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Top 10 Most Read Stories of 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, we look back at the most-read posts of the year as a little time capsule of what was going [...]
BPD Community Alert: Do you recognize this individual In relation to an armed robbery of postal worker in Dorchester
BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in an armed robbery with a [...]
Dorchester teen is home after three months recovering from being shot
An early Christmas gift! A Dorchester teenager is home with her family three months after being critically wounded by gunfire back in September. 11-year-old Johan [...]
45 Years Later: Fire Victim Reunited with Boston Firefighter that rescued him.
We love this! What a perfect way to close out 2023! Forty-five years ago, Boston firefighter Joe Gilmore, Engine 18, recused siblings from their burning [...]
City Council approved a petition that would lower the voting age to 16 in municipal elections
On Wednesday, the Boston City Council approved a petition to lower the voting age to 16 in municipal elections by [...]
Transit Police would like to know if you recognize this “gentleman.”
Letting it all hang out. MBTA transit police are looking for this person regarding: Lewd & Lascivious conduct onboard a commuter [...]
The Royals to Visit Boston – including Dorchester
The Prince and Princess of Wales will visit Boston this week for the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony. They [...]
Suspect in Custody After BPD Officers Recover Loaded Firearm During Investigation in Dorchester
From BPD News: At about 9:15 PM on Saturday November 26, 2022, members of the BPD Youth Violence Strike Force [...]
Beware of Package Bandits in the Neighborhood – some helpful tips
Community PSA ‘Tis the season for lots of packages getting stolen from stoops and doorways in Dorchester. Evidently, suspects follow [...]
Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips
No one wants a fire on Thanksgiving! Did you know that Thanksgiving is the #1 day for home fires? Well, [...]
Community Alert: BPD is Seeking the Help to Identify a Suspect Wanted in Connection Recent Vandalism, Assault and Battery in Dorchester
From BPD News: Detectives assigned to District B-2 are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the below-pictured individual in relation to a recent incident that [...]
JFK/UMass Red Line Columbia Road/Sydney St Entrances are Closed Due to Structural Issues
Seek an alternative route...which sounds inconvenient... Just an FYI. The MBTA evidently closed the Columbia Road and Sydney Street (at Crescent Ave.) Entrances to the [...]
BPD Recover Loaded Firearm, Ammunition, Drugs and Cash Following Foot Pursuit in Dorchester
From BPD News: At about 1:15 AM on Sunday November 20, 2022, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) recovered a loaded firearm, ammunition, drugs and [...]
BPD Warns of Phony Baloney Taylor Swift Tickets
From BPD News: At approximately 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Taylor Swift fans will be able to purchase tickets for upcoming tour dates [...]
Zoo New England Mourns Death of Tiger
Boston, Mass.; Nov. 15, 2022 – Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo is saddened to share that Anala, a 17-year-old female tiger, died on November 14. [...]
MBTA Community Meeting Re: Bus Network Redesign Program.
Listen up, MBTA bus commuters! Now is your chance to have your voice heard! The MBTA announced the addition of another community meeting! See below: [...]