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Mayor Wu Announces Two Downtown Social Districts through the month of July!
BOSTON – Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that patrons will be able to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors within the Social Districts [...]
Wu reverses City Council cuts to Transportation Department personnel in amended $4.9 billion budget proposal
Budget season is almost over. On Wednesday morning, Mayor Michelle Wu returned an updated Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the City Council, accepting all the [...]
Dorchester Celebrates Cape Verde’s Historic World Cup Moment
Dorchester was filled with pride this week as Cape Verde made history in its first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance. Hundreds of fans gathered at Town [...]
BFD responded to a Boat Fire near the Rainbow Swash Gas Tank.
BFD responded to a boat fire off Dorchester Sunday afternoon. According to the Boston Fire Department, the incident occurred around 1 p.m. in the waters off [...]
Mayor Wu Releases 2030 Climate Action Plan to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Strengthen Boston’s Climate Resilience
The City’s report provides a roadmap for how Boston will achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and increase resilience against [...]
Caught in Dot: Rosie Woods Dimare from Real Housewives of Rhode Island
Listen up, Bravo lovers. Rosie Woods Dimare from The Real Housewives of Rhode Island was spotted at Blend in Dorchester on [...]
BPD Arrest 18-year-old Suspect and Recover Loaded Firearm and Stolen Scooter in Dorchester
Keeping Boston Safe:Â At about 2:00 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) made an on-sight [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
‘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 [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Launch of 2026 Construction Season – See what’s being updated in the neighborhood
Upcoming projects include the rebuilding of sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps, repaved streets, and neighborhood safety improvements BOSTON – Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu [...]
Western lowland gorilla Little Joe will soon move to a new home
Franklin Park Zoo to welcome new gorillas – all the result of recommendations by the Gorilla Species Survival Plan  Boston, Mass.; April 21, 2026 – [...]
BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance in Shots Fired Investigation at South Bay Mall
The Boston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals sought in connection with a shots-fired incident at South Bay Mall, located [...]
Councilor Mejia says she will not be participating in budget hearings at Tax Day rally
A small crowd gathered outside the Iannella Chamber before the City Council’s regular meeting on Wednesday, for Councilor Julia Mejia’s No Taxation Without Representation rally. [...]
Dorchester Native Rodney Marshall Named Boston Fire Commissioner
Big news for Boston’s bravest: a familiar face is stepping into a major leadership role. According to the Boston Globe, Mayor Michelle Wu has named Rodney [...]
Boston’s First Recreational Dispensary located in Dorchester Shuts Down, Leaving Workers in Limbo
Boston’s first recreational marijuana dispensary has suddenly gone dark—and it’s leaving a lot of questions behind. According to Boston 25 News, Pure Oasis in Grove [...]