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BPD Community Alert: Fraudulent Parking Violation Court Notices
The Boston Police Department (BPD) is warning residents about a new scam involving fake court notices that appear to be official “Notice of Hearing — [...]
Neighbors suggest mobilizing the youth, supporting community clean-up, and following models that work to improve Boston’s snow emergency response
Recent snow emergencies have left neighbors less than satisfied with the city’s ability to clear roads. On March 3, the City Council held a hearing [...]
Nine Dogs Found on Medford Street in Charlestown — City Looking for Owner
Boston Animal Control is asking for the public’s help after nine pit bull–type dogs were found on Medford Street in Charlestown on Tuesday, March 4th. [...]
City of Boston Dog Licensing Reminder (and Boston’s Most Popular Dog Names!)
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division reminds city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31, [...]
Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour Kicks Off Christmas Time in Charlestown
For 29 years, the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour has ushered in the holiday season with treats, music, and an opportunity [...]
One Year Later, Charlestown Is Still Searching for Answers in Anchor Boston Vandalism Case
Do you recognize this guy? It’s been a year since a vandal smashed through the doors of The Anchor Boston. [...]
Councilors Flynn & Coletta Zapata Passed Resolution in Support of Expanding Prevention of Drink Spiking
BOSTON – This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn and Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata passed a unanimous resolution in support [...]
We Did It, Charlestown— Street Cleaning Season Is Over!
Love it or hate it, Street cleaning ends November 30th. Give yourselves a round of applause and pat on the [...]
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 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 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 [...]