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Boston City Council Honors Ms. Mary Shanley on Her 100th Birthday
The neighborhood came together this week to celebrate a true milestone — the 100th birthday of Ms. Mary Shanley, a beloved community member and a [...]
The New York Times covers the local restaurant controversy over Southie mobsters
A few weeks back, it was reported that members of the Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Association were not thrilled about two photos of notorious South Boston [...]
New Housing Ordinance gives City “right of first refusal” in redeveloping municipal property into affordable housing
The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Wednesday, October 8, prioritizing the conversion of surplus municipal property into affordable housing. These properties include schools, public safety [...]
A Dorchester woman hit and killed by car in Randolph on Tuesday.
A Dorchester woman was fatally struck by a car in Randolph on Tuesday. The Boston Globe reports that Ruth Samuels, 57, was hit around 6:24 a.m. in the [...]
City of Boston Licensing Board Approved 37 New Liquor Licenses – Find out where in Dorchester
The establishments are the first round of approved applicants following the 2024 legislation and are subject to review by the [...]
Missing Person Alert: 26-Year-Old Kingsley Joseph from Dorchester
Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s help in efforts to locate 26-year-old Kingsley Joseph. Kingsley [...]
UPDATE: Stolen French Bulldog has been reunited with owners!
Update: Police have been able to reunite the stolen dog with its owners, thanks to the community's help! Original Post: [...]
Beware of Romance Scammers Looking for More Than Love This Valentine’s Day
From BPD News: The FBI Boston Division is continuously working to raise awareness about online romance scams, also called confidence [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Share’s City’s Preparations and Reminders Ahead of Snowfall
BOSTON – Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu and City officials today announced preparations currently underway in the [...]
Approximately 800 Grams of Drugs Seized After Search Warrants in Dorchester -Including Crack Hidden in Dum Dum Lollipops
From BPD News: At about 11:00 AM, on Thursday, February 6, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Units of [...]
🚇 Red Line Shutdown Alert This Weekend!
Red Line Commuters, brace yourselves. This weekend, February 8-9, the MBTA is shutting down service between JFK/UMass and Braintree for some much-needed signal upgrades. That [...]
Looks like we have a Boston Mayoral Race – New video released by Josh Kraft
Looks like the race for Mayor of Boston is heating up. Josh Kraft has released a new video (below) and is hosting an event on [...]
Man Shot Outside Dorchester Burger King After Confrontation with Security Guard
A dispute outside a Dorchester Burger King took a violent turn on Saturday when a 32-year-old man was shot during a confrontation with a security [...]
Mayor Wu Announces New Road Safety Ordinance to Increase Accountability of Third Party Delivery Providers
Response from Door Dash “We’re committed to playing our part in helping cities like Boston thrive, while promoting safety in their busiest neighborhoods. That’s why [...]
Victim Identified in 1991 Unsolved Homicide – Toussaint Gonsalves, may have lived in Dorchester
The Boston Police Unsolved Homicide Squad, with assistance from FBI Boston’s Violent Crimes Task Force, has identified a decades-old homicide victim utilizing investigative genetic genealogy. [...]
Death investigation of priest who died “tragically” in Spain, taught at BC High and served in Seaport
According to a press release from the Jesuits USA East, a Catholic priest from Massachusetts died “tragically” on January 20th in Spain. Father Richard K. Gross, [...]