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BPD Arrest 18-year-old Suspect and Recover Loaded Firearm and Stolen Scooter in Dorchester
Keeping Boston Safe: At about 2:00 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) made an on-sight arrest of Tyrone Puckett, 18-years-old, of [...]
Two Boston teens plead guilty to fatal 2024 Dorchester shooting
BOSTON, April 22, 2026 – Two Boston teens pleaded guilty this week to a 2024 Dorchester shooting that left one man dead and another injured, [...]
UPDATE: 12-year-old La-Niya Johnson-Skinner of Dorchester has been Safely Located
UPDATE: 12-year-old La-Niya Johnson-Skinner of Dorchester has been Safely Located Original Post: BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance [...]
‘Stalled projects, withheld updates, and communities left in the dark.’ Residents demand answers on paused street safety improvements.
A few dozen frustrated neighbors from across the city gathered before the City Council on Wednesday to speak out about delays and funding losses for [...]
Snow Shoveling Etiquette – Kindly Read + Share
“Excuse me, but that was my spot….” Are you annoyed by your neighbors’ winter habits? Do you have a neighbor [...]
Snow Shoveling Meet-Up in the Neighborhood – Find out where and when!
Bundle up, Bring a Shovel and a Friend, & Love Your Block! City staff and each of our neighborhood liaisons [...]
Mayor Wu Declares a Snow Emergency, Parking Ban in Effect Sunday, February 22nd at 2pm
Boston Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23. All municipal buildings will be closed on Monday. Residents are [...]
Winter Festival at Franklin Park Takes place Saturday, February 21st
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Franklin Park Coalition, invite residents to celebrate [...]
Drug Control Units Recovered Over ½ Kilo of Fentanyl and Cocaine in Dorchester
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, officers assigned to the Citywide and B-2 (Roxbury) Drug Control Units arrested Armando Travieso, 51, of [...]
EXCLUSIVE: Red Bull Heavy Metal coats City Hall Plaza in fresh powder ahead of snowboarding competition
150 tons of snow were unloaded onto City Hall Plaza Tuesday night to convert the city’s stoic epicenter into a [...]
UMass Boston Community Meeting will take place on Thursday, February 19th
UMass Boston is inviting neighbors to pull up a chair and join the conversation. The university will host a community meeting on Thursday, February 19th [...]
Last Call for The Dot Tavern – the local bar will close its doors on Wednesday
In disappointing neighborhood news, The Dot Tavern announced on Friday that it will be closing its doors. After three years of bringing dive bar vibes [...]
Bald Eagle Spotted in Dorchester on Friday
Did you see it? A bald eagle was spotted in Dorchester on Friday morning at Train and Westglow streets. Yes, it’s a little unusual to [...]
Dorchester’s Renovation Husbands Announce New Book — Now Available for Preorder
What a great way to celebrate a 10th wedding anniversary! Dorchester’s favorite design team is having a major moment. Stephen and David St. Russell — [...]
Three Juveniles Arrested in Dorchester for Breaking and Entering
About 4:01 AM, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to the area of 52 Bellevue Street for a report [...]
Coyote Spotted in Dorchester This Week
You'd better hide your kids. Hide your dogs! Hide your cats! Word is theDorchester Coyote is back in town. A coyote was spotted on the [...]
