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Councilor Flynn, Sen. Collins & Rep. Biele Visit Patriot Homes
See Press Release Below: BOSTON - Last week, Councilor Ed Flynn, Senator Nick Collins, and Representative Biele visited Patriot Homes in South Boston to tour [...]
Traffic Advisory: PAX East coming to town
PAX East at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Expected to Impact Local Traffic; Local Parking Limited From Thursday - Sunday, February 27 - March [...]
Man arrested for armed robbery and assault & batter in South Boston
From BPD News: At about 2:46 AM, on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston), responded to a radio call for [...]
City Council Hearing on Zoning Board of Appeal
In the wake of the recent ZBA bribery scandal, the Boston City Council will hold a hearing on legislation filed by Councilor Lydia Edwards regarding [...]
Sign of the times: We will miss you, Calnan’s
After 66 years in business, Calnan's Card and Gift Shop will be closing its doors. Providing gifts and cards for [...]
Councilors Linehan & Flaherty Propose Rezoning of South Boston
City Council President Bill Linehan and At-Large Councilor Michael Flaherty have submitted an order for a hearing regarding the rezoning [...]
Derby tip: Bet on Wicked Strong
Did you know that there's a horse named "Wicked Strong" running in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday? This 3 year-old [...]
Southie Real Estate Scoop: 2 H Street Project Plans
Written by Betsy Walsh FrissoraWhen the 2 H Street project goes under construction, it will bring another massive new development [...]
Urban Shield – street closing scoop for Southie
We know "Urban Shield" sounds like an action movie starring Tom Cruise, but it's actually a special emergency security and [...]
BPD investigate a shooting on West Fifth Street
On Wednesday, April 9th, Boston police responded to a call for a person shot on West Fifth Street at 7:56pm. [...]
The Scoop on the 621 East 1st Street Development
Written by Betsy Walsh FrissoraNew and exciting developments continue to pop-up allover Southie, bringing more residential units, industry, recreation, business and residents to the area. [...]
Rep. Collins pushes for passage of Domestic Violence Bill
Representative Nick Collins joined House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and his House colleagues in voting for a comprehensive domestic violence bill which creates new criminal [...]
The Transforming Distillery Building Brings Promise to Southie
Written by Betsy Walsh FrissoraThe Distillery Project StatusThe proposed Distillery project, located on 516 East 2nd Street could bring many exciting things to Southie, including [...]
Council President Linehan Works to Fund Recovery Programs through alcohol tax
City Council President Bill Linehan recently introduced a Home Rule Petition that would implement a 6.25% tax on "off premise" alcohol purchases within the City [...]
A two alarm fire at 52 Thomas Park
The BFD responded to a two alarm fire at 52 Thomas Park on Wednesday late afternoon. According to the fire department, the cause of blaze [...]
Wicked Free WiFi from Mayor Marty Walsh
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston's Department of Innovation Technology (DoIT) officially launched "Wicked Free WiFi: Boston's Public Wireless Network," the City [...]