs or sound amplification, [...]
The hottest line in Southie: #7 bus stop at L + Broadway
Nature is healing. A sure sign that Southie residents are heading back to the office are the lines starting to form at our neighborhood bus [...]
Police Reform Legislation is expected to be voted on this week in the House
Last week, the Massachusetts Senate voted to pass a new police reform bill with a 30-7 approval. The bill would [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from Tuesday, July 21st
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Case numbers: As of today [...]
Pine Street Inn will turn hotel into shelter at Mass & Cass
Pine Street Inn will lease the old Best Western Plus, located at 891 Massachusetts Ave, and turn it into a [...]
Cocktails to go legislation is now law!
Raise your glass Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation allowing restaurants to temporarily sell mixed drinks to go into law late [...]
M Street Beach in the Hot Seat
We’ve seen the crowds at M Street Beach. We’ve seen the complaints on 311 and the community bulletin boards. M [...]
Mayor Walsh declares a heat emergency
It's about to get hot! Drink water! Here are some helpful tips and information to keep you safe and hopefully [...]
MBTA to Resume Fare Collection on Buses, Trolleys, and Commuter Rail Starting Monday, July 20
No such thing as a free ride Bus Operators May Bypass Stops to Avoid Overcrowding BOSTON – The MBTA will resume fare collection on buses, [...]
RIP Rocky the BPD K-9
Goodbye Rocky! You were a very good boy. From BPD News: The Boston Police Department regrets to announce the passing of active duty K-9 Rocky [...]
Sam Adams shutting down patio of Boston Tap Room due to COVID-19 hotspot visitors
We knew this was only a matter of time. Summertime visitors flocking to Boston for history, the ocean and beer would include people from COVID-19 [...]
Don’t want to wear a mask or self quarantine? There could be a fine for that.
Legislation filed at the Massachusetts State House would impose cash penalties on (almost) anyone who's not wearing a mask or face covering in public. Another [...]
Senator Nick Collins Issues a Statement re: Police Reform Bill
After a marathon session of debate, the state senate passed a police reform bill early Tuesday morning. That vote came in just after 4 a.m. with [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from July 14th
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Case numbers: As of today in Massachusetts: 112,130 [...]
