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Dorchester Man is sentenced to 17-20 years in prison for killing of a local mom.
BOSTON, March 25, 2024 –A Dorchester man convicted last month of manslaughter in a 2020 Independence Day celebration shooting death of a woman received a [...]
Dorchester Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Pornography
BOSTON – A Dorchester man pleaded guilty today to receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) obtained via Zoom chat rooms. Beau Christopher Benson, 35, pleaded [...]
Man arrested for wielding knife at Burger King in Dorchester
From BPD News: On Thursday, March 21, 2024, at approximately 10:21 AM, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) apprehended Pedro Carbuccia, aged 50, from Mattapan, [...]
Dot Ave. Bridge demolition will start this weekend – expect MBTA service changes
The nearly 100-year-old bridge on Dorchester Avenue connecting motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians between Dorchester and South Boston will be demolished over the next three weekends: [...]
City Hall Employee Charged with Money Laundering and conspiracy in prison drug scheme
The Boston Globe is reporting that the finance director in Mayor Michelle Wu’s office has been placed on unpaid leave after [...]
One Suspect Arrested After Officers Recover a Loaded Firearm in Dorchester
From BPD News: At about 5:21 PM, on Friday, February 10. 2023, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan), responded to [...]
Four weapons brought into two schools in Boston on Thursday
What the heck is going on? According to NBC10 Boston, students at two Boston schools brought weapons into school on [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Call for Artists to Redesign Boston’s Neighborhood Signs
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the launch of the Neighborhood Sign Redesign program in partnership [...]
BFD responded to 1872 calls in 48 hours
Wow! In record-breaking freezing temperatures over the weekend, the Boston Fire Department responded to 1872 emergency calls over 48 hours. [...]
Dorchester’s own Marty Walsh is heading to the NHL players’ union
Update: It started off as a rumor but according to the Daily Faceoff, it's a done deal! The US. Labor [...]
Mayor Wu and Fire Commissioner Burke break ground on Engine 17 in Dorchester
New firehouse prioritizes firefighter workplace safety; design will complement the neighborhood BOSTON - Monday, February 6, 2023 - Today Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Fire Commissioner [...]
City of Boston Celebrates the Start of School Bus Fleet Electrification
First phase will jumpstart transition of Boston Public Schools fleet to electric school buses, supporting Boston’s commitment to the Green New Deal BOSTON – Monday, [...]
Accused drug dealer arrested in murder of 13-year-old
Boston Herald is reporting that police have arrested the 34-year-old man that shot and killed a 13-year-old last week — in addition, he’s also been [...]
BPS, Boston School Committee + Mayor Wu respond to letter re: school violence from four City Councilors
Back in January, there was a violent incident at Boston Latin Academy involving 8th-grade students. City Councilors Ed Flynn, Michael Flaherty, Erin Murphy and Frank Baker wrote [...]
BPS To Close On Friday Due to Cold Weather Emergency
Boston, MA – Thursday, February 2, 2023 – Today, Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Mary Skipper announced that Boston Public Schools will close on Friday, [...]
BPD Missing Person Alert: 12-Year-Old Adrian Gaines
UPDATE: Adrian has been safely located! From BPD News: BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to [...]