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BPD arrest two people on charges of malicious destruction of property + assault and battery with a hot cup of coffee.
From BPD News: On Thursday, March 21, 2024, at approximately 9:54 AM, an officer on a paid detail apprehended Amari Robinson, 30, of Roxbury, and [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces $21M for Behavioral Health Services + Programming for Youth + Families
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and Boston Public Schools (BPS) today announced $21 million in transformative funding for mental and behavioral [...]
Update: BPD officer shot in the chest in Dorchester – luckily he was wearing bulletproof vest – Arrest has been made
Update via Boston Police: At about 9:34 PM, on Monday, March 18, 2024, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested Avery Lewis, 31, of Dorchester, for the [...]
Charlestown, New Mission and Boston Latin School Bring Home State Championship
Boston, Mass. -Â Monday, March 18, 2024Â -Â Last weekend, Charlestown and New Mission High Schools won the Division Three and Division Five Boys Basketball State Championships, while [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 — [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Move over Punxsutawney Phil, Ms. G. is here
UPDATE: Ms. G did not see her shadow – which means – an early spring! Punxsutawney Phil gave a conflicting report with six more months [...]
Mayor Wu Declares Cold Emergency for Friday – Through Sunday
BCYF Friday and Saturday locations are activated as warming centers. BOSTON – Wednesday, February 1, 2023 – Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a cold emergency [...]
Mayor Wu Submits a Home Rule Petition to End Urban Renewal
Proposal will protect the ability to preserve affordable housing and implement future climate resilience measures, modernize BPDA charter BOSTON – Monday, January 30, 2023 – [...]
Large fight between TechBoston Academy students on Monday afternoon
Update via BPD News: At about 2:42 PM, on Monday, January 30, 2023, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan), responded to the area of Washington [...]
13-year-old year shot + killed in Mattapan on Sunday believed to be targeted.
The boy who was shot and killed in Mattapan on Sunday was targeted according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. WCVB is reporting that [...]
Let it Ride: In-Person Sports Betting Starts on Tuesday
On Tuesday, you’ll be able to make in-person (legal) bets on most professional and out-of-state college sports. Encore in Everett will join MGMSpringfield and Plainridge Park Casino for spots to [...]