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USACE proposes 16-mile flood barrier across 5 Boston neighborhoods
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the City of Boston have partnered to build flood protection along the city’s extensive 47-mile coastline. [...]
Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour in East Boston on July 27
Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident [...]
MNA returns to work after historic strike. Union leaders call on MGB to return to the bargaining table in good faith.
More than 4,000 registered nurses and 450 Home Care clinicians have returned to work this week after the largest nursing strike in Massachusetts history. Although [...]
No Boston, No Party: Glasgow’s Famous Traffic Cone Arrives in Boston
BOSTON – Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Maura Healey, Massport CEO Richard Davey and Meet Boston President & CEO Martha J. [...]
It’s official! The World’s Largest Soccer Ball is here in East Boston
We did it! "Go Big or Go Home!"Â On Friday, city officials gathered at Piers Park in East Boston to [...]
Heads Up, Eastie: BPD Warn Residents About ATM Skimming Scam
East Boston residents are being urged to keep an eye out when using ATMs and payment terminals after a skimming [...]
Eight arrested in City Hall while protesting youth job cuts in Wu’s budget
Eight were arrested Wednesday after a protest in the Iannella Chamber during the City Council’s final vote on Mayor Michelle [...]
Last Call Just Got Later During the World Cup For Some Boston Bars
Raise your glass, night owls. Some Boston bars will be granted 3 a.m. last call licenses during the World Cup. [...]
Multi-Agency Drug Investigation Leads to Major Cocaine Seizure in East Boston
Members of the Districts A-7 (East Boston) and A-1 (Downtown Boston) Drug Control Units, working in partnership with the Everett [...]
Massport to Attempt Guinness World Records ™ Title for World’s Largest Soccer Ball on East Boston Waterfront
45-foot soccer ball installation will be visible across Boston Harbor BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will showcase the organization’s [...]
Front-Row Seats for Sail Boston’s Parade of Sail Are Now on Sale – Get the details!
Boston, MA – Sail Boston is proud to announce that tickets are now available for purchase for the highly anticipated Meet Boston Parade of Sail [...]
Council passes BPS budget. Kicks other items into next week.
In a 10-to-3 vote, the Boston City Council delayed voting on Mayor Michelle Wu’s $4.9 billion 2027 fiscal-year budget proposal until next week. This follows [...]
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, [...]
