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Sen. Collins, Rep Biele Support Relief for Strained Health Care Providers
Bill Directs $234 Million in Aid to Hospitals and Community Health Centers Around Massachusetts (BOSTON—9/18/2025) The Massachusetts Legislature today enacted a supplemental budget bill that [...]
Elected Officials to host Meeting on state of the Oliver Hazard Perry School
Elected officials representing the Oliver Hazard Perry School in South Boston are inviting parents, teachers and school community members to come together this Thursday evening [...]
MCCA Awards $115,000 in Community Partnership Grants to 23 Boston Nonprofits
Boston - The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announced it has distributed $115,000 in Community Partnership Grants to 23 Boston-based nonprofits during its annual awards luncheon [...]
Fan Favorite Molly Carlson Splashes Into Second Place at Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Finale
The Institute of Contemporary Art hangs over the water in a way that invites comparison to a diving board. This weekend, the 16th annual Red [...]
Ride Share Driver Arrested for Sexual Assault in South Boston
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, Boston Police officers arrested Hermann Ngoufack Jiokeng, 39, at his residence in Brighton, and charged him with Rape. [...]
Caught in Southie: Comedian Nikki Glaser at Lulu Green
Comedian Nikki Glaser made a surprise stop in Southie this weekend, grabbing a bite at Lulu Green! The stand-up star [...]
South Boston man charged with confronting, assaulting Transit Police officer
BOSTON, February 20, 2025 – A South Boston man was arraigned Friday on assault and drug charges after being arrested [...]
Senator Collins Supports Proposals Broadening Public Access to Legislature’s Work, Decision Making
The package would publish all committee votes, make testimony public, and create summaries for legislation before committees (BOSTON—2/13/2025) Today the [...]
UPDATE: After a brief closure, JFK Library will be open on Wednesday – Free Admission Temporarily
Update: According to a post on social media - the JFK Library will reopen on Wednesday after an abrupt closure [...]
Manhole fires on K Street cause power outages and elevated carbon monoxide readings
On Sunday afternoon, BFD responded to a call for a car fire on K Street. After investigating, it was revealed [...]
BPD Community Alert: Credit Card Skimming Device Awareness
From BPD News: BPD Community Alert:Â The Boston Police Department is aware of a recent increase of Credit Card Skimming devices being used across the state [...]
City of Boston Licensing Board Approved 37 New Liquor Licenses – Find out where in Boston
The establishments are the first round of approved applicants following the 2024 legislation and are subject to review by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission [...]
Councilor Flynn Opposes Removal of On-Site Affordable Housing at 776 Summer Street
BOSTON - Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined concerned South Boston neighbors in announcing his opposition to the removal of on-site affordable housing units at [...]
Senator Nick Collins appoints Haley Walsh to Chinatown Trust Fund Committee Board
Senator Nick Collins has appointed Haley Walsh to his seat on the Chinatown Trust Fund Committee (CTFC). Established through legislation in Chapter 443 of the [...]
Beware of Romance Scammers Looking for More Than Love This Valentine’s Day
From BPD News: The FBI Boston Division is continuously working to raise awareness about online romance scams, also called confidence fraud. In this type of [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Share’s City’s Preparations and Reminders Ahead of Snowfall
BOSTON - Saturday, February 8, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu and City officials today announced preparations currently underway in the City of Boston ahead of [...]