Southie vs. South End: What’s the difference between these two Boston neighborhoods?
They may sound similar, but Southie and the South End have very different stories. Here’s how these two Boston neighborhoods compare. While their names might confuse newcomers, longtime Bostonians know the South End and South Boston could not be more different. But historian Anthony Sammarco, who has authored over...
Clare Kelly Appointed as Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s New Chief of Staff
Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston has named Clare Kelly as the new Chief of Staff, set to take office on November 17, according to a recent announcement. Kelly, who has been serving as Director of Intergovernmental Relations within Mayor Wu's administration since January 2022, plans to step into the role following Tiffany...
‘Seedy and disgusting’: Davis Square residents vent frustrations at public safety meeting
"Could you please do something for us," one woman said, "and stop them from shooting up outside the day care?" Packed in a nearby church’s sanctuary, residents and business owners of Somerville’s Davis Square gathered for a neighborhood public safety meeting Monday night, anxious to hear how the city is planning to...
Massachusetts State Lottery announces winner of $1 million prize at 7-Eleven
A Massachusetts convenience store is responsible for issuing a winning $1 million lottery ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, September 18 Trust Agreement of Middletown, RI has claimed a $1 million prize won on a Powerball ticket purchased in Natick for the multi-state game’s Saturday, September 6th...
Police investigating shots-fired incident in Cambridge
Police are investigating a shots-fired incident in Cambridge that happened on Monday night.
Man clad in Boston gear sought in alleged theft of Amazon packages in Charlestown
The suspect was wearing a Celtics jersey and a Bruins hat at the time of the alleged theft. An alleged thief dressed seemingly head-to-toe in Boston gear is being sought in connection with stolen Amazon packages in Charlestown. The suspect is a white male in his 20s and was wearing...
Police in Massachusetts warn that not only is viral AI TikTok prank dangerous, but...
Police in Massachusetts are aware of a viral TikTok “prank” making the rounds on social media and are warning the public. According to the Salem Police Department, “the prank entails the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) image generator to mockup a photo that makes it appear as though a homeless man is at a...
Could government-owned grocery stores be coming to Boston?
Two Boston City Councilors are proposing a hearing to consider publicly owned grocery stores in Boston.
Kowloon makeover? Landmark restaurant on North Shore could soon look very different
Architects representing the Wong family have a plan that could bring major change along a busy stretch of Route 1.
Malden’s 1st Italian Heritage Month Festival
To kick off Italian-American Heritage Month (October 1-31), the City of Malden held its first ever Italian Heritage Celebration on City Hall Plaza on a beautiful fall evening last week. The event was organized by the Mayor’s Office in conjunction with the Health and Human Services Department and sponsored by Ward 5...