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Councilor Flynn Files Hearing Order to Discuss Pedestrian Safety, Traffic-Calming, and Expanding the Safety Surge Program in the City of Boston
BOSTON - Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is calling for a hearing at this week’s City Council meeting to discuss measures that would improve pedestrian [...]
Senate acts to protect firefighters, increase “hot work” safety
BOSTON (3/28/2024)—Last week the Senate unanimously passed legislation to boost safety for people conducting “hot work”—welding, plasma cutting, and spark-producing construction—by requiring the state to [...]
Caught in Southie: Shane Gillis
Comedian Shane Gillis was "Caught in Southie" on Friday night after his show at the Boch Center at West Broadway's Lincoln Tavern. The recent SNL [...]
Two men arrested in South Boston for stealing a moped, in addition to other charges.
At about 12:31 AM, on Sunday, March 31, 2024, officers assigned to the anti-crime unit of District C-6 (South Boston) arrested Billy Huynh, 20, of Boston, [...]
Mayor Wu Announces a New Season of Open Streets
Family-friendly, pedestrian-focused event is expanding to Hyde Park, in addition to existing five neighborhoods BOSTON - Tuesday, March 26, 2024 [...]
Councilor Flynn calls for Hearing to Discuss Services for Women Veterans
BOSTON - This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order to discuss services for women veterans. This [...]
Alamo Drafthouse Hosts The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Movie Party On Sunday, April 7th
Enjoy an immersive and interactive experience for cinema fans featuring fun props, themed drinks, and more. On Sunday, April 7th, [...]
$1M Scratch Ticket Sold in Southie!
One person won $1 million after purchasing a $10 "50X Cashword" scratch ticket. The ticket was purchased at J&J Discount [...]
4-year-old girl struck and killed by car on Congress Street in Fort Point
BPD is reporting that A four-year-old girl has died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon in South Boston. [...]
BPD Community Alert: Do you recognize these individuals involved in a violent incident at M ST. Park on Parade Day in South Boston
BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individuals involved [...]
Dot Ave. Bridge demolition will start this weekend – expect MBTA service changes
The nearly 100-year-old bridge on Dorchester Avenue connecting motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians between Dorchester and South Boston will be demolished over the next three weekends: [...]
DCR Traffic Advisory/Parking Ban: Old Colony Avenue
This will be a rolling project - meaning the whole sidewalk will not be shut down at once. Beginning on Monday, March 25, 2024, and [...]
What do you think of the Summer Street Bus Lane Pilot Program? BTD wants to know!
Let your voice be heard The City of Boston Transportation Division is seeking feedback on the Summer Street Pilot. Your input is not only valued [...]
Let’s do what Southie does best – rally around one of its own! Support the Pierce Norton Fund
Friends of Pierce Norton, a BPD officer and son of South Boston, who passed away suddenly in January, have organized a special fund to support [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces $21M for Behavioral Health Services + Programming for Youth + Families
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and Boston Public Schools (BPS) today announced $21 million in transformative funding for mental and behavioral [...]
PAX East at BCEC Expected to Impact Traffic March 21 – March 24, 2024; Local Parking Limited
From Thursday, March 21 through Sunday, March 24, 2024, PAX East will be taking place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). This event [...]
