South Boston Street Fest Returns September 19 for Its 26th Year
SOUTH BOSTON, MA — One of South Boston’s favorite days of the year is almost here. The 26th South Boston Street Fest returns Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to [...]
After 19 Years, Kenia is Retiring from Sidewalk Cafe
After nearly two decades behind the counter at Sidewalk Cafe, a familiar, friendly face is saying goodbye. Kenia is retiring after 19 years at the Southie favorite, where she’s been [...]
BPD Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Repeat South Boston Larceny Investigation
The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to identify the individual shown in the accompanying images as it relates to an ongoing larceny investigation in Boston. [...]
Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month with Three New BPL Card Designs
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Boston Public Library is celebrating with three brand-new library card designs! The new cards were selected from more than 400 submissions inspired [...]
Hitting the Road for Labor Day Weekend? Here’s When to Leave
Heading out of town for Labor Day Weekend? You might want to get an early start. AAA released its Labor Day Weekend travel forecast, and the best advice is pretty [...]
Lynch, Collins, Markey, and Minogue win big in the primaries, move on to the midterms
With the primaries called, incumbents Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Stephen Lynch, and State Senator Nick Collins remained party frontrunners, while Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue topped the conservative ticket. Collins’ [...]
Indoor Soccer + Beer? It Could Be Coming to Andrew Square in South Boston
There could soon be a new spot to grab a beer and play/watch some indoor soccer in Andrew Square. According to Universal Hub, Unlmtd Soccer, located at the On the [...]
Shotspotter, weapon drop-off, and empowered park rangers on Flynn’s public safety agenda
Councilor Ed Flynn has been vocal about the need to increase public safety amidst a series of high-profile violent crimes this summer. In a series of resolutions Wednesday, he called [...]
Move Over, Allston: South Boston Tops the List for Moving Permits
September 1st is upon us, which means moving trucks, double parking, traffic, and general chaos across Boston. And according to a new analysis of City permit data, South Boston is [...]
Council refuses to limit early voting and opposes extending receivership after Condon Community Center ballot mix-up
The City Council voted down a resolution by Councilor Ed Flynn looking to limit early voting and extend the Boston Election Department’s State Receivership into the 2028 presidential election. This [...]