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New Housing Ordinance gives City “right of first refusal” in redeveloping municipal property into affordable housing
The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Wednesday, October 8, prioritizing the conversion of surplus municipal property into affordable housing. These properties include schools, [...]
Councilor Flynn to Hold a Hearing on Retail Theft in the City of Boston on Friday
BOSTON - This Friday, October 17th at 10:00 AM, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will hold a hearing order to discuss retail theft and the [...]
South Boston Cold Case: Jean Lampron was tragically killed after getting mugged for her pocketbook
It’s been twenty years since tragedy struck early one October morning in Southie. According to a cold case featured by writer Emily Sweeney in the [...]
2026 South Boston Evacuation Day/St. Patrick’s Day Chief Marshal – Colonel Tim Murphy, US Army
South Boston, MA. October 13, 2025, The Allied War Veterans of South Boston (SBAWVC) is honored to announce that it has nominated COL Tim Murphy [...]
Councilor Flynn Holds Hearing on Expanding Urban Tree Canopy
BOSTON - On Friday, May 9th at 10am in the Iannella Chamber, Councilor Flynn held an in-person hearing to discuss [...]
Senator Collins Calls for Extension of Harborwalk at Reserve Channel
Secures $1 million for transportation improvements in supplemental budget State Senator Nick Collins secured key transit, roadway and parkway investments [...]
Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Help Locating 71-Year-Old Justina Ayala of South Boston
The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 71-year-old Justina Ayala, who was last seen earlier this [...]
Waymo Begins Mapping Boston Streets for Potential Robotaxi Expansion
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company under Alphabet Inc., has initiated mapping operations in Boston, signaling a potential expansion of its [...]
Ward 6 + 7 Democrats to Caucus this Saturday
Be informed. Get involved. The annual Ward 6 and 7 Caucus will be held this Saturday May 17, 2025 at the [...]
Fire at Dorchester Street Laundromat on Saturday Morning
BFD was called to a fire at 143 Dorchester Street, Maytag Laundromat, around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, lots [...]
Update: EV chargers are causing a bit of controversy in South Boston. City Councilor Ed Flynn responds and the City answers.
We all know that parking in South Boston can be challenging, to say the least. Well, recently, residents in the Thomas Park area, in particular [...]
College Diploma Recovered from Package Theft Suspects in South Boston
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) arrested Philip Renaud, 57, of South Boston, and Tayla Lynch, 36, of South Boston, following [...]
Mayor Wu Announced 2025 Open Street Series – Find out where and when!
BOSTON - Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2025 Open Streets Series and the return of Open Newbury. This summer [...]
Councilor Flynn Calls for Repainting Summer Street as Bus Lane Pilot Ended in September 2024
BOSTON - At this week’s Boston City Council hearing, Councilor Ed Flynn filed an order for a hearing to discuss infrastructure changes and repainting of [...]
PAX East at BCEC Expected to Impact Traffic May 8 – May 11, 2025 Local Parking Limited
From Thursday, May 8 through Sunday, May 11, 2025, PAX East will be taking place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). This is a large regional [...]
Firearm Recovered After Suspect Found Drinking in Public in South Boston
On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Officers assigned to the District C-6 Community Interaction Team (South Boston) arrested 74-year-old Clinton Satterfield of South Boston on firearm and public [...]
