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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 [...]
Ain’t no party like a neighborhood block party – City of Boston announces applications open for block party grant
BOSTON- Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing announced applications are [...]
Listen Up, Charlestown: Street Resurfacing in Full Swing Ahead of Bunker Hill Day Parade
If you’ve noticed the rumble of machinery and fresh layers of pavement popping up around the neighborhood, it’s not just [...]
MBTA Announces June Service Changes
BOSTON – The MBTA today announced service changes in June on the Orange, Red, Green, Blue, Framingham/Worcester, and Franklin/Foxboro lines. [...]
Batten down the Hatches – Nor’easter Incoming!
Buckle up, Charlestown — a nor’easter is blowing into town tonight and she’s not messing around. Forecasters are calling for [...]
Water Main Break at Walker & Main — BWSC Crews Respond Swiftly
Yikes! If you heard some unexpected commotion near Walker and Main last night, here’s what was going on: Boston Water [...]
Mayor Wu Announces the 2025 Legacy Business Award Winners Including this one in Charlestown
BOSTON – Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the winners of the 2025 Legacy Business Awards. This year’s [...]
UPDATE City Hall Controversy: Two Boston Officials Arrested on Domestic Assault Charges Have Been Fired
Update: The two Boston City Hall employees who were arrested last week on domestic violence charges have been fired, according to the Boston Herald. “After completing [...]
Charlestown Memorial Hall Shines Again After Decade-Long Restoration
Charlestown Memorial Hall is back and better than ever. After more than ten years of careful restoration, the historic landmark officially reopened its doors on [...]
Tensions Rise on the Road to City Hall: Wu, Kraft, and Challengers Spar at First Mayoral Forum
Through Boston’s early race for its 55th mayoral election this coming November, incumbent Michelle Wu has held a significant lead over major challenger Josh Kraft. However, [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lesson for Kids
City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston BOSTON – Friday, May 16, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office [...]
Charlestown Little League 12U All Star Team is Heading to Cooperstown!
Way to go! For the first time in Charlestown Little League history, a 12U All-Star team is heading to Cooperstown, New York, to compete in [...]
Waymo Begins Mapping Boston Streets for Potential Robotaxi Expansion
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company under Alphabet Inc., has initiated mapping operations in Boston, signaling a potential expansion of its self-driving taxi service into the [...]