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Reunited – Woman struck by lightning has a visit with her dog Bruce
A woman who was struck by lightning last month and recovering in the hospital was reunited with her dog this week. According to Fox 25 [...]
A GoFundMe Page has been started for children shot on Ames Street.
11-year-old Johan Howard and 15-year-old Juliana Howard survived a shooting last month on Ames Street in Dorchester but were left injured as gunfire struck them [...]
Open Meeting Law Training to be held at Edward M. Kennedy Institute
Be a part of it! An open meeting law training will be taking place at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023. Doors will [...]
Don’t be alarmed – This is only a test – FEMA will conduct a test of IPAWS Today
If your phone starts making a loud alarm noise today around 2ish, don’t panic. It’s only a test! FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications [...]
Primary Election Day Recap with Winners
On Tuesday, voters came out to cast a ballot for the Massachusetts state primary election. Here are the results: Governor [...]
More Bike Lanes + Safer Streets expanding in Boston
Mayor Wu and the Boston Transportation Department Announce Expansion of Boston’s Bike Network and Safer Streets. In addition to growing [...]
Two dead after early morning shooting in Dorchester
BPD responded to call for a shooting in the area of Melbourne Street around 3:30am on Sunday. According to WHDH, [...]
Dorchester Man Charged in altercation at City Hall on Wednesday
The Boston Globe is reporting that a 43-year-old Dorchester man has been charged with nine misdemeanors, including assault and battery, [...]
A Guide to the State Primary Election Day on Tuesday
Don’t forget to vote! The State Primary Election is Tuesday, September 6th – yes, the day after Labor Day! Polls [...]
Death Investigation in Dorchester: Van Winkle Street
From BPD News: At about 5:06 PM, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester), responded to [...]
Wednesday’s City Council meeting was heated…to say the least
With the Ricardo Arroyo sexual assault controversy simmering on the stove, the Boston City Council meeting on Wednesday boiled over into high emotions and then utter chaos. [...]
FTA Releases Report on MBTA….and it’s not great, Bob.
On Wednesday morning, a Federal Transit Administration report on the MBTA was released. In a nutshell, it states the T has developed troubling safety problems due to [...]
Man rescued in Dorchester Bay on Monday night
BFD, BPD and State Police responded to call for a water rescue on Monday night around 9pm off of UMass Boston. Evidently, a man fell [...]
18-year-old male from Dedham driving around Dorchester with a loaded gun early this morning
From BPD News: About 1:21 AM, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury), conducted a traffic stop in the area of [...]
Things are getting nuts at City Hall – Flynn files to pull Arroyo’s leadership assignments; Baker and Lara file dueling records requests
Update: Since this post on Monday, The Boston Globe has come out with another story re: Arroyo. This time one o the victims has come forward to [...]
Death Investigation in the Area of Blue Hill Avenue and Westview Street in Dorchester
From BPD News: At about 5:41 PM on Saturday, August 27, 2022, officers assigned to District B-3 (Dorchester/Mattapan) responded to a report of a person [...]