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Federal Funding for Climate Protection is pulled from Moakley Park and Tenean Beach
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 [...]
Dorchester Native Ayo Edebiri Gets Her Own Day in Boston – and Honestly, She Deserves It
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 [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Kickoff to Boston 250 with Paul Revere’s Ride on April 18th
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 [...]
Suspect Arrested After Shots Fired Incident in Dorchester
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 [...]
One Boston Day: Perform an Act of Kindness
April 15th is One Boston Day! Let’s honor and reflect on all that is strong and resilient about the City [...]
Aww rats, Family Dollar on Blue Hill Ave shut down for code violations
The Family Dollar at 995 Blue Hill Avenue was shut down Thursday by City Health Division inspectors—and for good reason. [...]
Juvenile Arrested and Firearm Recovered Following Traffic Stop in Dorchester
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 [...]
DCR Traffic Advisory – Preble Circle Rotary Lane Closures
Listen up, drivers! Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will close lanes of the Preble Circle Rotary from 7am to [...]
Public Meeting on Columbia Road and Kosciuszko Circle Reconstruction TONIGHT
Attention, Southie residents! The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is hosting a public informational meeting tonight, Thursday, April 3, 2025, [...]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to Provide Free Bluebikes Credit for Riders Affected by 2025 MBTA Closures
State’s largest health plan offering free $20 Bluebikes credits valid through 2025 closures to help riders get where they need [...]
Justice Department Secures Forfeiture of Over $5M of Funds Traceable to Business Email Compromise Scheme Targeting Workers Union in Dorchester
The Department of Justice announced today that, pursuant to a court-ordered default judgment and final order of forfeiture entered today, it has secured the forfeiture [...]
Street Cleaning returns April 1st!
It’s baaaaack! It’s that time of year again! Birds are chirping. It’s staying light out later and the big yellow street sweeper will be cleaning [...]
3-alarm fire on Bruce Street in Dorchester
BFD responded to a call on Tuesday night around 7:30pm to a call for a fire at 15 Bruce Street in the basement. The fire [...]
Mayor Wu will be on “The Daily Show” on Tuesday Night
Tune in. On Tuesday night, Mayor Michelle Wu will appear on The Daily Show, Comedy Central’s Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program, which discusses the biggest stories [...]
Boston Most Wanted Suspect Arrested in Dorchester Following a Breaking and Entering
At about 2:01 AM, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) arrested Donnell Butler, 36, of Boston, on breaking and entering charges and [...]
MBTA Announces April Service Changes including the Red Line
Service changes are taking place to support critical maintenance work near Boston College, Maintenance of Way work at Bowdoin, signal upgrade work at North Station, work [...]