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Guess what? It’s about to get hot again. City of Boston issues a Heat Advisory for July 14 and July 15
BOSTON – Monday, July 13, 2026 –  The City of Boston is reminding residents and visitors of hot weather safety tips as high temperatures are forecast [...]
BPD Arrest Suspect for Damaging Cars with a Cinderblock in East Boston
Oh dear. At about 5:13 PM on Sunday, July 12, 2026, officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio call for a [...]
City Council Endorses Effort to Keep Later Last Call and Social Districts Through the Summer
The City Council endorsed a State Senate bill allowing municipalities to opt in to maintain extended last call hours and social districts through the end of [...]
Stay Cool, Eastie: Heat Advisory in Effect Thursday and Friday
BOSTON – Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Thursday, July 9, through [...]
Boston Joins Growing Legal Fight Against Social Media Platforms Over Student Mental Health
BOSTON – July 8, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston, on behalf of Boston [...]
Boston Target Shoppers Helping Fund Boston Charities including one in Eastie
Shoppers at the South Bay store in Dorchester and other Boston Target stores can help several Boston nonprofits as the [...]
East Boston is Ready to Cheer on Colombia
East Boston is decked out in yellow, blue, and red as Colombian pride takes center stage ahead of Friday night's [...]
Boston Crime Up Slightly as Summer Surge Looms
As the weather warms, high-profile criminal incidents and reports of shots being fired in residential neighborhoods challenge Mayor Michelle Wu’s [...]
Mayor Wu Announces More Free World Cup Watch Parties Across Boston
BOSTON – Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a slate of free, family-friendly watch parties for the remaining FIFA [...]
Go Team USA! City of Boston Announces Free Indoor World Cup Watch Party at MGM Music Hall
BOSTON – June 30, 2026 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a free, family-friendly watch party for the USA vs. [...]
MBTA announces free evening rides, expanded services, and safety protocols ahead of Independence Day celebrations
With the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution around the corner, the MBTA will offer free fares on bus, subway, commuter rail, and The RIDE paratransit service [...]
City of Boston Shares Preparation to Protect Residents and Visitors Against Extreme Heat
BOSTON – June 26, 2026 – Ahead of forecasted high temperatures this coming week, the City of Boston today announced extreme heat preparations underway and [...]
Council considers keeping the party going with permanent 3.a.m. last call for local bars
Councilor Brian Worrell has proposed a new Home Rule Petition to permanently extend the hours during which bars and restaurants can serve alcohol to 3 [...]
25-Foot Sailboat from Piers Parking Sailing Club ran aground off of Castle Island on Thursday
Oh dear. According to BFD, a 25-foot sailboat ran aground off of Castle Island on Thursday afternoon. Two people were rescued from the boat without [...]
Beep Beep! Boston Cabs Are Making a Comeback via Rideshare apps
Well, this feels a little nostalgic. Remember calling a landline for a cab? Or hailing a cab after a night out? No, okay, we’re dating [...]
Take a Walk Through History: Tour250 Highlights 25 New Boston Neighborhood Markers
BOSTON – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map experience featuring 25 new historic [...]
