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Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour in Dorchester on July 20
Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident [...]
Man Arrested After Firing at Boston Police Officers in Dorchester
At approximately 9:11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) and B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio transmission for an officer [...]
MNA returns to work after historic strike. Union leaders call on MGB to return to the bargaining table in good faith.
More than 4,000 registered nurses and 450 Home Care clinicians have returned to work this week after the largest nursing strike in Massachusetts history. Although [...]
Man Killed in Midday Dorchester Shooting; BPD Investigating
Boston Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Dorchester on Wednesday morning. According to police, officers responded to a 911 call [...]
Updated Resilient Moakley Park proposal responds to community feedback and is looking for more
The Resilient Moakley Park team returned to Saunders Stadium on Saturday to share an updated plan for the new park [...]
Death of 2-month-old baby under investigation in Dorchester
According to WCVB, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office is investigating the death of a 2-month-old baby. BPD received a [...]
City of Boston Shares Preparation to Protect Residents and Visitors Against Extreme Heat
BOSTON – June 26, 2026 – Ahead of forecasted high temperatures this coming week, the City of Boston today announced [...]
Wrong-Way Driver to Face Charges After Fatal Crash on I-93 (South Boston)
A tragic wrong-way crash on I-93 near the South Boston/Dorchester line late Saturday night left a 20-year-old man dead and [...]
Council considers keeping the party going with permanent 3.a.m. last call for local bars
Councilor Brian Worrell has proposed a new Home Rule Petition to permanently extend the hours during which bars and restaurants [...]
Beep Beep! Boston Cabs Are Making a Comeback via Rideshare apps
Well, this feels a little nostalgic. Remember calling a landline for a cab? Or hailing a cab after a night [...]
New Proposal Would Extend the Orange Line to Mattapan – Wouldn’t that be nice!
Could the Orange Line one day run to Mattapan? Maybe! According to Universal Hub, Boston City Councilors Brian Worrell and Miniard Culpepper are proposing an [...]
Death Investigation in the Area of 115 Milton Avenue in Dorchester
On Monday, June 22, 2026, at approximately 7:38 p.m., officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a person shot in [...]
Take a Walk Through History: Tour250 Highlights 25 New Boston Neighborhood Markers
BOSTON – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map experience featuring 25 new historic [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Two Downtown Social Districts through the month of July!
BOSTON – Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that patrons will be able to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors within the Social Districts [...]
Wu reverses City Council cuts to Transportation Department personnel in amended $4.9 billion budget proposal
Budget season is almost over. On Wednesday morning, Mayor Michelle Wu returned an updated Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the City Council, accepting all the [...]
Dorchester Celebrates Cape Verde’s Historic World Cup Moment
Dorchester was filled with pride this week as Cape Verde made history in its first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance. Hundreds of fans gathered at Town [...]