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Nine More Boston Restaurants Receive Liquor Licenses — Including Spots in Dorchester and East Boston
More neighborhood restaurants will soon be able to serve beer, wine, and cocktails. According to the Boston Business Journal, nine restaurants across Boston have been [...]
Boston City Council Says No to Waiving Police Residency Requirement Despite Understaffing
The City Council rejected a resolution by Councilor Ed Flynn to waive residency requirements for police officers transferring from departments outside the City. Boston’s municipal [...]
Boston Issues Heat Advisory Through Saturday as Heat Index Nears 100
BOSTON – Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – The City of Boston is reminding residents and visitors of hot weather safety tips as high temperatures are [...]
BPD Investigating Homicide After Fatal Shooting in Dorchester on Wednesday Morning
At about 10:14 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person shot in [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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, [...]
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 a family of four injured, according [...]
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 can serve alcohol to 3 [...]
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 out? No, okay, we’re dating [...]
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 [...]