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Top 10 2024 311 Reports of Neighborhood Complaints
Since 2015, 311 has been a platform that allows Boston residents to report issues in their neighborhood, from trash to parking, via phone, app or [...]
Suspect Arrested With Firearm + Phony Newport Cigarettes During Grove Hall Drug Bust
On Saturday, January 4, 2025, Officers from the District B-2 (Roxbury) Drug Control Unit (DCU) arrested 51-year-old Manestreem Forty-Four of Greensboro, Alabama, for firearm, drug, and other [...]
BPD Community Alert: Be Aware of Overdue Parking Ticket – Text Message Scam
The Boston Police Department (BPD) is issuing an alert to the public regarding a new text message scam targeting residents of the City of Boston. [...]
Investigation Update: Juvenile Suspect Arrested Following a Shooting Incident in Dorchester
Investigation Update: At about 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force and officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested [...]
Update: Shuttle Buses to Replace Red Line in May – Get the details
Shuttle Buses Will Now Replace Red Line from Park Street to JFK/UMass on May 2-10, Evening Shuttle Buses Will Now [...]
Student is sent to hospital after stabbing at Dorchester high school
A student at a Dorchester high school was hospitalized Wednesday after being stabbed by another student, who is now in [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Launch of Wake Up the Night Grant!
Office of Nightlife Economy’s new grant will use up to $250,000 to support residents and organizations in revitalizing Boston’s nighttime [...]
May Service Changes: MBTA Continues Work to Improve Reliability Across the System – including the Red Line
Service changes are planned on the Red, Green, Orange, Kingston, Greenbush, Middleborough/Lakeville, Fairmount, Newburyport/Rockport, and Haverhill lines. BOSTON – The MBTA [...]
Be a Part of it! Dot Day Parade is looking for participants in a variety of roles!
Let's go! Parade organizers are looking for some people for a Chief Marshal, the Mayor of Dot, community parade participants, [...]
Mayor Wu announces Return of Playoff Hub on Canal Street
Canal Street to close to vehicular traffic for upcoming Bruins and Celtics home playoff games BOSTON – Friday, April 19, [...]
BPD Community Alert – Two Missing Teens from Dorchester
BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 15-year-old Jayla Santiago, of Dorchester. Jayla was last seen [...]
Dorchester Man Arrested After Hot Rodding on Columbia Road Early in the Morning with a Loaded Firearm.
At about 2:15 AM, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested James Perry Jr., 28, of Dorchester, on firearm related charges. Officers [...]
The Karen Read Trial Starts This Week
A court drama unfolding in real-time The much-anticipated murder trial involving defendant Karen Read starts on Tuesday. The 44-year-old Mansfield woman is accused of backing [...]
Mayor Wu + BAA Announce the Fastest Bostonian Awards at the 128th Boston Marathon
BOSTON – Monday, April 15, 2024 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients of the second annual awards [...]
Guess what? Morrissey Blvd at Norwood Street will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
Beginning on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and continuing through Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will implement a lane closure [...]
Dorchester Man Facing Many Charges for Scamming People with a Fake Room Rental
A 23-year-old Dorchester man is facing several charges in multiple cases accusing him of scamming people out of thousands of dollars through fraudulent room rental [...]
