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Two 15-year-olds + one 17-year-old arrested for assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon
From BPD News: At about 2:14 PM, on Monday, October 31, 2022, officers assigned to the Citywide Drug Control Unit, made an onsite firearm arrest [...]
City Council President Ed Flynn calls for Halt to Redistricting Process & Creation of Blue-Ribbon Mapping Panel
With the circulation of additional redistricting maps, as well as concerns from public housing advocates and residents across the city about transparency, City Council President [...]
Councilor President Flynn Opposes Latest Version of Redistricting Map Slated for Vote on Wednesday
Calls for Greater Transparency, Public Process, Establishing Commission “I’m strongly opposed to the latest amended version of Docket #1275, also known as the Breadon-Arroyo map, [...]
Rehearsal for Life Urban Improv at the Murphy School last week, joined by Mayor Wu
Grade 4 students at the Richard J. Murphy School were joined by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and non-profit organization Rehearsal for Life’s new executive director, [...]
Mayor Kim Janey will be sworn in on March 24th
From Mayor Janey Below: I am honored to serve you as the 55th Mayor of Boston. This is the City I [...]
Rollins Unveils Initiative to Address Lab’s Infamous Legacy from Tens of Thousands of Suffolk County Drug Cases
See Press Release Below: District Attorney Rachael Rollins today filed a motion unveiling a plan to remedy the harm caused by [...]
Marty Walsh is officially the US Labor Secretary
Congratulations! Marty Walsh has officially been confirmed by the US Senate to be the next Labor Secretary. Final vote was [...]
Let’s it hear it for Dorchester’s own – Lyla Mendoza for placing second in citywide spelling bee
Way to go! The BCYF Citywide Spelling Bee took place virtually on Saturday, March 20th. Lyla Mendoza (below in photo) [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from March 15th
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Friday, March 19. Comment on the murders in [...]
Phase 4, Part 1 starts Monday in the City of Boston
Friday, March 19, 2021 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston will move into a [...]
Over 1000 grams of cocaine recovered in Dorchester
From BPD News At about 3:19 PM on Tuesday March 16, 2021, members of the BPD Citywide Drug Control Unit in coordination with the Massachusetts [...]
Everyone over 16 can register for vaccine on April 19th
Let's go! On Wednesday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced the state will open its COVID-19 vaccination registration to everybody over the age 16 on April 19th! [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing on March 15th
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Monday, March 15. ASL interpretation: No ASL interpreters were available for today’s press [...]
Suspect in Custody After Nearly Running Over Several BPD Officers During Traffic Stop in Dorchester
From BPD News At about 9:47 PM on Friday March 12, 2021, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) made an onsite arrest following a traffic [...]
Fire in Dorchester: 18 Harvard Ave
BFD responded to call for fire showing at 18 Harvard Ave on Sunday around 2pm. Due to high winds, the fire spread to the roof [...]
BPD Community Alert: Looking for this person in connection to incidents of vandalism at churches in Dorchester and South Boston
From BPD News: BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department is currently seeking the public’s help to identify a male suspect wanted in connection to [...]