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BPD arrest a woman from Dorchester for armed robbery
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) arrested Elena O’Brien, 38, of Dorchester, for Armed Robbery. About 6:25 PM, officers were waved down [...]
Councilors Flynn & Coletta Zapata Passed Resolution in Support of Expanding Prevention of Drink Spiking
BOSTON – This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn and Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata passed a unanimous resolution in support of prevention and public awareness [...]
BPD Community Alert UPDATE: 14-Year-Old Malani Pina of Dorchester has been safely located.
BPD Community Alert UPDATE: 14-Year-Old Malani Pina of Dorchester has been safely located. Original Post: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in [...]
We Did It, Dot — Street Cleaning Season Is (Basically) Over!
Love it or hate it, Street cleaning ends November 30th. Give yourselves a round of applause and pat on the back, Dorchester— we officially made [...]
Boat run aground at Malibu Beach in Dorchester
If you've driven recently over Beade's Bridge in Dorchester, you may have noticed the top of the boat's mast picking [...]
Mayor Wu + BAA Announce Recipients of the Fastest Bostonian Awards at the 129th Boston Marathon
BOSTON – Monday, April 28, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients [...]
Smile, Dorchester—Bus Lane Cameras Are Coming for You
Attention, Dorchester drivers: Starting this fall, the MBTA is rolling out cameras to catch those who block bus lanes or stops. [...]
BPD Community Alert: Online Romance Scams
The Boston Police Department is alerting the public about an increase in online romance scams. These scams are targeting people [...]
Boston 250 kicks off with Paul Revere ride + drone show over Boston Harbor
To commemorate Boston’s (and Massachusetts’) 250th birthday, the city has extended an open invitation to celebrate our ambitious and exuberant [...]
Wild Saturday Night at South Bay Ends in Multiple Juvenile Arrests
If you were anywhere near South Bay Plaza on Saturday night, you may have seen a heavy BPD presence—and for [...]
UMass Boston Student Accused of Torching Tesla Trucks with Molotov Cocktails in Kansas City
A UMass Boston student from Kansas City reportedly spent spring break not relaxing, but instead tossing Molotov cocktails at Cybertrucks. According to Universal Hub, 19-year-old [...]
Federal Funding for Climate Protection is pulled from Moakley Park and Tenean Beach
Well, this is a bummer. Two big projects meant to help protect our neighborhood waterfronts from rising sea levels just got the rug pulled out [...]
Dorchester Native Ayo Edebiri Gets Her Own Day in Boston – and Honestly, She Deserves It
If you know, you know — Ayo Edebiri is a Boston gem! And now it’s official. Mayor Michelle Wu declared April 10, 2025, as Ayo [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Kickoff to Boston 250 with Paul Revere’s Ride on April 18th
Monday, April 14, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the launch of Boston 250, a yearlong commemoration honoring the city’s foundational role in the [...]
Suspect Arrested After Shots Fired Incident in Dorchester
At about 7:58 PM, on Monday, April 14, 2025, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested Omar Stephenson, 38, of Dorchester, on various firearm charges. Officers responded to [...]
Aww rats, Family Dollar on Blue Hill Ave shut down for code violations
The Family Dollar at 995 Blue Hill Avenue was shut down Thursday by City Health Division inspectors—and for good reason. The store racked up a [...]