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Tensions Rise on the Road to City Hall: Wu, Kraft, and Challengers Spar at First Mayoral Forum
Through Boston’s early race for its 55th mayoral election this coming November, incumbent Michelle Wu has held a significant lead over major challenger Josh Kraft. [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lesson for Kids
City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston BOSTON - Friday, May 16, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office [...]
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 expanding the urban tree canopy [...]
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 for the First Suffolk District [...]
Firearm Recovered, Suspect Arrested During Traffic Stop in South Boston
At about 2:25 AM, on Saturday, October 12th, 2024, Officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested 28-year-old Greg Wright, of Braintree, [...]
DCR Traffic Advisory: Morrissey Boulevard on Sunday, Tuesday + Wednesday
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will close Morrissey Boulevard (northbound) from Neponset Circle [...]
South Boston Man Charged in Elder Fraud Conspiracy That Defrauded Elderly Victim of Over $400,000
BOSTON – A South Boston man has been arrested and charged in connection with a scheme that defrauded a 75-year-old [...]
Councilors Flynn and Murphy File Resolution in Support of The International Longshoremen’s Association
BOSTON - At the Council Meeting today, Boston City Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy will file a resolution in [...]
Councilor Flynn Held St Patrick’s Day & Evacuation Day Parade Task Force Meeting
Remember how last St. Patrick's Day Parade Day was utter chaos? Videos and photos surfaced on social media of the [...]
Community Alert: Legal Harborside Posts About Possible Drink Tampering on Social Media
On Monday, Legal Harborside posted the following message on social media about a guest believing one of her drinks may [...]
Fire on M Street on Saturday night
BFD responded to a call for a fire on Saturday around 7:30 pm at 147 M Street in South Boston. Firefighters discovered a fire in [...]
This is only a test: Boston First Responder Emergency Training Exercise at South Bay
On Sunday, October 6th, the Boston Police, Boston Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Boston 911 Dispatch, and South Bay security personnel will conduct a full-scale exercise [...]
A fin spotted in Pleasure Bay in South Boston
Cue the Jaw theme... A fin was spotted in Pleasure Bay - yes, inside of the Lagoon, on Thursday afternoon. One CIS reader send us [...]
Senator Collins & Representative Biele Vote to Increase the Commonwealth’s Competitiveness for Federal Dollars
The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill that will allow the Commonwealth to more effectively compete for federal funding that could be invested in transformative projects [...]
Dockworkers are officially on strike; threatens major economic impact
Dockworkers at ports from New England (including Conley Terminal in South Boston) to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages [...]
BPD Community Alert: seeking public’s help to identify the following individuals in relation to an assault + battery with serious injuries
BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individuals involved in an Assault & Battery [...]
