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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 [...]
11 Loaded Firearms Recovered on Saturday throughout the Day
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, Boston Police officers recovered a total of 11 loaded firearms from various incidents throughout the day. These [...]
Celebrate 42 Years of New Edition in Boston – Get all the fun details
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a series of events honoring New Edition, the legendary Boston-based R&B group founded in Roxbury [...]
SPARK Council panel says NIMBY neighbors and state regulations impede Boston’s nightlife
The Spark Council is a volunteer leadership and civic engagement program for millennial and Gen Z residents responsible for leading [...]
Big Changes Coming to Morrissey Blvd: Two Apartment Towers Approved by Boston Planning Department
Big development news for Dorchester—two new apartment towers are officially coming to Morrissey Boulevard. According to the Boston Globe, the [...]
Tenean Beach is Closed due to High Levels of Bacteria
On Wednesday, the Mass. Department of Public Health announced that dozens of beaches are closed due to excess levels of [...]
Two Teens Arrested and Firearm Recovered Following ShotSpotter Activation in Dorchester
On Saturday, August 16, 2025, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested two male juveniles, ages 14 and 13, for [...]
Violent Night in Dorchester with multiple shootings and a scooter crash
It was a busy night for Boston Police, with multiple shootings, a stabbing, and a crash involving a scooter all happening within just a few [...]
Police Searching for Suspect After Man Stabbed Outside Dorchester Stop & Shop on Saturday
Boston Police are investigating a stabbing that happened outside the Stop & Shop on Blue Hill Ave. Saturday afternoon. According to CBS Boston, just after [...]
Dorchester Food Co-Op Needs some Help – Become a member and shop!
The Dorchester Food Co-Op Board Members posted the following message on the website, looking for people to shop. Its cash reserves are low, and there [...]
Late Night with MBTA: starting August 24th service will be extended an extra hour on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced that, effective August 24 as part of Fall 2025 service changes, all subway lines and eight frequent bus [...]
Feds: Dorchester man tied to Dominican scam ring that bilked seniors out of millions
Over $5 million in losses suffered by over 400 seniors across the United States BOSTON – Thirteen individuals have been charged in connection with a [...]
Four-year-old in critical condition after fall from third-floor window in Dorchester
According to Boston Police, a 4-year-old was hospitalized Monday after falling from a third-floor window of a Dorchester apartment. Around 9:30 pm on Monday, BPD [...]