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Backyard igloo in Southie goes viral… then gets smashed.
Oh dear. A backyard igloo in South Boston that went viral online has now been destroyed — and not by the weather. A few weeks [...]
Ironworkers Local 7 Complete Major Pedestrian Bridge Installation in Seaport
In the face of freezing temperatures and winter weather, members of Ironworkers Local 7 completed the installation of a new pedestrian bridge at 50 Northern [...]
Could South Boston Be the Future Home of the Celtics? A New Arena Idea Surfaces for the Convention Center
Oh boy.. Cue the neighborhood social media comments: could the Boston Celtics someday have a new home in South Boston? According to a The Boston [...]
Councilor Flynn Calls for E-Bike Regulation & Ban from 3rd Party Food Delivery
BOSTON- This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed four pieces of legislation aimed at improving pedestrian safety in Boston. He re-filed an amended ordinance [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Officially Launches Annual Legacy Business Award Nominations
Residents are encouraged to nominate iconic, long-standing businesses located within the city by October 31, 2025 BOSTON - Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - Today, Mayor [...]
Senator Collins Opposes Safe Injection Sites
Testifies before Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery in strong opposition to legislation legalizing such facilities Senator Nick Collins, representing the First [...]
City Councilors, fellow candidates, and local influencers respond to Josh Kraft’s suspended mayoral campaign.
It has been a rough few weeks for now former mayoral candidate and philanthropist Josh Kraft. In August, he parted ways with top campaign advisers. [...]
UMass Boston Deemed All Clear. No Evidence of Gunfire Says Chancellor
UMass Boston was put on alert Thursday following reports of gunfire on campus around 3:45 p.m. near Morrissey Boulevard. At 3:40 p.m., students were alerted [...]
South Boston Obituary: Brian McDonough, 67, beloved neighbor in the community passed away after a brief illness with cancer
Brian McDonough, age 67, of South Boston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, after a brief illness with cancer. Born and raised in [...]
Councilor Flynn Calls for a Hearing on Retail Theft in the City of Boston
BOSTON - This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn introduced a hearing order to discuss retail theft and the impact on small businesses and residents [...]