Boston Local Press

A suspect in the murder of a man last Wednesday, July 22, on the Boston Common had been previously arrested on a gun charge, according to published reports. ​Ashlie Jeremie, age 27, of Bedford is charged with murder, assault and...

The shooting death of an 18-year-old woman found inside a Mattapan home earlier this month has been ruled a homicide, Boston Police said Thursday. The post Death of 18-year-old woman in Mattapan home ruled a homicide appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

A 21-year-old Dorchester man has been charged with second-degree murder after Boston Police said he deliberately struck and killed a person riding a scooter in Grove Hall last Saturday afternoon (July 25). The post Man, 21, charged with murder in Grove Hall scooter crash appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Boston Police arrested a third suspect sought in connection with a May 12 shooting on Dacia Street in Dorchester that left one of the alleged gunmen wounded...

The fire is at a three-family property that neighbors say is vacant...

A 20-year-old Jamaica Plain man was arrested Wednesday night after police say he opened fire on Boston police officers during a foot pursuit in Dorchester...

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office has moved to take control of $6,039 it says investigators from Boston and State Police and the FBI seized in April at two rooms at the Ramada Inn, 800 Morrissey Blvd. that they say were being used by a Flushing, NY woman to offer other women for sale...

By Adam Swift Two new Revere Police Officers were sworn in at City Hall last week. Mayor Patrick Keefe, Police Chief Maria LaVita and several other local leaders were on hand to welcome David Riccio Jr. and Esau Lemus Aguilar...

On Monday, Governor Maura Healey urged the U.S. Senate to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, which has already been passed by the House of Representatives. Local congressional and business leaders voiced support for the passage of...

Special to the Journal Following two days of debate, the Massachusetts Senate passed an economic development package that lifts up small businesses and burgeoning industries, bans predatory kiosks used in cryptocurrency scams, and reins in the potential dangers of artificial...

Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced the return of the City’s Participatory Budgeting initiative, ‘Ideas in Action,’ for its third year. Last year, thousands of residents participated by attending workshops, submitting ideas, and voting to fund eight innovative...

Senator Nick Collins is backing a series of investments included in the House Fiscal Year 2027 budget aimed at improving public safety, expanding treatment and recovery services, and addressing persistent challenges in and around Mass & Cass. The funding proposals...

The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed comprehensive legislation establishing essential consumer data privacy rights for residents of the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act provides consumers with greater control over their own data. The bill increases accountability for...

Local Government, Public Safety The bill, S.3164 An Act Protecting Children From Addictive Social Media Feeds, will decrease the addictive aspect of social media for minors by disabling the ‘algorithmic feed’ and alerting users when they have been using the...

Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women has recognized the 2026 Commonwealth Heroine Award honorees. The annual awards ceremony took place at the State House and honors women across the Commonwealth for their extraordinary contributions...

By Eliza Parad I’m sure most of you by now have heard about this contentious city budget cycle. The Mayor released her proposed budget in April, cutting many of the areas that Bostonians support as top investment priorities: affordable housing,...

By Adam Swift Local developer Jamie Russo is proposing two separate 85-unit apartment developments on Foster Street near Broadway. The proposals will go before the council’s zoning subcommittee on Monday, August 10 before coming back before the council for a...

The Zoning Board of Appeal on Tuesday approved plans by a builder and the Cedar Grove Cemetery to build three two-family homes on a piece of cemetery-owned land on Milton Street at Granite Street...

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) is proud to announce that the Mildred Hailey Apartments Building 2 project has received Phius Design Certification, marking a significant milestone in the development of high-quality, energy-efficient housing designed to support resident health, comfort,...

The evolution of Green Street between 1836 and 1900 serves as a perfect microcosm for the broader demographic and architectural shifts that transformed the neighborhood from an elite agrarian retreat into a bustling streetcar suburb. Prior to 1836, wealthy Bostonians...

The Housing and Development Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday evening (July 22) via Zoom. On hand for the session were chair Purple Reign, vice chair Willie Mitchell, and fellow members...

The team that hopes to redevelop the shuttered Carney Hospital campus filed its most detailed plan to date this month with the Boston Planning Department...

Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston Planning Department this month approved a wave of new development projects across Boston, advancing a citywide effort to create a more resilient, affordable, and equitable city. Among the approved proposals is a significant...

Governor Maura Healey announced that the Division of Insurance has negotiated down proposed rate increases from seven health insurers, saving Massachusetts residents and businesses a projected $72 million in health care premiums for 2027. The Division of Insurance re-negotiated lower...

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler threw out the first pitch for Harvard Pilgrim Health Day at the July 19th Red Sox game where the Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1. ABCD Foster Grandparent...

Most people would agree that hair appointments come with welcome down time: time to read, time to talk, and for many, time to nap. Not so for Nikki Rizaoglu, a staffer at Persona Fine Jewelry, the boutique jewelry store at...

The newly-painted mural pairs Dorchester's iconic gas tank, historic Boston Light, and city skyline with John Gilroy’s “Lovely Day for a Guinness,” along with nods to publican Oran McGonagle’s Donegal roots. The post Colorful new outdoor mural debuts at McGonagle’s Pub appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Special to the Times-Free Press NeighborHealth announced the appointment of Maria Coppenrath, CPA, as the organization’s new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 20, 2026. With more than 30 years of healthcare finance experience – including over 15...

Presented by Meet Boston in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and new sponsor Toast, Dine Out Boston allows diners to visit their choice of 200-plus participating restaurants for special menus, promotional deals, and prices...

By Adam Swift A revision to the city’s body art and tattooing ordinance is headed to the Revere City Council’s zoning subcommittee. The new ordinance, which would expand the districts where tattoo and body art businesses would be allowed in...

The issues facing nurses at Boston Medical Center (BMC) are common to healthcare workers across Boston and around the country: stagnant wages, declining staffing levels, and increasing costs of living...

New England Aquarium releases five more endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles off Cape Cod Five rehabilitated Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are back in the ocean waters off Cape Cod after the New England Aquarium’s fourth sea turtle release of the...

Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) draft Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, a once-in-a-generation study to protect Boston against coastal flooding and sea level rise. This study, projected to be...

By Roseann Bongiovanni For over ten years, East Boston fought an Eversource substation proposed across from a children’s playground, beside Logan’s jet fuel tanks, on a flood-prone shoreline along Chelsea Creek. Despite overwhelming public opposition, the state approved the facility. But along the way, we exposed...

Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) draft Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, a once-in-a-generation study to protect Boston against coastal flooding and sea level rise...

Here in Dorchester, the focus is on low-lying coastal areas like Patten’s Cove and Morrissey Boulevard south to Tenean Beach and Pope John Paul II Park...

Residents interested in the future of the Neponset River Estuary and what rising seas could mean for communities along its shores can learn more about new research at a free presentation to be hosted next week by the Neponset River Watershed Association...

Special to the Regional Review The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy today announced that the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston has been awarded a Level I Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, for achieving particular standards...

For the first time in its testing history, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has reported that every metropolitan beach from Nahant to Nantasket scored above 80% in its annual Water Quality Report Card. This is a historic achievement that reflects...

Our Sox are on fire! With all of the excitement of the World Cup, the Tall Ships, and the Revere Beach Sand Castle Festival in the rearview mirror, we were ready to settle in for a relatively-nonchalant second half of...

Dorchester Baseball’s 10-and-Under team won the Mayor’s Cup tournament this summer and celebrated with the traditional Dorchester dip in the ocean after their hard-fought wins...

The new South Boston Waterfront venue, located at 420 D St., will stream GAA matches on its big screens throughout July, with cabanas and lounges available for reservation...

Registration set for Aug. 3...

The World Cup has been a wonderful event, enjoyed by soccer fans and non-fans alike. The games have been incredibly exciting, especially in the first knockout round, where underdog teams have pushed the giants of the sport to the limit...

The North End Athletic Association’s Midnight Riders lacrosse program enjoyed a successful and memorable day at the Battle of Boston Tournament on Saturday, June 6, held in South Boston. The tournament brought together 98 teams from across Massachusetts and the...

The Yankees defeated the Braves last week to capture their third straight title. The first game was arguably the most exciting one of the year. The Yankees won 6 to 5. The Braves, however, had the winning run at the...

The Round of 32 game between Cabo Verde vs. Argentina will be shown at the Roadrunner in Allston...

Dine Out Boston® is back for its summer edition from August 1-15, 2026. Presented by Meet Boston, and in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and new sponsor Toast, this two-week culinary celebration features close to 200...

We’ve always been surprised that dining spots that serve espresso drinks and ice cream don’t have affogatos on their dessert or after-dinner drink menus. We hope that as these traditional Italian drinks gain traction on social media, the hospitality industry...

We have access to a common roof deck. Summer means we have more opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors. We learned that it can be easy to respond to serendipitous offers of fun if you have something in your...

When you grab your summer ice cream, don’t leave your dog out of the fun. Local institution J.P. Licks caters directly to the neighborhood’s canine demographic with “Cow Paws,” a dairy-free frozen treat formulated specifically for dogs. Retailing for...

In 1826, before the Civil War, before the invention of the telephone, and before either the Boston Symphony Orchestra or the Boston Red Sox existed, Union Oyster House opened its doors. This August, this National Historic Landmark celebrates 200...

Story and Photos by Marianne Salza For over a year-and-a-half, emmi Bakery & Café, owned by Sezar and Derya Yarvus, has been offering locals and visitors along the Freedom Trail a welcoming, leisurely space to enjoy American as well as...

By Penny & Ed Cherubino It was in a little place called Trattoria Toscana on Jersey Street in Boston that we developed our love for bits of toast topped with delicious things. Their menu described: chicken liver paté, sausage &...

The Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA) at MIT, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, and the Boston Public Library, announced today a new installation by designer and engineer Alfonso Parra Rubio with Erik Strand, both...

This summer is the last opportunity to experience the interiors of Otis House before Historic New England embarks on an exciting multi-year restoration and visitor enhancement project. When complete, the project will transform the way visitors experience Otis House as...

Award-winning independent film producer Phil Keefe of Dorchester is a key part of the success of “Cotton Fever,” a feature film that recently won top honors at New York City’s legendary Tribeca Film Festival. The post Phil Keefe brings authentic Boston flavor to latest film project, “Cotton Fever” appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Atlantic Works Gallery, 80 Border St., East Boston, is pleased to announce, “We Find Ourselves in Shape of Home,” on view August 1 through August 29. This exhibit will showcase East Boston artist, Victoria “thirteenvic” DelValle as a guest artist...

By Cary Shuman Retired Revere Police Capt. and professional comedian Amy O’Hara will take the stage for her first Boston appearance Saturday night at Nick’s Comedy Stop. O’Hara will perform in a 15-minute guest spot during a show that will...

Tom McKenna and Mary Dyer will host a Meet & Greet on Thursday, July 30, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Eire Pub, where attendees can meet both writers, purchase signed copies of their books, and reminisce about the neighborhood that inspired their work...

The North End Historical Museum officially opened to the public on Tuesday, July 21, at 3 Prince St. Hours are Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The interactive museum, which was conceived and created by the nonprofit North...

The streets of Jamaica Plain hold centuries of memory, etched into the architecture of its bustling commercial corridors, the sprawling roots of its ancient trees, and the generational endurance of its family-owned businesses. While previous retrospectives in the Jamaica Plain...

The Rev. Trey Garland, the 14th rector of the Parish of All Saints, Ashmont, is a travelin’ man...