South Boston

Boston Woman Charged With Trying To Extort Lawyer For Breast Implants

Police say a Boston woman demanded $7,000 from a lawyer so she could get a breast enhancement.

2013/05/16

The Boston Police were out in full force, both as a part of the parade and for security.

Big Jump In Arrests At This Year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Arrests were up significantly at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston this year.

2013/03/18

Jonathan H. Barrett (Credit: Hingham Police)

South Boston Man Arrested For Driving Drunk With Toddlers In Backseat

Police say a 39-year-old South Boston man had his three toddlers in the backseat of his car when he crashed into a taxi while drunk Sunday afternoon.

2013/03/04

Attorney Working With Lynch Campaign Struck, Killed In South Boston

A prominent Boston attorney who was working for Rep. Stephen Lynch’s U.S. Senate campaign was killed Wednesday night.

2013/02/28

A man was struck and killed by a taxi cab in South Boston.

Man Struck, Killed By Taxi Cab In South Boston

Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a taxi cab in South Boston Wednesday night.

2013/02/27

Corey Thompson was found dead beneath an Interstate 93 overpass early Monday morning.

Police ID Body Found Under I-93 As Roxbury Man

Police say the body found under I-93 Monday is that of a 43-year-old Roxbury resident.

2013/02/26

A bottle of scotch does the trick in South Boston. (CBS)

Unique Parking Space Savers In Boston After Blizzard

The space savers included chairs in South Boston, a mattress in Charlestown and a child’s playpen in Brighton.

2013/02/12

State Senator Jack Hart Stepping Down

A Massachusetts state senator who played a key role in the revitalization of the South Boston waterfront and was seen by some as the next Senate president is stepping down to enter private law practice.

2013/01/29

43rd Annual MLK Breakfast in South Boston. (Photo: WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Karen Twomey)

Coakley Draws Parallels Between King And Gun Violence At Annual MLK Breakfast

Hundreds of people packed the convention center in South Boston Monday to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a breakfast in his honor.

2013/01/21