October 2026
South Boston’s Rat Problem Is Getting Worse
For South Boston residents, spotting a rat on the sidewalk or darting through an alley has become an increasingly common — and unwelcome — sight throughout the neighborhood. According to City Councilor Ed Flynn, complaints [...]
Councilors Flynn, Murphy, and Culpepper File Resolution Urging the Mass General Brigham Board of Directors to Return to the Table and Negotiate in Good-Faith
Following a one-day strike on July 8, 2026 and a four-day lockout from July 9 - July 12, 2026, members of the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA)) wll be returning to the picket line on October [...]
September 2026
South Boston Street Fest Returns September 19
One of South Boston’s favorite days of the year is almost here. The 26th South Boston Street Fest returns Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., bringing East Broadway between I and L [...]
August 2026
Legendary Bargains, Suited to Perfection & Winning Friendships!
Boston’s legendary Filene’s Basement, a Dorchester/Southie suit salesman and a friendship with Jack Kent Cooke the owner of the Super Bowl winning Redskins Submitted by Paul Kenney When 72-year-old Robert Pacitti, a native son of [...]
Runway 27 Construction Could Bring Changes for South Boston
Construction on a major safety improvement project at Boston Logan International Airport is set to resume later this month, and South Boston residents could see changes in aircraft activity — and potentially some flight delays [...]
Sen. Collins, Rep. Biele Deliver Over $1.4 Million for South Boston in FY27 State Budget
Senator Nick Collins and Representative David Biele announced that the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, recently signed into law by Governor Maura Healey, delivers significant resources for South Boston with investments in public safety, education, [...]