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BPD Community Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Help Locating 17-Year-Old Mela Rosario of Dorchester
The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Mela Rosario, who was reported missing from Dorchester. At about 11:00 PM on Thursday, [...]
Boston Emeralds FC Launches New Semi-Pro Soccer Team in Dorchester
“Forged in Heritage, Driven by Pride" The Boston Emeralds Football Club is a brand-new semi-pro team set to make its debut in April 2026, competing [...]
“Let the games begin.” City Council fails to certify 2026 rules during first official meeting
The 2026 legislative year of Boston’s City Council has not had a productive start. The council filled the long-vacant District 7 seat, held a heated [...]
Hundreds of Snow-Related Fines Issued as 311 Complaints Roll In
City of Boston inspectors have already issued hundreds of fines tied to snow removal after this past weekend’s storm, as residents across the city continue [...]
The New York Times covers the local restaurant controversy over Southie mobsters
A few weeks back, it was reported that members of the Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Association were not thrilled about two [...]
New Housing Ordinance gives City “right of first refusal” in redeveloping municipal property into affordable housing
The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Wednesday, October 8, prioritizing the conversion of surplus municipal property into affordable housing. These [...]
A Dorchester woman hit and killed by car in Randolph on Tuesday.
A Dorchester woman was fatally struck by a car in Randolph on Tuesday. The Boston Globe reports that Ruth Samuels, 57, was hit [...]
Armed Robbery Investigation Leads to Firearm Arrest in Dorchester
At about 9:39 PM on Monday, October 13, 2025, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) conducted a subject stop in [...]
Councilors Breadon, Louijenne, and Coletta Zapata exploring city-run grocery stores to keep food on the table
The City Council approved a hearing for Wednesday to examine the feasibility of publicly owned grocery stores to strengthen Boston’s [...]
Boston Housing Authority to Deploy Extrasense AI-Enhanced Cameras In Ongoing War on Rats
Over the next six months, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) and Extrasense Technology Incorporated will pilot AI-enhanced rodent monitoring cameras [...]
Two Southie mobsters causing controversy at Savin Hill restaurant.
Two photos of notorious South Boston mobsters, James "Whitey" Bulger and Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi, are currently hanging on the walls of the newly renovated [...]
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Court Boston Civil Action Publication Notice
Kindly read the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Court Boston Civil Action Publication Notice below:
UPDATE: 13-Year-Old Zaniya Davis of Dorchester Has Been Safely Located
UPDATE: 13-Year-Old Zaniya Davis of Dorchester Has Been Safely Located Original post: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Zaniya [...]
New Park Alert: Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the newly improved Walsh Park
BOSTON - Friday, October 3, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today joined Interim Boston Parks Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse, elected officials, and the Lower Mills community [...]
BPD Community Alert: Law Enforcement Imposter Scam Reported in Dorchester
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) took a report of a law enforcement imposter scam in which the suspect falsely [...]
Two fires in Dorchester on Wednesday Night
BFD responded to not one but two fires in Dorchester on Wednesday night. Firefighters responded to a call around 7pm at 7 Becket Street. There [...]
