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Dorchester resident charged with series of car thefts from Boston garages
BOSTON, December 14, 2025 – A Dorchester man is being held in lieu of $10,000 bail after being arraigned in two courts this week for [...]
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The City of Boston’s Planning Department will be sharing updates and engagement opportunities with the public online and via email beginning in 2026. Make sure [...]
BPD Investigation Update: Three Suspects Arrested following a Carjacking in Dorchester
Investigation Update:Â At about 2:30 PM, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force effected a warrant arrest with the assistance [...]
The McLaughlin family lost everything in a fire last week in Dorchester – Here’s how you can help.
Last week, the McLaughlin family home on Rockne Ave in St. Brendan's Parish was destroyed by a fire. Brian, Maureen, and their three children, Billy, [...]
Meet Dorchester’s New Mayor: Bridget McDonagh
There's a new mayor in town! Meet Bridget McDonagh, Mayor of Dorchester! McDonagh, a 33-year-old Savin Hill native, mom of [...]
Ain’t no party like a neighborhood block party – City of Boston announces applications open for block party grant
BOSTON- Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing announced applications are [...]
Talkin’ Turkey: Aggressive Tom Goes After Resident on Savin Hill Ave
We realize it's turkey mating season in the city. And it's not an unusual occurrence to see turkeys roaming the neighborhood [...]
  MBTA Announces June Service Changes
BOSTON – The MBTA today announced service changes in June on the Orange, Red, Green, Blue, Framingham/Worcester, and Franklin/Foxboro lines.   [...]
Batten down the Hatches – Nor’easter Incoming!
Buckle up, Dorchester — a nor’easter is blowing into town tonight and she’s not messing around. Forecasters are calling for [...]
Mayor Wu Announces the 2025 Legacy Business Award Winners Including Three in Dorchester
BOSTON – Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the winners of the 2025 Legacy Business Awards. This year’s [...]
UPDATE City Hall Controversy: Two Boston Officials Arrested on Domestic Assault Charges Have Been Fired
Update: The two Boston City Hall employees who were arrested last week on domestic violence charges have been fired, according to the Boston Herald. “After completing [...]
Multiple Arrests and Firearms Recovered Following Chaotic Party in Dorchester
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested five individuals and recovered three loaded firearms after responding to a large and [...]
Tensions Rise on the Road to City Hall: Wu, Kraft, and Challengers Spar at First Mayoral Forum
Through Boston’s early race for its 55th mayoral election this coming November, incumbent Michelle Wu has held a significant lead over major challenger Josh Kraft. However, [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lesson for Kids
City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston BOSTON – Friday, May 16, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office [...]
BPD Missing Person Alert: 31-Year-Old Alex Morreale, of Dorchester
BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 31-Year-Old Alex Morreale, of Dorchester. Alex was last heard from [...]
Waymo Begins Mapping Boston Streets for Potential Robotaxi Expansion
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company under Alphabet Inc., has initiated mapping operations in Boston, signaling a potential expansion of its self-driving taxi service into the [...]