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Death Investigation in the Area of 115 Milton Avenue in Dorchester
On Monday, June 22, 2026, at approximately 7:38 p.m., officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a person shot in [...]
Take a Walk Through History: Tour250 Highlights 25 New Boston Neighborhood Markers
BOSTON – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map experience featuring 25 new historic [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Two Downtown Social Districts through the month of July!
BOSTON – Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that patrons will be able to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors within the Social Districts [...]
Wu reverses City Council cuts to Transportation Department personnel in amended $4.9 billion budget proposal
Budget season is almost over. On Wednesday morning, Mayor Michelle Wu returned an updated Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the City Council, accepting all the [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces the 2026 Legacy Business Award Winners
City hosted the 30 winners for a formal awards ceremony earlier this week BOSTON — Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — Mayor [...]
Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Efforts to Locate 14-year-old Nijal Sabastian Hillegass of Dorchester
Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 14-year-old Nijal Sabastian Hillegass who was reported [...]
Savin Hill Beach Makes a Comeback with a 100% Water Quality Rating, Save the Harbor Reports
All Public Beaches from Nahant to Nantasket Receive a Water Quality Score Above 80% According to Save the Harbor/Save the [...]
New CharlieCard Designs Have Arrived And They Are Pretty Cool
The MBTA is giving the classic CharlieCard a fresh new look. Three limited-edition designs have been released to celebrate some [...]
Red Line completes testing on new digital signal system as upgrades to the line continue
The MBTA announced Tuesday that critical infrastructure improvements along the Red Line Ashmont branch are complete. A service suspension from [...]
Batten Down the Hatches: Downed Trees + Power Lines in the Neighborhood
Currently, over 200 downed trees in the city! Thanks to the high winds currently whipping through the area, many trees, [...]
Traffic Advisory: In Honor of Fallen Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr.
The Boston Police Department is issuing the following traffic advisory in connection with the wake and funeral services for Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr. on Sunday, [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Community World Cup Watch Parties
Six community-based watch parties will create opportunities for residents, families and visitors to come together for the world’s biggest sporting event BOSTON – Wednesday, May [...]
Better Budget Alliance demands City Council reject Mayor’s $4.9 billion spending plan
Roughly 200 residents from more than 20 community groups marched on City Hall on Tuesday, demanding that the City Council reject Mayor Michelle Wu’s 4.9 [...]
Traffic Advisory – UMass Boston Commencement Ceremonies on Thursday
Plan Accordingly! Here’s a little Traffic Advisory for you who use Morrissey Blvd. to commute! There will be a commencement ceremony for Undergrads at UMass [...]
Traffic Stop Leads to Two Teens Under Arrest and the Recovery of Firearms, Knife, and Crack in Dorchester
Keeping Boston Safe: At about 12:42 AM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) conducted a traffic stop which led to the [...]
Dorchester Memoir “Dyer Straits” Shares a Powerful Story of Family, Survival, and Growing up in Dorchester
A new memoir, "Dyer Straits: All Those Years Ago in Dorchester, MA," is taking a deep and honest look at what it was like growing [...]
