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Senate acts to protect firefighters, increase “hot work” safety
BOSTON (3/28/2024)—Last week the Senate unanimously passed legislation to boost safety for people conducting “hot work”—welding, plasma cutting, and spark-producing construction—by requiring the state to [...]
Caught in Southie: Shane Gillis
Comedian Shane Gillis was "Caught in Southie" on Friday night after his show at the Boch Center at West Broadway's Lincoln Tavern. The recent SNL [...]
Two men arrested in South Boston for stealing a moped, in addition to other charges.
At about 12:31 AM, on Sunday, March 31, 2024, officers assigned to the anti-crime unit of District C-6 (South Boston) arrested Billy Huynh, 20, of Boston, [...]
A big thank you to South Boston from the Woods School of Irish Dance!
We would like to send our sincere appreciation to the following South Boston establishments, The Supper Club at Capo, Lincoln Tavern, Layla's, Loco, Fat Baby, [...]
$1M Scratch Ticket Sold in Southie!
One person won $1 million after purchasing a $10 "50X Cashword" scratch ticket. The ticket was purchased at J&J Discount [...]
4-year-old girl struck and killed by car on Congress Street in Fort Point
BPD is reporting that A four-year-old girl has died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon in South Boston. [...]
BPD Community Alert: Do you recognize these individuals involved in a violent incident at M ST. Park on Parade Day in South Boston
BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individuals involved [...]
Dot Ave. Bridge demolition will start this weekend – expect MBTA service changes
The nearly 100-year-old bridge on Dorchester Avenue connecting motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians between Dorchester and South Boston will be demolished [...]
DCR Traffic Advisory/Parking Ban: Old Colony Avenue
This will be a rolling project - meaning the whole sidewalk will not be shut down at once. Beginning on [...]
What do you think of the Summer Street Bus Lane Pilot Program? BTD wants to know!
Let your voice be heard The City of Boston Transportation Division is seeking feedback on the Summer Street Pilot. Your [...]
Let’s do what Southie does best – rally around one of its own! Support the Pierce Norton Fund
Friends of Pierce Norton, a BPD officer and son of South Boston, who passed away suddenly in January, have organized a special fund to support [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces $21M for Behavioral Health Services + Programming for Youth + Families
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and Boston Public Schools (BPS) today announced $21 million in transformative funding for mental and behavioral [...]
PAX East at BCEC Expected to Impact Traffic March 21 – March 24, 2024; Local Parking Limited
From Thursday, March 21 through Sunday, March 24, 2024, PAX East will be taking place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). This event [...]
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade’s Luck is Running Out – Councilor Ed Flynn is Calling for Change.
Boy, oh boy! As videos and photos continue to surface on social media of the violence, public drinking, bad behavior, and general trashing of the [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2024 – A recap
Rainy skies cleared to a beautiful sunny day on Sunday for parade-goers and go they did! Record-breaking crowds lined the streets of South Boston, with [...]
Nana Ellie Celebrates her 97th St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Ellie Feeney, "Nana Ellie," celebrated her 97th St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday surrounded by friends and family! Nana Ellie proudly held a homemade sign [...]