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The Boston Police Department is alerting the public about an increase in online romance scams. These scams are targeting people of all ages through dating apps and social media platforms. [...]

To commemorate Boston’s (and Massachusetts’) 250th birthday, the city has extended an open invitation to celebrate our ambitious and exuberant history through a series of events, exhibits, special tours, programs, [...]

If you were anywhere near South Bay Plaza on Saturday night, you may have seen a heavy BPD presence—and for good reason. Things got a little out of control after [...]

A UMass Boston student from Kansas City reportedly spent spring break not relaxing, but instead tossing Molotov cocktails at Cybertrucks.  According to Universal Hub, 19-year-old Owen McIntire took a break [...]

Well, this is a bummer.  Two big projects meant to help protect our neighborhood waterfronts from rising sea levels just got the rug pulled out from under them, due to [...]

If you know, you know — Ayo Edebiri is a Boston gem! And now it’s official. Mayor Michelle Wu declared April 10, 2025, as Ayo Edebiri Day in the City [...]

Monday, April 14, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the launch of Boston 250, a yearlong commemoration honoring the city’s foundational role in the American Revolution and its ongoing [...]

At about 7:58 PM, on Monday, April 14, 2025, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested Omar Stephenson, 38, of Dorchester, on various firearm charges. Officers responded to the area of 9 Capen [...]

The Family Dollar at 995 Blue Hill Avenue was shut down Thursday by City Health Division inspectors—and for good reason. The store racked up a long list of code violations, [...]

From BPD News: On Thursday, April 3, 2025, Officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested a 17-year-old male from Dorchester on multiple firearm-related charges following a traffic stop in the area of [...]