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“They’re still in the street two weeks later.” Councilor Culpepper debates the future of space savers
Space savers are a time-honored tradition in Boston’s rougher winters. The practice serves to mark the spot a neighbor shoveled out and ensure their hard [...]
Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in South Boston
Rebellious at heart AND in history. Boston may have propelled the revolution nearly 250 years ago, but balancing our roots in tradition and transformation is [...]
How to Watch the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
Tune in! The Breakfast will be broadcast live on television via New England Cable News (NECN), New England Sports Network (NESN), with your hosts TV [...]
Vehicle Barriers Around the Neighborhood ahead of St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wondering what the heck these things are? The City of Boston and BPD have installed several vehicle barriers in the neighborhood along and around the [...]
In a City Hall twist, District 9 Councilor Breadon Elected City Council President after Last Minute Withdrawal of Coletta Zapata
Allston-Brighton’s Liz Breadon will serve as president for Boston’s 58th City Council, beating District 4’s Brian Worrell seven to six. [...]
After 100 years of restrictions, shellfish can be harvested in Boston Harbor.
Big news, all those who had "start clamming and shellfishing" on their 2026 new things to try list. For the [...]
Boston’s Inauguration 2026 Week of Programming and Community Events
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a week-long series of programming to mark the City of Boston Inauguration 2026 and create space [...]
BPD Community Alert: New Year’s Eve Safety Reminder, Be Aware of Drink Spiking and Report Suspicious Activity
The Boston Police Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable New Year’s Eve. As New Year’s celebrations and First Night [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Four-Year Contract with Boston Firefighters IAFF Local 718
BOSTON - Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a new four-year contract has been ratified by [...]
Check them out: Most Read Posts of Caught in Southie 2025
As we begin a new year, I want to share with you the most-read posts of 2025 – a little [...]
Wind + Trash Day = a big mess in the neighborhood
If Tuesday is your trash day, you most likely woke up to garbage strewn about the streets. Yikes. A Wind Advisory is in effect for [...]
FYI: South Station Commuter Rail Fare Gates in Operation Starting December 30
Commuter Rail fare gates at South Station will be introduced to passengers incrementally beginning tomorrow with more fare gates expected to be in service as [...]
Traffic Alert: Fuel Spill in the Ted Williams Tunnel – Eastbound lane closed for the next few hours.
According to MassDOT, the Eastbound lane of the Ted Williams Tunnel closed after a fuel spill on Monday morning. Just after 9 a.m., a crash [...]
Missing Teen Alert: Jeydin C from East Boston, often hangs out in South Boston
On Saturday, December 27th, the Condon Community Center in South Boston posted the following alert on social media: Missing Teen: Jeydin C, 16, from East Boston. [...]
South Boston Obituary: Michael F. Flaherty Sr.
Flaherty, Hon. Michael F., Ret. Associate Justice of the Boston Municipal Court Department and former State Representative for South Boston, passed away peacefully on December [...]
South Boston native meets Pope Leo and invites him to Boston to a Red Sox/White Sox game. “I want to visit Boston!”
Last week, South Boston native Stephen Ryan and his friend Dee Bendel found themselves in Vatican City for a special jubilee audience — and managed [...]
