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The Superette Block Party takes place on Saturday!
Celebrate with free fitness, drinks, and shopping at The Superette Block Party on Saturday, June 29, from 10:00am to 7:00pm. 10:00AM-11:00AM | Injeanius: Yoga and Complimentary Beverages. 11:00AM-7:00PM | STUDS: Prize Wheel. 12:00PM | STAUD: DJ and Gelato. 12:00PM-2:00PM | Lunya: Ear Seedling with Jennifer Cahoon. 12:00PM-3:00PM | Puffy Clouds:...
There was a rumor that Zach Bryan was in Southie on Monday night and this happened
Despite the line, Zach Bryan did not show up at the Shannon on Monday night. He did, however, buy the crowd a round of Fire Ball shots – which was nice of him! The country star is playing at Gillette this week. On Monday, Bryan kicked off the pre-order of his new album, “The Great American Bar Scene.” See below.
A little birdie told us Zach Bryan is in Southie
Word on the street is country star Zach Bryan is in (or coming to) South Boston tonight at the Shannon Tavern! The Southie Line Girls tagged us on Instagram to let us know there is a very large, weekend-style line in front of the dive bar located at K and 3rd.
BPD Community Alert: Person wanted in connection to an aggravated assault on West Broadway last Sunday afternoon
BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in an aggravated assault incident that occurred at about 1:36 PM on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in the area of 425 W Broadway. The suspect is described as a white male, mid thirties to early forties, 6’0″, and of large build.
The Return of the 10th Annual Donna Summer Disco Party!
It’s the return of the annual Donna Summer Disco event on Thursday, June 27th from 5pm-9pm at City Hall Plaza!. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Guests will be able to dance the night away to all of Donna Summer’s greatest hits in a groovy atmosphere complete with glow sticks, bubbles, colorful lights, a disco ball, and the highly anticipated return of roller skating on City Hall Plaza!
5 Things You Should Know This Week – June 24th
On Wednesday, we eat BUNS! In addition to Bardo’s delicious classic bar pizza, they’re rolling out a new item— buns are like a calzone but handheld, so you can take one and walk to the next bar with them. Each order includes one bun and a delicious sauce. They officially launch on Wednesday, June 26th- in flavors like buffalo chicken, meat lovers, or the happy camper. They will be available in the restaurant every Wednesday through the summer and maybe more depending on popularity!
BPD Detectives Recovered A Large Capacity Firearm In South Boston
At about 6:07 AM, on Friday, June 21, 2024, Detectives assigned to the Forensic Division with the assistance of the FBI arrested Mohammad Abdi, 22, of South Boston, on firearm charges. Detectives and Special Agents were executing a search warrant in the area of 5 Gavin Way. As a result...
Listen Up Orange Line Riders – Service Suspension Notice
This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming Orange Line closure previously announced on May 20. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and the City of Boston Offer Bluebikes Unlock Credit for Those Affected by Orange Line Closure! Residents can access free unlocks for pedal or ebikes Saturday, June 22 through Sunday, June 30. Individuals can access the five free unlocks using code MBTAORANGEJUNE through the Bluebikes app; these credits can be used across the system’s 13 municipalities: Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown.
BPDA to host a community meeting: Resilience Planning + Feasibility
The Boston Planning and Development Agency will host a community meeting to discuss the RLFMP Flood Mitigation Planning & Feasibility on July 18th at 6pm. To participate, visit Zoom Link: bit.ly/RLFMPJuly11 Toll Free: (833) 568 – 8864 Meeting ID: 160 376 4447. Project Proponent:. The Coastal Resilience Delivery Team...
Man from South Boston and woman from Lynn arrested in a shoplifting incident and officer-involved shooting in Cranston
Two suspects sought by police after a shoplifting incident and an officer-involved shooting in Cranston have been identified after being apprehended by multiple law enforcement agencies. Michael Campagna, 24, of South Boston, and Megan O’Brien, 24, of Lynn, were arrested at the JFK T stop in Dorchester. The incident...
Car Flips on A Street in Southie on Friday Morning
On Friday morning, a car flipped on A and Melcher. BFD, BPD, and Boston EMS responded to the scene to find the vehicle on its roof. The driver was able to free himself from the vehicle and appeared to be okay but visibly shaken. It is believed the car clipped a parked car and was traveling at a high rate of speed.
All BPS Schools Closed on Friday due to Celtics Rolling Rally
The following letter was sent to Boston Public School families on Thursday from BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper. I am writing to inform you that all Boston Public Schools will be closed on Friday, June 21, 2024. This decision was made after further consultation with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the City of Boston Department of Transportation and the Boston Police about student safety and operational concerns city-wide.
Stay Cool – Ways to beat the heat in the neighborhood
Summer’s here, and so is the heat! Here are some top tips to stay cool and refreshed in the neighborhood!. Visit one of the city’s splash pads, including ones at Medal of Honor and Moakley Park – here’s a list of more splash pads in Boston!
Grab your clubs and download Greenside AI – a new app to improve your golf swing created right here in South Boston.
It’s officially golfing with your coworkers and clients season. For those of you who know how to golf, that’s great news. But for those of you who talked up a big game at the company happy hour, it might not be. Southie resident David Hodge started playing golf...
2024 Boston Parks and Recreation Summer program guide now available
Looking for outdoor fun this summer? Check out the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Guide, a complete schedule of free events and activities for all ages. Visit boston.gov/parks to view the Summer Guide in a PDF version or visit our offices at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, to pick up your copy. Summer Guides are also available at Boston City Hall and select BCYF center locations. The guide features free activities throughout Boston’s parks, including concerts, movies, fitness classes, sports centers, watercolor painting workshops, and fun children’s activities.
Weekend Picks – June 21st
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Celtics, and TD Garden announced a rolling rally parade to celebrate the Celtics’ 18th NBA Championship. During the parade, Celtics players will celebrate on Boston’s famous Duck Boats, as is tradition for championship-winning teams. The parade will take place on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., beginning in front of TD Garden on Causeway Street, passing by City Hall Plaza and the Boston Common on Tremont Street, and ending on Boylston Street by the Hynes Convention Center. Be a part of it! Here are parking/traffic restrictions!
Here’s why there was a statewide 911 outage
Update – Here’s why there was a statewide 911 outage. Here is what to do if there is an emergency and 911 is not working:. Reach out to your local police district bpdnews.com/districts. Call 311 during this time. You can also pull the firebox to request emergency services...
Statewide 911 Outage – Here’s what to do if there’s an emergency!
Currently, there is a statewide 911 outage. Officials are working to resolve this quickly. Reach out to your local police district bpdnews.com/districts. You can also pull the firebox to request emergency services – the fireboxes are those red fireboxes you see in the neighborhood. History of the Fire Box...
Chase Opens First Retail Branch in South Boston
JPMorgan Chase is celebrating the opening of its first retail branch in South Boston, located at 441 W Broadway. “We’ve long viewed South Boston as a place we wanted to be,” said Alba Shaba, branch manager for the Chase branch in South Boston. “We look forward to building new relationships and helping our customers during life’s most important moments, like opening their first savings account, buying their first home, or planning for retirement.”
Cue the Duck Boats! Celtics NBA Championship Rolling Rally Details Announced
Boston, MA – Tuesday, June 18, 2024 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Celtics, and TD Garden announced a rolling rally parade to celebrate the Celtics’ 18th NBA Championship. During the parade, Celtics players will celebrate on Boston’s famous Duck Boats, as is tradition for championship winning teams. The parade will take place on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. beginning in front of TD Garden on Causeway Street, passing by City Hall Plaza and the Boston Common on Tremont Street, and ending on Boylston Street by the Hynes Convention Center.
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