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Boston Police Warn Residents About Rise in Apartment Rental Scams
The Boston Police Department is warning residents about a rise in apartment rental scams targeting individuals searching for housing throughout the city. These scams typically [...]
12-Year-Old Injured While “Train Surfing” on Red Line Near Andrew Station
A 12-year-old was seriously injured after reportedly “train surfing” on top of a Red Line train early Tuesday morning. According to Universal Hub, the child [...]
Arrest Made in Fatal Blue Hill Avenue Shooting
Boston Police have arrested a suspect in connection with Wednesday's fatal shooting on Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester. According to the Boston Globe, 23-year-old Billy [...]
Nine More Boston Restaurants Receive Liquor Licenses — Including Spots in Dorchester and East Boston
More neighborhood restaurants will soon be able to serve beer, wine, and cocktails. According to the Boston Business Journal, nine restaurants across Boston have been [...]
14-Year-Old Arrested on Firearm Charges at Harambe Park
Officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) arrested a 14-year-old male on firearm-related charges early Monday morning following a field investigation [...]
311 Complaint of the Day for Dorchester: Something stinks?
Something's rotten in Dorchester According to Universal Hub, a frustrated Dorchester resident filed a 311 complaint on Sunday about rotting [...]
Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour in Dorchester on July 20
Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments [...]
Man Arrested After Firing at Boston Police Officers in Dorchester
At approximately 9:11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) and B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a [...]
MNA returns to work after historic strike. Union leaders call on MGB to return to the bargaining table in good faith.
More than 4,000 registered nurses and 450 Home Care clinicians have returned to work this week after the largest nursing [...]
Man Killed in Midday Dorchester Shooting; BPD Investigating
Boston Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Dorchester on Wednesday morning. According to police, officers [...]
No Boston, No Party: Glasgow’s Famous Traffic Cone Arrives in Boston
BOSTON – Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Maura Healey, Massport CEO Richard Davey and Meet Boston President & CEO Martha J. [...]
Two Dorchester women held without bail pending dangerousness hearing for their roles in human trafficking
BOSTON, July 14, 2026 – Two Dorchester women are being held without bail after being charged yesterday (Monday) in Dorchester BMC for their roles in [...]
Guess what? It’s about to get hot again. City of Boston issues a Heat Advisory for July 14 and July 15
BOSTON – Monday, July 13, 2026 – The City of Boston is reminding residents and visitors of hot weather safety tips as high temperatures are forecast [...]
Pokémon GO takes over Moakley Park for fan-organized community day
New England’s largest “Pokémon GO” community gathered in Moakley Park this weekend to celebrate the game’s tenth anniversary as part of the larger GO Fest [...]
City Council Endorses Effort to Keep Later Last Call and Social Districts Through the Summer
The City Council endorsed a State Senate bill allowing municipalities to opt in to maintain extended last call hours and social districts through the end of [...]
Council calls for briefing on Boston Summer Safety Plan amidst high profile crimes and holiday weekend shooting
Following multiple shootings over the holiday weekend, Councilors Erin Murphy and Ed Flynn are calling for an immediate briefing from the Mayor, Police Commissioner, and [...]