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Brace yourself, Boston – the median price for a single-family home is approaching $1 million
It looks like the price of homes, in particular, single families, is on the rise in Greater Boston. According to the Greater Boston Association of Realtors, the median price is $910,000, which is more than a 9% increase over the same month last year, setting a new March record. So, if you thought housing prices would level off or go…
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Nana Ellie celebrates her 97th Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade
Ellie Feeney, “Nana Ellie,” celebrated her 97th Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday surrounded by friends and family. Nana Ellie proudly held a homemade sign announcing the fact. She was greeted by many parade participants, including Mayor Michelle Wu, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Sen. Nick Collins, City Councilor-At-Large Erin Murphy and former City Councilor Frank Baker. Nana Ellie...
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New Peaky Blinders spinoff could be set in Boston. Here's what we know
Listen up, Peaky Blinders lovers! It seems as though there are not one but two Peaky Blinders spinoffs in the works for Netflix. Back in December, Bloomberg reported that one of those spinoffs would be set in Boston during the middle of the 20th century. There were some connections to Boston mentioned in the wildly popular series, like the Solomons...
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Disturbing video shows rat crawling up man's leg in South Boston
Do rats just want to be our friends? Or are they trying to eat us? The City of Boston has a rat situation. Rodent infestation has been a problem in neighborhoods across the city over the past few years. Back in April 2022, the Boston City Council held a hearing on rodent control. The hearing was intended to discuss measures that…
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New details in case of 4 infants found in freezer of South Boston apartment
Remember the bizarre and disturbing case of four infants found in the freezer in a home in South Boston last year? It’s been over a year, and still no arrests have been made. But the Boston Globe has uncovered new details about the case in court documents filed in Suffolk Superior Court. The Globe is reporting that according to...
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Christmas comes early in Southie… really early
The Christmas tree for Medal Of Honor Park from the City of Boston arrived on Sunday to many residents shock and dismay. With Christmas roughly two months away, we wonder, “Why on earth was the tree delivered so early?” Halloween is Tuesday, and Thanksgiving is several weeks away. Talk about rushing the season. Maybe we can decorate it with pumpkins...
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‘Breaking Bad' in the Seaport? Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul mix up cocktails at Grace by Nia
Looks like Seaport’s Grace by Nia is the place to be for celebrity sightings! Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul mixed up cocktails and talked with guests at the neighborhood hot spot on Sunday night for a surprise pop-up appearance for their mezcal brand Dos Hombres. The post Caught in Southie – Bryan Cranston + Aaron Paul appeared…
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Swifties, report to City Tap for 3-day ‘Eras' takeover
With Taylor Swift dominating the headlines due to her rumored romance with NFL star Travis Kelce, anticipation for the release of her “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert movie has reached its pinnacle. And this Thursday through Saturday, “Swifties” are being invited to meet up at City Tap House in Boston’s Fort Point area for what’s been dubbed “The...
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Sullivan's is removing its outdoor seating due to aggressive seagulls
We’ve seen them out Castle Island in Boston, loitering near Sullivan’s, looking for the right moment to strike. Seagulls, aka brazen street toughs with wings. Evidently, this summer has been particularly dangerous when it comes to the seagulls. And it’s not one or two, it can be up to 20 seagulls swooping down from above and attacking unsuspecting Sully’s...
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Caught in Southie: 50 Cent at Grace by Nia
Rapper 50 Cent was spotted in South Boston on Saturday night. The rapper made a surprise appearance at the new restaurant and speakeasy, Grace by Nia, surprising the crowd with his performance of “In Da Club.” You can check out the video on Instagram! 50 Cent was not the only celebrity who was “Caught in Southie” this weekend. Dorchester native and actor…
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Boston City Council Passes New Redistricting Map
The Boston City Council passed a new map of council districts on Wednesday, with a 10-2 vote meeting the deadline to keep the city’s fall elections on schedule. Earlier this month, the council was sent back to the drawing board to create a new redistricting map. U.S. District Judge Pattie Saris ruled that the council violated the Equal Protection...
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Council President Calls for Creation of Office to Tackle Boston's Rat Problem
In an effort to tackle the persisting issue of rats in Boston, City Council President Ed Flynn is calling for a hearing on the creation of an Office of Pest Control to lead rodent mitigation operations. Flynn will introduce the hearing order at Wednesday’s Boston City Council meeting. Since the pandemic, Flynn said pest control has become a major...