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Could Election Day become a holiday?
City Councilor Matt O'Malley ordered a hearing this past Wednesday to discuss the creation of an election day holiday in the City of Boston. The [...]
Councilor Flynn to Call for Hearing on TNC (Uber/Lyft) Issues in BostonÂ
Cites Pick Up/Drop Off Safety, Traffic, Sustainability and Consumer Protection See press release below: BOSTON - Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will call for a [...]
Pedestrian struck by car in South Boston
A 39-year-old woman was hospitalized Tuesday morning after she was struck by a vehicle near Frontage Road in South Boston. The crash happened around 7:15 [...]
Man pulled from water at Carson Beach was pronounced dead at hospital
A 52-year-old Brockton man died after a drowning at Carson Beach on Friday afternoon. The man was unresponsive when he was pulled from the water [...]
BPD investigate a shooting on West Fifth Street
On Wednesday, April 9th, Boston police responded to a call for a person shot on West Fifth Street at 7:56pm. [...]
The Scoop on the 621 East 1st Street Development
Written by Betsy Walsh FrissoraNew and exciting developments continue to pop-up allover Southie, bringing more residential units, industry, recreation, business [...]
Rep. Collins pushes for passage of Domestic Violence Bill
Representative Nick Collins joined House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and his House colleagues in voting for a comprehensive domestic violence [...]
The Transforming Distillery Building Brings Promise to Southie
Written by Betsy Walsh FrissoraThe Distillery Project StatusThe proposed Distillery project, located on 516 East 2nd Street could bring many [...]
Council President Linehan Works to Fund Recovery Programs through alcohol tax
City Council President Bill Linehan recently introduced a Home Rule Petition that would implement a 6.25% tax on "off premise" [...]
A two alarm fire at 52 Thomas Park
The BFD responded to a two alarm fire at 52 Thomas Park on Wednesday late afternoon. According to the fire [...]
Wicked Free WiFi from Mayor Marty Walsh
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston's Department of Innovation Technology (DoIT) officially launched "Wicked Free WiFi: Boston's Public Wireless Network," the City [...]
Buy a cupcake. Help raise $61 Million in 2 Hours!
Both fundraiser and demonstration, a group of concerned Boston Public School parents are rallying together to raise awareness of BPS budget cuts via an organized [...]
City Council President Bill Linehan re: Rental Inspection Ordinance of 2012
City Council President Bill Linehan recently testified before the City Council Committee on Government Operations on March 31, 2014 regarding the Rental Inspection Ordinance of [...]
Rep. Collins pushed for increased benefits for firefighters
Representative Nick Collins joined his colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee in pushing for increased benefits for firefighters that die in the line [...]
South Boston Real Estate Development Meetings
Be informed. Get involved. In the ever-changing real estate landscape of South Boston, it's important to be aware what's happening in your neighborhood. On Wednesday, [...]
It’s Late Night with the MBTA – the after hours party starts tonight!
The much awaited late-night T service begins tonight, Friday, March 28th.  Enjoy service until 3am on weekend nights. This pilot program will be testing the [...]
