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Council calls for briefing on Boston Summer Safety Plan amidst high profile crimes and holiday weekend shooting
Following multiple shootings over the holiday weekend, Councilors Erin Murphy and Ed Flynn are calling for an immediate briefing from the Mayor, Police Commissioner, and [...]
Council condemns SCOTUS termination of TPS for Haitian and Syrian residents
The City Council voiced unanimous condemnation of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)’s decision to terminate Temporary Protective Status for Haitian and Syrian [...]
Sen. Nick Collins Kicks Off Campaign with Weekend Canvasses
State Senator Nick Collins invites supporters to hit the campaign trail this weekend as he officially kicks off his reelection campaign for the First Suffolk District. [...]
Stay Cool, Dorchester: Heat Advisory in Effect Thursday and Friday
BOSTON – Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Thursday, July 9, through [...]
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 [...]
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, 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 [...]
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 [...]
