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Five Unruly Teens Arrested for Assaulting Officers, Resisting Arrest and Trespassing at Panera at South Bay
Signs of spring. At about 3:37 PM on Monday, March 23, 2026, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for [...]
Officers Arrest Female, Recover Firearm and Ballistics Following ShotSpotter Activation in Dorchester
Keeping Boston Safe: At about 12:37 AM on Friday, March 20, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a ShotSpotter Activation in the area [...]
Vigil calls for an independent investigation into the death of Emmanuel Damas, a Dorchester neighbor who died while in ICE custody
Dorchester resident Emmanuel Damas died while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on March 2. His family alleges that an untreated toothache spiraled into [...]
Fire in Dorchester overnight, 22 residents displaced.
On Wednesday night, around 10:30pm, BFD responded to a call for a fire on 158 Harvard St. near Gleason Street in Dorchester. Smoke and fire [...]
BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek the Public’s Help to Identify The Following Individuals in Relation to a Breaking and Entering in Dorchester
BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individuals involved in [...]
Arrest Made After Search Warrant Leads to Recovery of Firearm and Narcotics in Dorchester
On Friday, January 9, 2026, members of the District C-11 (Dorchester) Drug Control Unit, in conjunction with the District B-2 [...]
BFD Respond to Call for a Person Climbing Over the Bridge Railing on Granite Ave.
Are you wondering what the heck was going on in the neighborhood on Friday afternoon? On Friday at 1pm, BFD [...]
MassDOT’s Name of Snowplow Winner Announced and “Flake Maye” might be our favorite
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the winners of the fourth annual “Name A Snowplow” contest for [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Talks Trump, BPS and Improving City Services in Second Inaugural Address
Mayor Michelle Wu was sworn in for her second term on Monday at Symphony Hall. She spent much of 2025 [...]
Dorchester Day Parade Is Calling on the Community to Design Its Next Logo
Dorchester Day Parade is getting a fresh look—and the community is being invited to help shape it. After many memorable [...]
In a City Hall Twist, Councilor Breadon Elected President after Last Minute Withdrawal of Coletta Zapata
Allston-Brighton’s Liz Breadon will serve as president for Boston’s 58th City Council, beating District 4’s Brian Worrell seven to six. “I came to the role [...]
After 100 years of restrictions, shellfish can be harvested in Boston Harbor.
Big news, all those who had “start clamming and shellfishing” on their 2026 new things to try list. For the first time in more than [...]
Dorchester Man Arrested After Stolen Skis Recovered Through Facebook Marketplace Listing
At approximately 5:55 PM, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) were notified by a victim that his previously stolen [...]
Boston’s Inauguration 2026 Week of Programming and Community Events
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a week-long series of programming to mark the City of Boston Inauguration 2026 and create space for Boston families to celebrate [...]
Dorchester Community Fridge has a new look but same important mission for 2026
On Friday, the Dorchester Community Fridge announced a fresh new look for 2026 created by local Dorchester artist Jesse Haley The design is inspired by [...]
Dorchester Man arrested at Target for stealing 27 bottles of lotion…yes, 27.
At approximately 4:49 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) responded to a report of a shoplifter in custody [...]
