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Breadon begins council presidency with focus on reducing council bloat and economic stabilization
District 9’s Liz Breadon has served as City Council President for just over two weeks now. Her election came after the surprise withdrawal of District 1’s Councilor [...]
Mayor Wu Declares Cold Emergency + Shares Safety Tips as Brutally Cold Weather Arrives This Weekend
BOSTON – Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a cold emergency in the City of Boston for Friday, January 23, through Sunday, [...]
Project 351, an impactful nonprofit, opens its new headquarters at Hood Park
Another additional to Hood Park is here! This time, it's an impactful nonprofit dedicated to youth-led service and leadership. Read all about their new headquarters, [...]
Council President Breadon releases Council Committee Assignments. Coletta Zapata to Serve as Vice President and Chair Government Operations
After winning the city council presidency by a single vote, District 9 Councilor Liz Breadon has completed the Council’s committee assignments for the 2026-2027 term. [...]
Let’s Hear it for the Girls: CYHA U19 Girls are the 2025 State Champions
Way to go, Townies! The Charlestown Youth Hockey League U19 Girls won the finals with a 3-0 win over Winchester. [...]
Why Charlestown Should Be Watching Ken Burns’ New Documentary The American Revolution
Ken Burns has a new PBS documentary — The American Revolution — and if you live in Boston, especially Charlestown, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 for Mayor Michele Wu’s second [...]
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 ever for our community to [...]
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 address to showcase the Boston [...]
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 night. The display was hosted [...]
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 Landmark District in Charlestown. [...]
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 [...]