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In Light of New Study, Councilor Flynn Renews Call for Rat Czar
BOSTON - In April, Tufts University released a study stating that rats in Boston are spreading leptospirosis, a potentially deadly disease typically associated with tropical [...]
Boston Police Sergeant Arraigned on Disturbing Charges Involving a Minor
A longtime member of the Boston Police Department is facing serious charges involving the alleged sexual abuse of a minor. According to the Suffolk County [...]
Parking Boot Fairy was in Southie Last Week!
Oh boy, looks like the Boston Transportation Department was out in full force last week, giving out boots to parking scofflaws. Up and down the [...]
Hundreds of people in search of Pokémon this weekend in South Boston
Did you see them? Hundreds of people of all ages, phones in hand, scouring Moakley Park in South Boston in search of Pokémon. The Pokémon GO [...]
Multiple people became sick on flights into Logan, prompting officials to alert CDC as a cautionary measure.
On Sunday, two flights came into Logan International Airport carrying multiple people who became sick, causing Massport officials to alert [...]
MBTA launches a new mobile app – MBTA Go
Boston, MA – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) released its new, official mobile app, MBTA Go, a first of [...]
Massport Celebrates Record Breaking Cruise Season, Announces $100 Million Investment at Flynn Cruiseport
Boston will be first port in New England with Shore Power BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today celebrated a [...]
A Letter to the Editor: Thoughtful Compromise Needed on BlueBikes Expansion in South Boston
Dear South Boston Elected Officials, As a voter, homeowner, and engaged constituent who both lives and works in South Boston, [...]
South Boston Elected Officials Write a Letter of Opposition about BlueBikes Expansion
South Boston Delegation write a letter to the Boston Transportation Department regarding our concerns and opposition to the BlueBikes expansion [...]
Councilor Flynn Will Hold a Hearing on Boston Housing Authority (BHA) Elevator Systems this Friday, November 22nd at 10 a.m.
BOSTON - Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will hold a hearing on Friday, November 22nd at 10:00 am, at the [...]
The BlueBike Expansion Plan Meeting Gets a Little Spicy in Southie
Southie loves a heated community meeting. A presentation on a new Bluebikes expansion plan took place at the Tynan School in South Boston on November [...]
16-year-old charged in rush hour Broadway station shooting
BOSTON, November 15, 2024 – A 16-year-old boy from Boston was arraigned today in Boston Juvenile Court on several firearm related offenses in the non-fatal [...]
Caught in Southie: Kevin Hart playing some pickleball
Comedian Kevin Hart was in the neighborhood on Last Friday and Saturday. The Emmy and Grammy award nominee was spotted at PKL getting a couple [...]
Legendary First Grade Teacher and South Boston Native Sister Evelyn Hurley passed away at 109 years old – Memorial Mass is Sunday
Update - A memorial Month’s Mind Mass will be held on Sunday, November 17th at 10:30am at St. Brigid Church for Sr. Evelyn. If you [...]
City of Boston sues chef Barbara Lynch for $1.7 million in unpaid taxes
Ooooffff... After the recent announcement that Southie native and celebrity chef Barbara Lynch would be closing all of her restaurants, the City of Boston is [...]
MBTA Reminder of Multi-Day Red Line Service Suspension
The MBTA is today reminding riders of the upcoming multi-day Red Line service suspension as part of the Track Improvement Program. Red Line service will [...]
