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Seek Alternate Route: Dot Ave Bridge to Close for the Summer
The bridge will be replaced to protect its structural integrity+ensure reliable service. The Dorchester Ave. Bridge will close for the summer on Monday, June 6th. [...]
Man on a Horse Riding Down Broadway in Southie
Now here's something you don't see everyday.... Just a cowboy, a horse + his dog trotting down East Broadway this weekend. Not sure if he [...]
Mayor Wu Announces City Initiatives for a Safe, Healthy Summer
See Press Release Below: BOSTON - Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the City of Boston’s comprehensive plan for a safe [...]
DCR South Boston Summer Safety Meeting + City of Boston Presser about Summer Safety
There will be two Summer Safety Meetings on Wednesday. City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will host a press conference to announce the City’s approach [...]
Winter Weather Watch: Snow is on the way
Prepare The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Boston starting Thursday at 12noon - Friday at [...]
John Connolly will be free from prison for compassionate medical release
John J. Connolly Jr., Southie native and former FBI agent convicted of helping James “Whitey” Bulger’s gang in a Miami [...]
DIY Ashes for Ash Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday - marking the beginning of the 40 days of Lent before Easter Sunday. Many Catholics will [...]
Space Saver Vandalism in the South End
Even though spot savers in the South End have been banned, the neighborhood is experiencing vandalism over the custom of [...]
More drug related trouble in the Mass + Cass neighborhood.
From BPD News: At about 2:45 PM on Saturday February, 13, 2021, officers assigned to the District C-6 (South Boston) [...]
Five Swans a Swimming in Southie on Saturday
Update: Over the weekend it wasn't just one swan spotted in the neighborhood - there were actually five swans! Holy [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from February 10th
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Wednesday, February 10. Comments on Tuesday’s snowstorm: The Mayor began by thanking [...]
Councilor Flynn Files Hearing Order to Discuss Zoning and the Community Outreach Process for Life Science Laboratories
This hearing comes in the wake of so many "life science" buildings are being proposed in the neighborhood including this large scale project on Morrissey [...]
Water Rescue at Black Falcon Pier
Live Boston is reporting that BFD, BPD, Boston EMS and State Police responded to a call at 1:40am on Sunday for a report for someone [...]
Flaherty Park is officially open!
Measuring .25 acres, John J. Flaherty Jr. Park is located at 130 B Street in South Boston. Improvements to the park include new play structures, [...]
Red Sox hat wearing guy wanted for US Capitol Violence
The FBI is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals who made unlawful entry into the U.S. Capitol building and committed various other alleged criminal [...]
Increased Capacity in the City of Boston to 40% starts Monday
Friday, February 5, 2021 - Given the improvement in the number of COVID-19 cases and the City's positivity rate over the past few weeks, today [...]
