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Councilor Coletta Zapata claims City Council presidency
Councilors Worrell and Mejia indicate they will stay in the race regardless. Despite the confirmation process for the next City Council President not occurring until [...]
What the heck was that looming in the sky on Tuesday night? We know.
Did you see it? Swirling lights hanging in the night’s sky on Tuesday. One Caught in Southie reader sent us the following video: So [...]
Everybody in office is staying in office. Incumbents sweep Boston municipal elections.
Election season is finally over. Michelle Wu will officially enter her second term as Mayor of Boston. The progressive Democrat ran on an uncontested ballot [...]
Best in Show – Ponti wins Best Solo Costume at Charlestown Dogs 2025 Annual Howl-O-Ween Parade
Way to go, Ponti! Two-time champion! Ponti, an almost 5-year-old Lagotto Romagnolo, Italian Truffle Hunter, held on to his Best Solo Costume at the Annual [...]
Guide to Election Day: Meet the Boston City Council-At-Large Candidates
Election season is thankfully almost over. Though Josh Kraft dropping from the mayoral race in September has cleared the field [...]
With the threat of SNAP being paused, Charlestown Steps Up: How to Help Your Neighbors in Need
As many families across Boston face cuts or a pause in their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)benefits, it’s more important than [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Delivers First Ever State of Schools Address
BOSTON – Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – This evening Mayor Michelle Wu delivered the first ever State of the Schools [...]
Yes, there were fireworks on Monday AND Tuesday night over Boston Harbor. Here’s the reason.
You ask. We answered. You’re not crazy. There was an elaborate fireworks display over Boston Harbor on Monday AND Tuesday [...]
Monument Square Landmark District Meeting and Boundary Walk
Be informed. Get involved. In July of 2022, the Boston Office of Historic Preservation received a petition to establish a [...]
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 [...]
Water Main Break in Charlestown on Wednesday
Yikes! This is no way to start the day! Early on Wednesday morning, a water main break flooded First Ave in Charlestown. Both the Boston [...]
Councilors Breadon, Louijenne, and Coletta Zapata exploring city-run grocery stores to keep food on the table
The City Council approved a hearing for Wednesday to examine the feasibility of publicly owned grocery stores to strengthen Boston’s food infrastructure. This comes in [...]
Boston Housing Authority to Deploy Extrasense AI-Enhanced Cameras In Ongoing War on Rats
Over the next six months, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) and Extrasense Technology Incorporated will pilot AI-enhanced rodent monitoring cameras at BHA properties in Brighton [...]
BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Larceny Investigation in Charlestown
The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with an ongoing larceny investigation. The incident occurred at [...]
Taylor Swift/The Official Release Party of a Showgirl Movie Party at Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse hosts the ultimate Taylor Swift fan experience for the one-weekend-only big screen release of TAYLOR SWIFT/ THE OFFICIAL RELEASE PARTY OF A SHOWGIRL. Swifties [...]
Federal Government Shutdown – Here’s what you need to know
Well, here we go… At 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, the federal government officially shut down after Congress couldn’t get it together to pass [...]
