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Controversial Mobster Photos Have been Removed from the Walls of the Savin Hill Bar + Kitchen
Looks like the owners of the newly renovated Savin Hill Bar + Kitchen have removed the controversial photos of two notorious Southie mobsters. A few [...]
What the heck was that looming in the sky on Tuesday night? We know.
Did you see it? Swirling lights hanging in the night’s sky on Tuesday. One Caught in Southie reader sent us the following video: So [...]
Everybody in office is staying in office. Incumbents sweep Boston municipal elections.
Election season is finally over. Michelle Wu will officially enter her second term as Mayor of Boston. The progressive Democrat ran on an uncontested ballot [...]
DCR Traffic Advisory – Due to potential flooding, Morrissey Blvd. could be closed or lane closures this week
A tale as old as time… Due to the potential high tides and minor coastal flooding forecasted, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is [...]
Ceylon Park Improvement Project Receives $1 Million Land And Water Conservation Fund Grant
BOSTON – October 31, 2025 – The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that Dorchester’s Ceylon Park [...]
Guide to Election Day: Meet the Boston City Council-At-Large Candidates
Election season is thankfully almost over. Though Josh Kraft dropping from the mayoral race in September has cleared the field [...]
With the threat of SNAP being paused, Dorchester Steps Up: How to Help Your Neighbors in Need
As many families across Boston face cuts or a pause in their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, it’s more important [...]
Morrissey Boulevard: Still Stuck Between Floodwaters and Frustration – Can it be fixed?
The Boston Globe does a deep dive on Morrissey Boulevard. If you’ve ever sat in traffic—or floated through a rainstorm—on [...]
Mayor Wu Delivers First Ever State of Schools Address
BOSTON – Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – This evening Mayor Michelle Wu delivered the first ever State of the Schools [...]
Yes, there were fireworks on Monday AND Tuesday night over Boston Harbor. Here’s the reason.
You ask. We answered. You’re not crazy. There was an elaborate fireworks display over Boston Harbor on Monday AND Tuesday [...]
Boston City Council Honors Ms. Mary Shanley on Her 100th Birthday
The neighborhood came together this week to celebrate a true milestone — the 100th birthday of Ms. Mary Shanley, a beloved community member and a [...]
The New York Times covers the local restaurant controversy over Southie mobsters
A few weeks back, it was reported that members of the Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Association were not thrilled about two photos of notorious South Boston [...]
New Housing Ordinance gives City “right of first refusal” in redeveloping municipal property into affordable housing
The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Wednesday, October 8, prioritizing the conversion of surplus municipal property into affordable housing. These properties include schools, public safety [...]
A Dorchester woman hit and killed by car in Randolph on Tuesday.
A Dorchester woman was fatally struck by a car in Randolph on Tuesday. The Boston Globe reports that Ruth Samuels, 57, was hit around 6:24 a.m. in the [...]
Armed Robbery Investigation Leads to Firearm Arrest in Dorchester
At about 9:39 PM on Monday, October 13, 2025, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) conducted a subject stop in the area of 222 Harvard [...]
Councilors Breadon, Louijenne, and Coletta Zapata exploring city-run grocery stores to keep food on the table
The City Council approved a hearing for Wednesday to examine the feasibility of publicly owned grocery stores to strengthen Boston’s food infrastructure. This comes in [...]
