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Police Reform Bill passed by the Massachusetts Senate
According to CBS Local, after a marathon session of debate, the state senate passed a police reform bill early Tuesday morning. That vote came in [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from July 10th
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Friday, July 10, 2020. Case numbers: As of Friday in Massachusetts: 111,110 [...]
Child injured by fireworks in South Boston
UPDATE: Mayor Walsh spoke about the 11-year-old boy whose hand was injured due to fireworks at his press conference on Friday. He stated that the [...]
Baker signs mail-in voting law
UPDATE: Mail-in Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation to expand mail-in and early voting in Massachusetts. Secretary of State William Galvin made the announcement on Monday [...]
Helipad for Southie? Looks like it.
Southie has it all! Luxury condos, the best restaurants, gorgeous beaches and now we may have a helipad. Thank goodness! [...]
Heat Wave Safety Tips from Mayor Walsh
Hot enough for ya? Since it’s about to get hot in the city, the mayor is offering us some safety [...]
Man recovered from the waters near W.Fourth St. Bridge
If you saw all the BPD, BFD and EMS racing to the West Fourth St. Bridge on Wednesday afternoon, it [...]
In search of Blue Marbles at the beach! Win JetBlue Flights
Save the Harbor's announces a new interactive treasure hunt called Simply Marble-ous! Find a blue marble and win JetBlue flights [...]
Jake Bombard – New Director of Laboure
About 6 months ago, CIS introduced you to Jake Bombard, then the newly named Deputy Director of the Laboure Center. [...]
Pokemon lovers – watch out!
If you’re a video game enthusiast, then we’re sure you’ve dowloaded the new mobile app - Pokémon Go - based [...]
Invasion of the moths
What is going on? There is a plague upon us! Tiny moths are invading the skies of Southie. They lurk in bushes and trees. Gather [...]
Traffic Advisory: Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
There will be lots of walkers out and about this weekend for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Be aware of walkers, expect traffic delays [...]
Healey files suit against Boston Grand Prix
In the never ending mess of a saga that is Indy Car Boston, Boston Grand Prix filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday. So what does that [...]
Ray Flynn named Orator of Boston’s 4th of July celebration
Let's hear it for Southie's own Ray Flynn - former mayor of Boston and ambassador to the Vatican - has been appointed orator for Boston's [...]
No Fright Island – DCR denies permit
When CIS first wrote about Fright Island - the “Spooky World” type Halloween festival that was proposed for 19 days at Fort Independence - it [...]
2nd City of Boston Official indicted
A second City of Boston official was arrested for allegedly forcing Boston Calling to hired union stage hands for concerts on City Hall Plaza. A [...]