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Missing Person Alert: 14-year-old Janiya Williams
From BPD News: BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 14-year-old Janiya Williams was last [...]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
From BPD News: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: The Boston Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day [...]
Sen. Collins delivers resolutions to US Navy
Effort would see the U.S.S. Massachusetts Commissioned at the Flynn Cruiseport in Boston BOSTON – This week, Senator Nick Collins delivered Resolutions passed by the [...]
Graffiti tagging overnight in Southie
Update: Do you recognize these people? They are wanted in connection with the tagging early Wednesday morning in South Boston. Â Original Post: This is [...]
Sen. Collins & Rep. Biele announce state relief for small businesses
$1.295 Billion in Economic Stimulus See press release below BOSTON- Last week, State Senator Nick Collins and State Representative David [...]
Councilor Flynn Announces Installation of Blinking Pedestrian Sign at Dorchester &West 4th Street
See Press Release Below BOSTON - Councilor Flynn, working in conjunction with the Boston Transportation Department and fellow South Boston [...]
Kiwi chick hatches for first time at Franklin Park Zoo
So adorable! In light of the state of the world, this is welcomed news! A male kiwi chick was born [...]
Mayor Walsh Delivered His Final State of the City Address
At the Newly Built Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library "In 2021, Boston will rise up again. We will [...]
New Timeline Announced for BPS Reopening
See press release below: BOSTON — Monday, January 11, 2021 — Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and Boston [...]
BPS Exam School Plan for 2021-2022
Back in October - after a marathon virtual - the Boston School Committee voted unanimously to eliminate the exam for the [...]
Massachusetts Legislature Approves Fee Caps for Third-Party Delivery Apps
Now more than ever, maybe skip the delivery app and pick up your takeout order yourself. As part of the $626 million economic development bill [...]
Race for Mayor of Boston gets even more interesting
If you're a political nerd like myself, this mayoral election news will pique your interest. On Thursday it was announced that Mayor Marty Walsh would [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from 1/7
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Tuesday, January 7, 2021. Comments on Wednesday’s events at the United States Capitol: [...]
Mayor Marty Walsh nominated for Labor Secretary.
Politico is reporting that President Elect Joe Biden has chosen Mayor Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary. Holy Moly! This is big news! This certainly shakes [...]
St. Vincent Church has sold to Cedarwood Development
Sign of the times Looks likes St. Vincent Church (on West Third Street) has officially sold. Father Peter DeFazio, Pastor, St. Monica Parish made an [...]
BPS Superintendent Cassellius releases statement re: US Capitol Attack
Superintendent Brenda Cassellius shared a statement with BPS educators including some resources to help handle conversations with students about violence and terrorism. Good morning Team [...]
