LATEST NEWS
BPD Investigation Update: Suspect Arrested in 464 Meridian Street Homicide
Investigation Update: On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, members of the Boston Police Fugitive Unit assisted with the apprehension of Hamilton Mejia-Lainez, 24, of East Boston, [...]
Mayor Wu Proposes Changes to Boston’s Affordable Housing Rules to Encourage New Development
Mayor Michelle Wu announced proposed changes to Boston’s Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) and Linkage policies aimed at helping new housing and commercial development move forward amid [...]
Prohibition ‘up in smoke’ as voters reject Question 8
The Bay State has kept marijuana legal, with more than 75% of voters voting no on Question 8. This follows a months-long prohibition campaign backed [...]
Lithium-Ion Batteries Caused Dorchester Fire That Killed Boston Firefighter Bobby Kilduff
Boston fire officials have determined that lithium-ion batteries caused the three-alarm fire in Dorchester that claimed the life of veteran Boston firefighter Robert “Bobby” Kilduff [...]
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EAT & DRINK
No Love for Eastie? Boston Magazine Releases Top 50 Restaurants List
Boston Magazine has released its annual list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Boston, and East Boston didn't make the cut. With so many great [...]
Outdoor Dining Season Extended in Boston Through November 15th
The great outdoors! Good news if you’re not ready to say goodbye to patio season just yet! The City of Boston has extended its 2026 [...]
Buddy’s Bagels is Back in Eastie This Weekend!
Big news, bagel lovers! Buddy’s Bagels is back in action in Eastie! Orders are now open for this weekend, with pickup happening Saturday, October 10th [...]
A Cowboy Bar is Coming to East Boston’s Maverick Square
Giddy up, Eastie! A new cowboy bar is getting ready to open in Maverick Square! According to the Boston Globe, The Spur is coming to [...]
BOSTON REAL ESTATE
LIVING
New 35-Unit Apartment Building Proposed Near Suffolk Downs in East Boston
More development could be coming to Eastie! According to Universal [...]
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 [...]
FEATURES
Lace Up, Eastie: The Rink at The Tall Ship Returns November 27th
A winter wonderland in the neighborhood. The Rink at The Tall Ship is returning for its second season on Friday, November 27th, bringing winter fun [...]
Thanksgiving in Eastie: Your 2026 Neighborhood Guide
Get your stretchy pants ready, Eastie. Thanksgiving is almost here. Whether you're looking for a turkey dinner with all the fixins, a way to give [...]
Clean Giving: Free Laundry Day in East Boston on November 18th
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Lapels Laundromat in East Boston is giving back to the community with a special event called Clean Giving: Free Laundry [...]
Veterans Day in the Neighborhood 2026
Thank you, Veterans! Originally known as Armistice Day to honor the living veterans of World War I, Veterans Day has transformed into a holiday celebrating [...]
LIFESTYLE
Celebrate the Fall Equinox at Eastie Farm
Fall is officially here, and Eastie Farm is celebrating! On Tuesday, September 22nd, stop by Eastie Farm for a free Fall Equinox celebration from 5pm-8pm. [...]
City of Boston kicks off Free Fall Fitness Series Kicks Off This Week
BOSTON — September 16, 2026—The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced the 2026 Boston Parks Fall Fitness Series, [...]
The Return of the Donna Summer Disco Party
Get your hot pants and sequins ready! Get ready to dance the night away! The 12th Annual Donna Summer Disco Party returns to City Hall [...]
Guide to Moving Day in the Neighborhood
September 1st is right around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s Moving Day in the neighborhood! The next few weeks are [...]
SEE & DO
Weekend Picks – November 13th
Friday Night Mariachi at La Hacienda Tacos, margaritas, and live mariachi music? Sounds like a solid Friday night. Head to La Hacienda at 150 Meridian [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – November 9th
Compost your pumpkins Give your Halloween pumpkins a new life and compost them curbside on your neighborhood trash day! You can learn more here! Check out the [...]
Weekend Picks – November 6th
Harboring Creativity Returns to East Boston for Fourth Annual Art Show Get ready to celebrate Eastie’s creative side! The East Boston Artists Group is bringing [...]
Snowport Returns to Seaport on November 6th for the Holiday Season
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Seaport! Snowport is back for another season, bringing holiday shopping, festive activities, food, and plenty [...]
