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Welcome to the Neighborhood – A note from Caught in Southie’s Founder and Editor
Hi Neighbor, First—welcome to South Boston! I’m Maureen Dahill, founder and editor of Caught in Southie, a website dedicated to the neighborhood of South Boston! [...]
City of Boston has Acquired Sister Mary Veronic Park in South Boston thanks to the Neighborhood’s Advocacy
See the press release below from the city: BOSTON - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department [...]
BPD Drug Control Units Recovered Drugs and a Firearm in South Boston
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Units of District C-11 (Dorchester), C-6 (South Boston), and B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Shaheed Isaac, 20, [...]
SBANP hosts mayoral forum on affordable housing, South Boston schools, and outdoor drug use in the neighborhood
The South Boston Association of Nonprofits (SBANP) joins organizations across the neighborhood to enhance and expand the services they offer. Their members include the South [...]
A Letter from BPD Commissioner Michael Cox to Students of Boston re: Spring Break + St. Patrick’s Day Safety
Below is a letter from BPD Commissioner Michael Cox to students of Boston re: Spring Break + St. Patrick's Day [...]
South Boston Citizens’ Association Announces 2025 Shamrock Award Recipients
Boston– The South Boston Citizens’ Association (SBCA), led by President Tom McGrath and the Executive Board, is proud to announce [...]
Councilor Flynn Calls for City and Boston Police Oversight for TNCs (Uber/Lyft)
BOSTON - At this week’s Boston City Council meeting, Councilor Ed Flynn filed an order for a hearing to discuss [...]
Mayor Wu Delivers Opening Statement at Congressional Hearing Held by House of Rep. Committee on Oversight + Government Reform
Please see below remarks as prepared by Mayor Michelle Wu, including translations into six languages. Chair Comer, Ranking Member Connolly, [...]
Rep. Biele Appointed Vice Chair of Financial Services
Also assigned to key legislative committees on Ways and Means, Aging and Independence, and Emergency Preparedness BOSTON—Last week, State Representative [...]
Mayor Wu Orders Review of Boston’s Street Safety Upgrades Including Bike +Bus Lanes and Speed Humps
Well, this interesting turn of events. Mayor Michelle Wu has initiated a 30-day review of Boston's street infrastructure changes from [...]
Senator Nick Collins Re-Appointed Chairman of State Administration & Regulatory Oversight
Will serve as Vice Chair of Post Audit & Economic Development Committees BOSTON, MA –Senator Nick Collins has been appointed by the Senate President to [...]
South Boston Officers Arrest Suspect for Drug Trafficking
At about 7:50 PM, on Monday, March 3, 2025, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) arrested Alixon Romero Roa, 37, of Boston, for drug trafficking. Officers [...]
South Boston Virtual Meeting on EV Charging Sites – Be informed. Get involved.
Southie, it’s time to talk EV charging! The City of Boston and Greenspot are hosting a virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 6th, from 6 PM [...]
Southie’s Own LA Firefighters Get a Hero’s Welcome Home
South Boston always shows up for its own—and that’s exactly what happened when two LA firefighters, originally from Southie, returned home for a visit this [...]
Mayor Wu Makes Early Campaign Stop At Castle Island For Sullivan’s Opening. Proclaims March 1, “Sullivan’s Day”
It is not Spring in South Boston until Sullivan’s opens. Lapping the Sugar Bowl, braving the Sullivan’s line, and enjoying their famous hotdogs and crinkle-cut [...]
Red Line Closures in March: Shuttle Buses to replace trains
Plan accordingly The MBTA is making signal upgrades to the Red Line, which will temporarily affect service on the Red Line. On the weekends of [...]
