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Aww, rats! Local Pest Pro Says It’s Time to Crack Down on Messy Neighbors and Lazy Landlords
Amidst a growing rat problem and public debate over whether the Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP) is sufficient to mitigate vermin, local pest control specialists [...]
A message of gratitude from the McGrath family
Back in 2018, 2-year-old Colin McGrath was killed at the intersection of L and 6th. Out of this tragedy came Colin’s Joy Project – a special non-profit [...]
Senator Collins Prioritizes Public Safety in Budget
As the FY26 State Budget debate moves to its next phase, State Senator Nick Collins announced several major wins for public safety in the First [...]
Pickup truck smashes into the corner of L and Broadway, knocking over not one, but two poles.
Gheesh! This is no way to start off a work week. On Monday morning, during rush hour traffic. A pickup truck, driving erratically, smashed into [...]
Death investigation of priest who died “tragically” in Spain, taught at BC High and served in Seaport
According to a press release from the Jesuits USA East, a Catholic priest from Massachusetts died “tragically” on January 20th [...]
Property Tax Abatements Due on February 3rd – Some reminders from our local elected officials
Homeowners are Asked to File for Property Tax Abatements by Feb. 3rd Senator Nick Collins recently wrote an op-ed re: [...]
Rea Liko Wins State Rep. David Biele’s Inaugural New Year’s Card Design Contest
BOSTON—State Representative David Biele recently announced the winner of his inaugural New Year Card Design Competition for South Boston students. [...]
Full Speed Ahead! MBTA Boosts Red Line’s Braintree Branch to 50 MPH Where Possible
Faster than the speed of light...well, not really, like 50 MPH BOSTON – The MBTA today announced the upcoming restoration [...]
MBTA and City of Boston Announce Partnership to Improve Bus Reliability by Expanding Transit Signal Priority City-wide After Successful Test Along Brighton Avenue
The MBTA and the City of Boston aim to improve bus speed and reliability citywide with a major transit signal [...]
Op Ed: Rebates, Increased Exemptions are Real Residential Tax Relief
Written By: Senator Nick Collins Earlier this month, residents across Boston saw their property tax bills go up and, in [...]
Focus on retail theft at South Bay Mall results in 73 stay-away orders in last quarter of 2024
From DA Kevin Hayden’s Office: BOSTON, January 19, 2025 – As part of a multi-partner initiative targeting store-based crimes, Suffolk prosecutors over the last quarter [...]
Firearm and Drugs Recovered After a Search Warrant by the South Boston Drug Control Unit
At about 11:15 AM, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Unit of District C-6 (South Boston) arrested Tyrone Turner, 40, of [...]
It’s about to get scary cold – City of Boston has issued a Cold Weather Advisory including winter safety tips
BOSTON – Sunday, January 19, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a cold weather advisory and winter safety tips ahead of the bitterly cold [...]
Obituary: Noah Greany, 26, who was tragically killed last weekend in South Boston
Last weekend, Noah Greany was struck and killed by a car in Andrew Square after getting coffee. He was just 26 years old. The Andrew [...]
Councilor Flynn Files Hearing Order on Expanding Pedestrian Safety Infrastructure, Resolution in Support of Replacing Concurrent Phasing Traffic Signals
BOSTON- At this week's Boston City Council meeting, Councilor Ed Flynn will re-file a hearing order to discuss pedestrian safety, traffic-calming, and expanding the Safety [...]
New Bluebikes Stations Coming Soon to the Neighborhood – Find out where!
The City of Boston is moving ahead with plans to expand the Bluebikes network, adding 21 new stations across Charlestown, East Boston, South Boston, and [...]
