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The Final Bell: How boxer “City Point Sicilian” is prepping for his final fight!
After spending thousands of hours in the gym since 1986, The City Point Sicilian is getting ready to hang up his gloves. On November 15 [...]
Guide to Election Day: Meet the Boston City Council-At-Large Candidates
Election season is thankfully almost over. Though Josh Kraft dropping from the mayoral race in September has cleared the field for Mayor Michele Wu’s second [...]
With the threat of SNAP being paused, Southie Steps Up: How to Help Your Neighbors in Need
As many families across Boston face cuts or a pause in their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)benefits, it’s more important than ever for our community [...]
Morrissey Boulevard: Still Stuck Between Floodwaters and Frustration – Can it be fixed?
The Boston Globe does a deep dive on Morrissey Boulevard. If you’ve ever sat in traffic—or floated through a rainstorm—on Morrissey Boulevard, you know this [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Kickoff to Boston 250 with Paul Revere’s Ride on April 18th
Monday, April 14, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the launch of Boston 250, a yearlong commemoration honoring the [...]
Community Alert: Do you recognize this vehicle involved in a hit and run in Southie?
Early last Sunday morning, around 3:09 am, one Southie resident was in a ride-share home and was hit by another [...]
Southie High Is Not Becoming Condos! Will Reopen As A Public High School
Excel High School has inhabited the South Boston High School building since 2003. On January 7, Superintendent Mary Skipper announced [...]
Senator Collins: Massachusetts Taxpayers Will See Statewide Tax Relief This Filing SeasonÂ
Legislation passed during the 2023-2024 session included historic statewide tax cuts (BOSTON–04/07/2025) Last session, the Massachusetts Legislature passed, and Governor Healey signed [...]
DCR Traffic Advisory – Preble Circle Rotary Lane Closures
Listen up, drivers! Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will close lanes of the Preble Circle Rotary from 7am to [...]
Public Meeting on Columbia Road and Kosciuszko Circle Reconstruction TONIGHT
Attention, Southie residents! The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is hosting a public informational meeting tonight, Thursday, April 3, 2025, [...]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to Provide Free Bluebikes Credit for Riders Affected by 2025 MBTA Closures
State’s largest health plan offering free $20 Bluebikes credits valid through 2025 closures to help riders get where they need to go BOSTON (March 31, 2025) [...]
BPD Community Alert: District C-6 Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance in Identifying Individual Linked to Tesla Vandalism
BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured, who is believed to be connected to the [...]
Councilor Flynn Calls for Additional Boston Police Resources & Administrative Oversight Following the Incident at the Youth Jobs and Resource Fair
After an incident involving several fights breaking out at the Reggie Lewis Center for a youth job fair this past Saturday, City Councilor Ed Flynn [...]
Collins Votes to Extend Hybrid Public Meeting Law to 2027, Calls for Guaranteed Public Comment
Remote civic engagement option available to cities and towns through June 2027 (BOSTON—3/26/2025) Recently, the Massachusetts Legislature passed legislation to extend the hybrid public meeting [...]
Mayor Wu will be on “The Daily Show” on Tuesday Night
Tune in. On Tuesday night, Mayor Michelle Wu will appear on The Daily Show, Comedy Central’s Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program, which discusses the biggest [...]
Northern Avenue Bridge Will Be Demolished
It's time to say goodbye to the Northern Ave. Bridge. The City of Boston is moving forward with plans to dismantle the historic Northern Avenue [...]