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BPS Exam School Plan for 2021-2022
Back in October - after a marathon virtual - the Boston School Committee voted unanimously to eliminate the exam for the 2021-2022 school year for admission [...]
Massachusetts Legislature Approves Fee Caps for Third-Party Delivery Apps
Now more than ever, maybe skip the delivery app and pick up your takeout order yourself. As part of the $626 million economic development bill [...]
Race for Mayor of Boston gets even more interesting
If you're a political nerd like myself, this mayoral election news will pique your interest. On Thursday it was announced that Mayor Marty Walsh would [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from 1/7
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Tuesday, January 7, 2021. Comments on Wednesday’s events at the United States Capitol: [...]
Southie Real Estate News: Anchor Line buying up the block
Anchor Line - the developer that purchased the Coppersmith building on West Third has bought another parcel of land right [...]
Southie Real Estate News: Coppersmith
The wildly popular Coppersmith known for its food trucks, airdeck and amazing view has been sold. According to the website [...]
Slow Down! Slow Streets Program
Do you feel like everyone is speeding in your neighborhood? You know, flying down the street doing like 50 MPH. [...]
MBTA Repairman in Southie Accused of Stealing $80K
An MBTA repairman is accused of stealing more than $80,000 from the bus fare collection boxes in Southie. (Who knew [...]
Fireworks! Fireworks!
How lucky are we? More fireworks for us to enjoy! These ones will be off of Spectacle Island on Thursday at [...]
David Biele Kicks Off Campaign for State Representative in South Boston
SOUTH BOSTON – David Biele, a lifelong South Boston resident and local attorney officially kicked off his campaign for State Representative in front of [...]
Mark Rooney Officially Launches Campaign to Represent 4th District as Governor’s Councillor
Outpaces Incumbents’ Supporter Signatures to Certify Spot on the Ballot in September Today, Mark Rooney of South Boston officially launched his campaign to represent the [...]
Good News For Harry McDonough Sailing Program
After suffering damage over the winter from severe flooding and storms, the Harry McDonough Sailing Program is in jeopardy of not opening on its scheduled [...]
Letter to the Editor: State Rep Candidate Matt Rusteika Speaks Out About Development
As I speak with voters across South Boston, I hear about two pressing issues most consistently: development and gentrification. With housing prices soaring, so many [...]
It’s gonna be hot! Be Safe, Southie
It's gonna get hot in the city today and Mayor Marty Walsh wants everyone to be safe!  The excessive heat and humidity could get the temperature [...]
Letter to the Editor from Pattie McCormack
Letter to the Editor: This September’s race for State Representative is incredibly important to our community because we will be electing a new leader to [...]
Moped crash in Southie
On Thursday night around are 9pm, two teenage girls riding a moped collided with a truck on East Eighth Street near Mercer Street. They both [...]
