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City Council Endorses Effort to Keep Later Last Call and Social Districts Through the Summer
The City Council endorsed a State Senate bill allowing municipalities to opt in to maintain extended last call hours and social districts through the end [...]
Council calls for briefing on Boston Summer Safety Plan amidst high profile crimes and holiday weekend shooting
Following multiple shootings over the holiday weekend, Councilors Erin Murphy and Ed Flynn are calling for an immediate briefing from the Mayor, Police Commissioner, and [...]
Sen. Nick Collins Kicks Off Campaign with Weekend Canvasses
State Senator Nick Collins invites supporters to hit the campaign trail this weekend as he officially kicks off his reelection campaign for the First Suffolk [...]
Council condemns SCOTUS termination of TPS for Haitian and Syrian residents
The City Council voiced unanimous condemnation of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)’s decision to terminate Temporary Protective Status for Haitian and Syrian [...]
Council considers keeping the party going with permanent 3.a.m. last call for local bars
Councilor Brian Worrell has proposed a new Home Rule Petition to permanently extend the hours during which bars and restaurants [...]
25-Foot Sailboat ran aground off of Castle Island on Thursday
Oh dear. According to BFD, a 25-foot sailboat ran aground off of Castle Island on Thursday afternoon. Two people were [...]
Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Efforts to Locate 70-year-old Martin Hatton of England
Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 70-year-old Martin Hatton, of England who was [...]
Beware of Lion’s Manes in Boston Harbor – Several “jellyfish-sting” incidents reported.
Under the sea If you’re like us, seeing jellyfish in the ocean - or worse - bumping into a jellyfish [...]
Beep Beep! Boston Cabs Are Making a Comeback via Rideshare apps
Well, this feels a little nostalgic. Remember calling a landline for a cab? Or hailing a cab after a night [...]
Senator Collins, Representative Biele Fire Safety Bill Receives Final Legislative Approval
New law creates public database and automatic alerts aimed at preventing fires like the 2014 Back Bay tragedy The Massachusetts [...]
Full Listing of Ship Locations Released for Sail Boston 2026 Following the July 11 Parade of Sail, ships will tie up around Boston Harbor
Make sure to check out our Guide to Sail Boston 2026! Boston, MA - Sail Boston is proud to announce berthing locations for the July [...]
City offers update on Southie High building redevelopment. Eyes Fall 2028 for reopening.
Excel High School will close on June 30 for a full renovation of the South Boston High School building. The Boston School Committee voted in [...]
Take a Walk Through History: Tour250 Highlights 25 New Boston Neighborhood Markers
BOSTON – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map experience featuring 25 new historic [...]
Traffic Advisory: World Cup Match on June 23, 2026 – Summer Street Closed
Traffic Advisory: For Tuesday, June 23 - Match 45 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between England and Ghana, the MBTA will implement a Traffic [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Two Downtown Social Districts through the month of July!
BOSTON – Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that patrons will be able to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors within the Social Districts [...]
South Boston Obituary: Paul J. Fratic
Paul J. Fratic, 73, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. Born on July 19, 1952, in South Boston, Massachusetts, Paul spent most [...]
