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Senator Collins Supports Senate Passage of Fair Housing and Key Consumer Protection Bills
The Massachusetts Senate recently advanced a trio of bills focused on protecting consumers and expanding opportunity across the Commonwealth, headlined by major legislation strengthening fair [...]
South Boston Citizens Association Jimmy Flaherty Kickoff Breakfast will take place on Saturday, February 28th
It's officially St. Patrick's Day Season in the neighborhood! South Boston Citizens Association President Tom McGrath and the Executive Board are pleased to announce that [...]
UMass Boston Community Meeting will take place on Thursday, February 19th
UMass Boston is inviting neighbors to pull up a chair and join the conversation. The university will host a community meeting on Thursday, February 19th from [...]
2026 St. Patrick’s Day Route will Reverse This Year – Get the details and little history lesson
In honor of America's 250th Birthday, the Allied War Veterans will change the St. Patrick's Day Parade route, starting at Andrew Square instead of Broadway [...]
Councilor Flynn Holds a Hearing on Financial Literacy in Boston Public Schools
BOSTON - Last Thursday, September 25th, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn held a hearing to discuss the inclusion and status [...]
MBTA Cracks Down: Bus Lane/Stop Parkers to Face Automated Fines in 2026
Heads up, Southie! If you’ve been chancing it parking in bus lanes and bus stops, your days are numbered. The [...]
Collins, Flynn + Biele Host a Meeting on Perry School Leadership and Controversial Posters, Parents voice concern for student safety
The office of State Senator Nick Collins issued a press release on Tuesday announcing a meeting regarding the state of [...]
Bald Eagle Sighting on Carson Beach on Thursday morning
Did you see it? A bald eagle was spotted in Southie on Thursday morning on Carson Beach. Yes, it’s a [...]
Sen. Collins, Rep Biele Support Relief for Strained Health Care Providers
Bill Directs $234 Million in Aid to Hospitals and Community Health Centers Around Massachusetts (BOSTON—9/18/2025) The Massachusetts Legislature today enacted [...]
Elected Officials to host Meeting on state of the Oliver Hazard Perry School
Elected officials representing the Oliver Hazard Perry School in South Boston are inviting parents, teachers and school community members to [...]
MCCA Awards $115,000 in Community Partnership Grants to 23 Boston Nonprofits
Boston - The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announced it has distributed $115,000 in Community Partnership Grants to 23 Boston-based nonprofits during its annual awards luncheon [...]
Fan Favorite Molly Carlson Splashes Into Second Place at Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Finale
The Institute of Contemporary Art hangs over the water in a way that invites comparison to a diving board. This weekend, the 16th annual Red [...]
MCCA and Partners to Conduct Full-Scale Public Safety Exercise at the MCEC
Operation Paladin presents opportunity to identify, coordinate and test public safety protocols for large venues Boston -Â The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) will host a [...]
South Boston Obituary: Darryl Logan Alexander
Darryl Logan Alexander, a cherished father, husband, son, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in South Boston, surrounded by his loving family, [...]
BPD Community Alert: Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects in Fraudulent Scheme in South Boston
The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects wanted in connection with multiple recent fraudulent schemes in Boston. On Saturday, [...]
Fire in South Boston on Friday Morning: 522 East Fifth Street
Around 2:30am on Friday, BFD responded to a call for a fire at 522 East Fifth Street in South Boston. Smoke was showing, and a [...]