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South Boston Murder Cold Case Solved
37 years later Michael Lewis, 61, was arrested on Friday in South Boston and charged with the 1984 murder of Brian Watson, 23. Lewis was [...]
Seek Alternate Route: Dot Ave Bridge to Close for the Summer
The bridge will be replaced to protect its structural integrity+ensure reliable service. The Dorchester Ave. Bridge will close for the summer on Monday, June 6th. [...]
Man on a Horse Riding Down Broadway in Southie
Now here's something you don't see everyday.... Just a cowboy, a horse + his dog trotting down East Broadway this weekend. Not sure if he [...]
Mayor Wu Announces City Initiatives for a Safe, Healthy Summer
See Press Release Below: BOSTON - Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the City of Boston’s comprehensive plan for a safe [...]
Street Cleaning Enforcement Returns!
We know this news is gonna make our own Peter Gailunas so happy! BOSTON - Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - [...]
Annual Beaches Water Quality Report Card: Southie #1
In addition to topless sunbathers, M Street Beach has the cleanest water in all of the land. According to Save the [...]
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 Street Beach seems to be [...]
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 cool. See press release below: [...]
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 [...]