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New sculpture hits Fort Point Channel like a ton of bricks
With some help from friends, designer Don Eyles today launched Fort Point Channel's latest floating artwork: A pyramid made of plastic blocks painted to look like the paving stones that used to line...
View ArticleRecognize him?
Heather Foley reports his photo popped up in a South Boston attic recently, and she wonders if anybody knows who he is.
View ArticleMassport plans big-ass garage for all the cars coming to the new developments...
The Herald reports that Massport is getting ready to build a 1,700-space garage to replace all the parking lots that have been torn up for all the development that is generating all the traffic. that...
View ArticleFire rips through South Boston duplex
The Boston Fire Department reports a two-alarm fire around 8:20 a.m. at 712 E. 5 St. did an estimated $750,000 in damage.One firefighter suffered a shoulder injury fighting the blaze, which started on...
View ArticleCitizen complaint of the day: South Boston's latest addicts making East...
A disgusted citizen complains about noshers getting their fix at Boston Bagel Co.:Bagel addicts double parking at this busy intersection. This is a public safety issue and somebody is going to get hurt...
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Trees dropping like flies
UPDATE, 11 p.m.: Tree fell on Northeast Corridor tracks between Canton Junction and 128. Providence bound train just stopped.Skatefitz snapped the tree that fell clear across L Street in South Boston...
View ArticleTo City Point, and beYOND!
MC Slim JB spotted Buzz on the 9 bus in South Boston this evening.
View ArticleBuildings along water have no water
UPDATE, 11:15 a.m. Water back on at 273/281 Summer.Workers at several buildings in Fort Point and along Summer Street report a water-main break means no water for them. 374 Congress St., however, still...
View ArticleDouble stabbing in South Boston
Around 3:30 a.m. at Old Colony Avenue and D Street, Boston EMS Incidents reports.Neighborhoods:Â South BostonTopics:Â CrimeFree tagging:Â Knives
View ArticleSouth Boston teen charged with double stabbing that left one man near death
Boston Police report arresting Domenic Bazzinotti, 18, on charges he stabbed two men in a fight at the Hess gas station at Old Colony Avenue and D Street around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday.One of his...
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Rainbows at sunset
Just when you were thinking we hadn't had a good rainbow recently. Christine Kelly shows us the scene in South Boston late this afternoon.Over in Charlestown, Nathaniel Stinnett had a ringside seat for...
View ArticleThey couldn't just let their football float away
Eileen Murphy watched this pair successfully rescue their football from the chilly waters of Pleasure Bay at Castle Island today - without either of them getting dunked in the briny deep.
View ArticleLuxury cineplex planned for Seaport
A ten-screen complex being planned for Seaport Square across from Fan Pier will feature reserved seating in custom recliners for moviegoers who will be able to sup on small plates and sip from their...
View ArticleHelpful hint: Never leave a pillow on top of your stove
Capt. John Greland at District C-6 reports somebody left a pillow on an electric stove this morning at 82 O'Callahan Way and the fire department had to be called in to put it out.Greland also provides...
View ArticleCitizen complaint of the day: South Boston Starbucks going to the dogs
An aggrieved citizen complains about all the fuzzballs clicking their nails across the hardwood floors of the Starbucks on West Broadway.The city replies ISD is scheduling a visit to the establishment.
View ArticleSouth Boston woman charged with breaking into cop's home and attacking him
WBZ reports a key question is whether she was his ex or they were still an item; he claims she broke in and attacked him and his current love and that she fell down stairs; she claims she found him...
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Court: Google did no evil in blocking use of competing location application...
AttachmentSizeComplete ruling, Skyhook Wireless, Inc, vs. Google, Inc.89.57 KBThe Massachusetts Appeals Court today tossed a lawsuit by Skyhook Wireless of South Boston against Google, saying the...
View ArticleCitizen complaint of the day: What's an Andrew Square resident got to do to...
Two complaints this fine fall morning from citizens trying to catch some winks early on a Saturday morning. First, on Alger Street, a resident complains about guys slicing up train tracks. Train...
View ArticleCitizen complaint of the day: Toddlers shouldn't have to play in dog urine
A concerned citizen complains about a thoughtless dog owner in the park at W. 3 and B streets in South Boston:Woman in park with dog off leash. This is a No Dog park. A neighbor went out to tell her...
View ArticleMaybe it's time for 'Watch for Falling Rock' signs around South Boston High
Capt. John Greland at District C-6 reports what the owner of a car parked in the rear of the high school found this morning:Vandalized windows, smashed large boulder found on sunroof.
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