LATEST NEWS
ZUMIX rocks out in the rain, celebrating 35 years of empowering young artists
Through this weekend's winds and rain, ZUMIX took over the DCR Hatch Shell to kick off the Esplanade Association’s GroundBeat concert series and celebrate 35 [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces the 2026 Legacy Business Award Winners
City hosted the 30 winners for a formal awards ceremony earlier this week BOSTON — Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners [...]
Constitution Beach Receives a 93% Water Quality Rating According to Save the Harbor
All Public Beaches from Nahant to Nantasket Receive a Water Quality Score Above 80% According to Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Water Quality Report Card [...]
New CharlieCard Designs Have Arrived And They Are Pretty Cool
The MBTA is giving the classic CharlieCard a fresh new look. Three limited-edition designs have been released to celebrate some big events happening in Boston, [...]
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EAT & DRINK
The Blue Caboose is now open for the season
Signs of Summer in Eastie The Blue Caboose, the iconic historic blue train car on the Greenway, is officially open for the season! The ice [...]
National Burger Day – Let’s Celebrate in the Neighborhood!
It’s National Burger Day! Whether you like it with the works or just a little ketchup, today is your perfect excuse to eat one! We [...]
A sign of summer in Eastie – Lobster Roll Kits from EBO + Co Grocery
It’s Lobster Roll Season at EBO Grocery! It's officially summer season. EBO + Co Grocery announced on Instagram that their legendary Lobster Roll Kits are [...]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Eastie
Cinco de Mayo is all about drinking delicious margaritas and chowing down on chips and guac. For those of you who plan to celebrate the [...]
BOSTON REAL ESTATE
LIVING
Eastie Development News: Six-Story Apartment Building Proposed Near Maverick Square
A new development proposal could bring more housing to East [...]
East Boston’s Building Boom Continues: New 41-Unit Project + a Park Coming to Maverick Street
Construction is underway at 9 McKay Place, where a five-story, [...]
Resilient East Boston Waterfront Project Site Walk on Thursday, November 6th
Be informed. Get involved. Join the City of Boston Planning [...]
East Boston Development News – 170 Units coming to Day Square
The Boston Business Journal is reporting that a local developer [...]
East Boston Development News: 28 Rental Units Going Up by Suffolk Downs
Developer Joseph Ricupero plans to renovate the commercial space at [...]
FEATURES
Pride Celebrations in the Neighborhood – 2026
It’s Pride Month in Boston and here’s a running list of events and promotions happening in and around the neighborhood! Pride Flag Raising at City [...]
Celebrate Eastie’s everyday heroes at “Portraits of Us” this weekend
The songwriting fellows of “Portraits of Us” have spent the spring hard at work writing original “portrait songs," commemorations of parents, teachers, and the people [...]
Free Ferry Weekend Returns May 30-31 with Free Trips to Georges Island
Update: Due to inclement weather, Saturday, May 30th's Free Ferry Weekend has been postponed to Saturday, June 6th. Free Ferry Day on Sunday, May 31st [...]
Guide to Memorial Day Weekend in the Neighborhood
Memorial Day is a national holiday and a day of remembrance for those who have died while serving in the armed forces of our country. [...]
LIFESTYLE
Let’s Get Movin’ New Balance Foundation 5K for Fitness Takes Place on June 6th
The 14th Annual Let’s Get Movin’ New Balance Foundation 5K for Fitness will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 6, 2026. This special event celebrates [...]
A new exhibition at AWG: On Motherhood in Times Like These
This June, multidisciplinary artist Kristen Freitas presents On Motherhood in Times Like These, a solo exhibition at the Atlantic Works Gallery exploring the layered realities [...]
Free Watercolor Painting Workshops in the City including one in East Boston
Enjoy a free, fun activity in a park near you! Join one of our watercolor painting workshops, lead by a local artist in various parks [...]
¡Viva Chile Boston! Takes place on Saturday, May 23
The 12 annual festival ¡Viva Chile Boston! this year, featuring special guests coming directly from Chile! You’re invited to enjoy a one-of-a-kind show presented by [...]
SEE & DO
Weekend Picks – June 5th
Now Open - The Blue Caboose The Blue Caboose, the iconic historic blue train car on the Greenway, is officially open for the season! The [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – June 1st
Traffic Advisory for the Funeral of Fallen BFD Firefighter Bobby Kilduff The Boston Police Department is issuing the following traffic advisory in connection with the [...]
Weekend Picks – May 28th
Free Watercolor Workshop Enjoy a free, fun activity in a park near you! Join one of Boston Parks Dept. watercolor painting workshops, led by a [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – May 25th
It’s Lobster Roll Season at EBO Grocery! It’s officially summer season. EBO + Co Grocery announced on Instagram that their legendary Lobster Roll Kits are back for the [...]