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Giant Spiders Dropping from the Sky in the Spring
You know, something to look forward to. It sounds like the makings of a nightmare of horror film. The University of Georgia announced last week [...]
Hazmat incident in South Boston on Monday night
Around 8:30pm on Monday, BFD evacuated a building at 141 West Second (the old Dirigo Spice Building) due to fumes. A hazmat team from BFD [...]
Last Summer’s Deadly Boat Crash off of Castle Island Case Gets even more Complicated
Last July, a boat - the Make it Go Away -Â crashed into a 40 foot day marker off of Castle Island and left several [...]
BPHC votes to rescind mask mandate beginning Saturday
Big News! The Boston Public Health Commission met on Tuesday to discuss the city’s mask requirements for schools and businesses. Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, the BPHC [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing on May 4th
Did you miss the mayor’s press briefing on Monday? Don’t worry! You can still be informed. Here’s a recap of [...]
If a tree branch falls in Southie…
A very large tree branch fell over on Monday afternoon at the intersection of M & Sixth. BFD Ladder 19 [...]
Mass DOT reports: Less traffic more fatalities
Rate of fatalities in April have doubled From MassDOT MassDOT is reporting that the rate of fatalities on Massachusetts roadways doubled [...]
Three Separate Traffic Stops Lead to the Recovery of Three Loaded Firearms in Less Than Two Hours
From BPD News INCIDENT #1: At about 1:27 AM on Monday May 4, 2020, officers assigned to District C-6 (South [...]
Next on the Horizon: Murder Hornets
Just what we need in 2020 - murder hornets. Why not right? COVID-19 is bad enough - now we have [...]
Two Under Arrest and Firearm Recovered Following Shots Fired in the area of 1100 Massachusetts Avenue
From BPD News: One Less Gun: At about 6:58 PM, on Friday May 1, 2020, an officer assigned to the [...]
Castle Island – Now One Way
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced on Saturday, that effective immediately, the Castle Island trail will be one-way. Please follow the posted signage [...]
Boston Pets and COVID-19
Written By Martha Smith-Blackmore, DVM, Boston Animal Care and Control The National Veterinary Services Laboratory of the USDA announced on April 22, 2020 that two [...]
It’s an order: Wear a mask or cover your face
On Friday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced an executive order requiring all Massachusetts residents and essential workers to wear a mask or cover their face in public to [...]
BPD arrest suspect for Breaking & Entering into a Building at Nighttime in Southie
From BPD News: At about 12:34 AM, on Thursday, April 30, 2020, Officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) made an on-site warrant arrest of [...]
Hey, listen up! You need to slow down when driving.
On Thursday afternoon – the City of Boston sent out a text through AlertBOS about street safety. Please see below: AlertBOS: Even though streets are [...]
MBTA police need your help in identifying re: assault & battery
From Transit Police News The subject depicted within is wanted for questioning relative to Assault & Battery Dangerous Weapon Shod Foot (Serious Injury) at Downtown Crossing MBTA Station [...]