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Better Budget Alliance demands City Council reject Mayor’s $4.9 billion spending plan
Roughly 200 residents from more than 20 community groups marched on City Hall on Tuesday, demanding that the City Council reject Mayor Michelle Wu’s 4.9 [...]
DCR’s Project Shade Constitution Beach Construction Phase Meeting takes Place on June 3rd
Wednesday, June 3rd @ 6pm – 7pm Register for the meeting via the Zoom Registration Link. As part of DCR’s Project Shade, the Constitution Beach [...]
Eastie Couple Charged After Alleged Racist Incident at Restaurant Patio
An East Boston husband and wife are facing multiple charges after an alleged racist confrontation at a restaurant on Porter Street turned physical, according to [...]
Statements on Fallen Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff, Jr.
BOSTON – Sunday, May 24, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and Fire Commissioner Rodney Marshall issued the following statements on the passing of Firefighter Robert [...]
It’s Electric – New electric Bluebikes coming to the Boston
The City of Boston recently signed a new five-year deal with Lyft that will bring some big improvements to the bikeshare system [...]
‘Stalled projects, withheld updates, and communities left in the dark.’ Residents demand answers on paused street safety improvements.
A few dozen frustrated neighbors from across the city gathered before the City Council on Wednesday to speak out about [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Launch of 2026 Construction Season – See what’s being updated in the neighborhood
Upcoming projects include the rebuilding of sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps, repaved streets, and neighborhood safety improvements BOSTON – Wednesday, April 22, [...]
Councilor Mejia says she will not be participating in budget hearings at Tax Day rally
A small crowd gathered outside the Iannella Chamber before the City Council’s regular meeting on Wednesday, for Councilor Julia Mejia’s [...]
Seeking a neighborhood hero: woman saves a man’s life in East Boston, family would like to know her identity.
On Saturday, April 11th, near Sammy Carlo's Deli, a cyclist suffered a heart attack. A woman, out for a morning [...]
Dorchester Native Rodney Marshall Named Boston Fire Commissioner
Big news for Boston’s bravest: a familiar face is stepping into a major leadership role. According to the Boston Globe, Mayor [...]
One Boston Day: Perform an Act of Kindness
April 15th is One Boston Day! Let’s honor and reflect on all that is strong and resilient about the City of Boston! You’re also encouraged [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Files FY27 Budget that Protects Core City Services, Invests in Boston’s Future
BOSTON – Wednesday, April 8, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today filed her Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget and five-year 2027-2031 Capital Plan. The FY27 [...]
Breman Street Park splash pad is getting an update just in time for summer
Big news, Eastie families! Massport announced that the Breman Street Park splash pad will be getting upgraded! The splash pad will be closed from now [...]
BPS parents speak out on chronically late school buses at emergency hearing
Boston has one of the largest and most complex school transportation systems in the country. Every day, twenty thousand BPS students depend on school buses [...]
Loud Wake-Up Call in Eastie After Early Morning Federal Raid with Percussion Grenades
Things got loud—really loud—on one East Boston street early this week. According to Universal Hub, residents on Lubec Street were jolted awake around 6 a.m. [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Launch of Boston’s Summer Youth Jobs Program
BOSTON – Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) today announced that paid youth job [...]
