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East Boston is showing up for one of Eagle Hill’s most beloved residents — King Kong, a 10-year-old dog affectionately known around the neighborhood as the “Mayor of Eagle Hill.” [...]

A decade after legal weed came to Massachusetts, Ballot Question 8 seeks to recriminalize recreational marijuana and to limit the amount a person under 21 can possess. Voting yes on [...]

More than 500 Boston Public Schools families will explore the City’s neighborhoods, history and cultural landmarks through free guided tours BOSTON – Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced [...]

A Boston man has been indicted in connection with the deadly boat crash near Logan Airport that killed a 24-year-old woman earlier this year. According to the Suffolk County District [...]

Here’s a great Eastie story to go with your morning coffee! East Boston resident Marcela Villa is bringing a taste of her native Colombia to the neighborhood with Don Luis [...]

BOSTON - Monday, August 24, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the 30th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest in a ceremony celebrating the exceptional efforts of Boston’s urban gardeners. [...]

There’s been a change of plans for a stretch of Bennington Street in East Boston. According to Universal Hub, the Boston Public Improvement Commission approved a Boston Transportation Department proposal [...]

Ready to cast your ballot? Early voting for the September 1 State Primary kicks off in Boston on Saturday, August 22, and runs through Friday, August 28.  The deadline to register [...]

Getting around Eastie has been extra challenging lately, and some residents say the ongoing construction and road closures are now creating another headache — parking tickets. According to CBS Boston, [...]

At approximately 6:00 AM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) ​along with US Marshals arrested Mark Sullivan, 60-years-old, of Brockton​, in the area of 162 Warren Avenue in Brockton. [...]