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BFD on the scene on Seventh Street to rescue a cat
Update: We have happy news to report! The cat was rescued safely from Seventh Street by Southie's own Joe Lee from BFD, Rescue 2. Way [...]
Marine Park Cleanup on Saturday
Pitch in! BOSTON – This Saturday April 23rd is Park Serve Day across the state the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) partners with local [...]
Hood Milk Bottle is back open for business!
The Boston Children's Museum announced on Wednesday, April 20th that the Milk Bottle concession is now open for business. It will serve novelty ice cream, [...]
Councilor Flynn Supports Community Preservation Act Funding for District 2 Projects
Information Session on Next Round of Funding Next Wednesday, April 27th, 6PM BOSTON, MA - Councilor Flynn supported the approval of more than $27 million [...]
BPD announces integration of Campaign Zero “8 Can’t Wait” and EPIC Program Recommendations to Use of Force Policies
From BPD News The Boston Police Department is committed to de-escalating incidents to negate the need for the use of force. [...]
Fireworks complaints in the city up 2300%
When you read a percentage like 2300% - it frankly sounds made up. But according to Mayor Marty Walsh during [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from June 10th
Here's a recap of Mayor Walsh’s COVID-19 press briefing on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Case numbers: As of today in [...]
MBTA Services to Increase Significantly This Month
Well ahead of anticipated rises in passenger volume, MBTA will increase service for all subway lines and add weekday service [...]
311 Report of the Day: Is sidewalk chalk graffiti?
Someone wasn't happy with this sidewalk chalk display at O and East Seventh in South Boston on Tuesday evening. So [...]
City Councilor-at Large Julia Mejia addressing the fireworks situation
If we had a nickel for all the tweets and emails we received regarding the incessant fireworks in the neighborhood, [...]
City Council Wednesday Meeting includes BPD funding and tactics
In what could be a heated Boston City Council meeting on Wednesday, there are several items on the agenda re: funding for the Boston police [...]
Strange rocks found in Southie
We've all heard about inspirational and uplifting messages and images painted on rocks left for people to find. You're out for a walk and you [...]
Hydrangea Bandit in Fort Point
Honestly, who steals a plant? Three hydrangea bushes were stolen overnight from the small neighborhood park at the corner of A and Wormwood streets in [...]
Large amount of fireworks confiscated in South Boston
From BPD News At about 9:00 PM on Friday June 5, 2020, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) confiscated a large amount of fireworks [...]
Phase 2 is upon us: Here’s what that means
Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Saturday that Phase 2 of the reopening plan can begin on Monday, June 8th. So which businesses will open and [...]
Fire Safety Tips for Boston Residents
With summer weather upon us, here are some helpful reminders to keep you and our neighborhood safe! No outdoor fires are allowed in Boston, including [...]