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Man bitten by pit bull on Red Line early this week.
A man was bitten by a pit bull at the Quincy Center MBTA station on Thursday, August 13th, according to Transit Police. The incident happened [...]
Boston Police Warn Residents About Rise in Apartment Rental Scams
The Boston Police Department is warning residents about a rise in apartment rental scams targeting individuals searching for housing throughout the city. These scams typically [...]
12-Year-Old Injured While “Train Surfing” on Red Line Near Andrew Station
A 12-year-old was seriously injured after reportedly “train surfing” on top of a Red Line train early Tuesday morning. According to Universal Hub, the child [...]
Arrest Made in Fatal Blue Hill Avenue Shooting
Boston Police have arrested a suspect in connection with Wednesday's fatal shooting on Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester. According to the Boston Globe, 23-year-old Billy [...]
Boston Joins Growing Legal Fight Against Social Media Platforms Over Student Mental Health
BOSTON – July 8, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston, on behalf of Boston [...]
Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Efforts to Locate 14-year-old Jezel Vinson of Dorchester
Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 14-year-old Jezel Vinson, of Dorchester who was [...]
Boston Target Shoppers Helping Fund Boston Charities
Shoppers at the South Bay store in Dorchester and other Boston Target stores can help several Boston nonprofits as the [...]
BPD are investigating five overnight shootings that left 13 victims and two dead
BPD is investigating a series of shootings in Boston that occurred late Saturday and early Sunday morning. Two of the [...]
Boston Crime Up Slightly as Summer Surge Looms
As the weather warms, high-profile criminal incidents and reports of shots being fired in residential neighborhoods challenge Mayor Michelle Wu’s [...]
Mayor Wu Announces More Free World Cup Watch Parties Across Boston
BOSTON – Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a slate of free, family-friendly watch parties for the remaining FIFA [...]
Traffic Advisory: Street Closures in Franklin Park Area on July 2
BPD Traffic Advisory: Starting Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 10 PM – 6 AM, the following street closures will be in effect: Circuit Drive (from Blue [...]
Go Team USA! City of Boston Announces Free Indoor World Cup Watch Party at MGM Music Hall
BOSTON – June 30, 2026 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a free, family-friendly watch party for the USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina FIFA World [...]
MBTA announces free evening rides, expanded services, and safety protocols ahead of Independence Day celebrations
With the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution around the corner, the MBTA will offer free fares on bus, subway, commuter rail, and The RIDE paratransit service [...]
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 and continue gathering community feedback. [...]
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 call shortly before 7:30 p.m. [...]
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 extreme heat preparations underway and [...]