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Honoring a True Son of South Boston: 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Dedicated to Michael Flaherty Sr.
State Senator Nick Collins today announced that the 2026 South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast will be dedicated to Michael Flaherty Sr., a lifelong South [...]
Flynn moves to roll back building emission disclosure to bolster housing construction. Critics say no evidence suggests a relation between the two.
Councilor Ed Flynn put forth a resolution last week in support of rolling back the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) and the Stretch [...]
Two People Stabbed Following Reported Bar Fight in South Boston
A night out in South Boston took a violent turn over the weekend after a reported fight at a neighborhood bar led to two people [...]
Officials Urge Respectful Behavior Ahead of South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
In other words, no shenanigans. With the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade coming up on Sunday, local and state leaders are reminding visitors to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Update: Person arrested in connection with American flags vandalized in South Boston- Local Elected Officials Release a Statement
Update: According to officials, a 24-year-old man from Somerville was arrested in connection with American flags being vandalized in the neighborhood last week. Here's a [...]
Be informed. Get involved: Sign Up for Boston Planning Department’s newsletter
The City of Boston’s Planning Department will be sharing updates and engagement opportunities with the public online and via email beginning in 2026. Make sure [...]
Christmas Tree Safety Tips from BFD
Here are some Christmas Tree Safety Tips below for important guidance on tree care, lighting, and extension cords from the Boston Fire Department! Feel free [...]
311 of the Day: Someone put a cone out on Sunday in Southie after a dusting.
Hey, the jerk store called. On Sunday, one South Boston resident took to 311 after a neighbor put out a cone to hold a parking [...]
