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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. If you’re caught, expect a [...]
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 of all ages through dating [...]
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 history through a series of [...]
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 good reason. Things got a [...]
15-Year-Old Arrested For Armed Robbery In Dorchester
At about 4:16 PM, on Sunday, August 11, 2024, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested a 15-year-old juvenile male for armed [...]
BPD Missing Person Alert: 15-Year-Old Aniyah James, Of Dorchester
BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 15-year-old Aniyah James, of [...]
Keep Carney Hospital Open Public Hearings This Week
Be informed. Get involved. The Department of Public Health is hosting a public hearing on the proposed closure of Carney Hospital. [...]
New Neighborhood Liaison for Dorchester – Meet Madison Foley
BOSTON - Friday, August 9, 2024 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Madison Foley as the new Dorchester Liaison in [...]
Councilors FitzGerald and Flynn Call for Public Health Emergency Declaration on Carney Hospital
BOSTON – Boston City Councilors Ed Flynn and John FitzGerald will call for the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) to [...]
Just Launched: Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program
Pilot initiative provides discount vouchers to eligible residents BOSTON – Monday, August 5, 2024 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced [...]
Senator Nick Collins Votes for HERO Act
Legislation increases benefits, modernizes services, and promotes inclusivity for Massachusetts veterans The Massachusetts Legislature has passed An Act Honoring, Empowering and Recognizing Our Service Members and [...]
Mayor Wu says to Carney Hospital’s landlords, don’t even think of redeveloping the property.
When it was announced last week that Steward Health Care would be shutting down the Carney Hospital in Dorchester, residents were upset and concerned, and [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Wake Up the Night Grant Recipients!
The Office of Nightlife Economy awarding $301,581 to 42 grantees to support activations and programming aimed at revitalizing Boston’s nighttime economy BOSTON – Friday, August [...]
A Heat Advisory Announced for the City of Boston – Here are some safety tips + helpful info.
BOSTON – Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning today, August 1 through [...]
Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy File Hearing Order to Discuss Boston Police Department Staffing Levels
BOSTON – Boston City Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy will be filing a hearing order next Wednesday, August 7th to discuss Boston Police Department [...]
Senate Approves 264 New Boston Alcohol Licenses – Get the details.
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JULY 29, 2024…..Boston would gain more than 260 new alcoholic beverage licenses under a bill that cleared the Massachusetts Senate Monday afternoon, [...]
