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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 [...]
City of Boston and Public Health Commission Warn Residents of a Significant Increase in Flu Cases
Now is the time to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones from respiratory illness BOSTON – December 23, 2025, The City of Boston [...]
Big New: Publico Pete has been Found
It's a Christmas miracle! Way back in November, beloved mascot of Publico, "Publico Pete," was kidnapped. It was the fourth time the bear had been [...]
South Boston tops the list for most 311 reports filed for Moving Day season in Boston.
Finally, Boston media has caught on to what we’ve known for the past few years: Southie is way worse than [...]
Election Day is Tuesday – Here are some reminders.
The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that Election Day (Preliminary) is Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 - polls are open between 7am-8pm. You'll [...]
Hasbro is coming to the neighborhood
Hasbro, the iconic toy maker of classics like Play-Doh, Nerf, and Connect Four, is officially moving into the neighborhood. The [...]
City of Boston Announces Spooky Streets Grant Program
BOSTON — Friday, September 5, 2025 — Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing [...]
Tania Fernandes Anderson sentenced to one month in prison for kickback scandal
Former City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was sentenced to one month in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and [...]
South Boston woman charged with OUI after running over pedestrian in South Bay Mall parking lot
BOSTON, September 4, 2025 – A South Boston woman was arraigned Tuesday in South Boston BMC for striking then running [...]
BPD Community Alert: Beware of Cell Phone Bandits
BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department is alerting the community about a series of recent cell phone thefts occurring after individuals leave nightclubs and [...]
Welcome to the Neighborhood – A note from Caught in Southie’s Founder and Editor
Hi Neighbor, First—welcome to South Boston! I’m Maureen Dahill, founder and editor of Caught in Southie, a website dedicated to the neighborhood of South Boston! [...]
City of Boston has Acquired Sister Mary Veronic Park in South Boston thanks to the Neighborhood’s Advocacy
See the press release below from the city: BOSTON - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department [...]
BPD Drug Control Units Recovered Drugs and a Firearm in South Boston
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Units of District C-11 (Dorchester), C-6 (South Boston), and B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Shaheed Isaac, 20, [...]
SBANP hosts mayoral forum on affordable housing, South Boston schools, and outdoor drug use in the neighborhood
The South Boston Association of Nonprofits (SBANP) joins organizations across the neighborhood to enhance and expand the services they offer. Their members include the South [...]
Early Voting in Boston – A Quick Guide
Any registered Boston voter can vote at any early voting location. You don’t need an excuse or reason to vote early. Not sure if you’re registered? Find [...]
