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Mayor Wu Announces Two Downtown Social Districts through the month of July!
BOSTON – Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that patrons will be able to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors within the Social [...]
Wu reverses City Council cuts to Transportation Department personnel in amended $4.9 billion budget proposal
Budget season is almost over. On Wednesday morning, Mayor Michelle Wu returned an updated Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the City Council, accepting all the [...]
These Boston Bars Can Stay Open Until 3 a.m. During the World Cup
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a later last call in the city! Mayor Michelle Wu announced on Tuesday that Boston [...]
It’s official! The World’s Largest Soccer Ball is here in East Boston
We did it! "Go Big or Go Home!" On Friday, city officials gathered at Piers Park in East Boston to celebrate the unveiling of the [...]
BPD Community Alert: Boston Police Warn of Drink Spiking and Urge Victims to Report Incidents
BPD Community Alert: As area College Commencements approach and graduation parties take place, the Boston Police Department would like to remind [...]
ATTENTION: MCCA 2026 Community Partnership Grant and Hospitality Scholarship application deadlines are June 5
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority invites eligible organizations and students to apply for the Community Partnership Grants and Hospitality Scholarships Program. Learn more by visiting here! Applications close [...]
“We refuse to let our digital rights be dismantled.” City Council opposes state social media ban.
The City Council voiced unanimous opposition to a Massachusetts State Legislature bill that would prohibit users under 16 from using [...]
Update: A 24-year-old woman from Andover has died after boat crash in Boston Harbor in East Boston
Update: According to the Suffolk County DA Office, a 24-year-old Andover woman died when the recreational boat she was on [...]
Chelsea Is Hosting Outdoor World Cup Watch Parties All Summer Long
Get ready, soccer fans! Chelsea, our neighbor next door, is turning up the energy for the 2026 FIFA World Cup [...]
Two Female Juveniles Arrested After Robbing and Assaulting Victim in East Boston
At about 8:54 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2026, officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio [...]
Council resolution supporting a committee to advocate for young people will not create a committee to advocate for young people.
Outside our world-renowned colleges, Boston is not a great place for young residents. Rent is high, job prospects are limited, and happy hour is still [...]
Mayor Wu + BAA Announce Recipients of the Fastest Bostonian Awards at the 130th Boston Marathon including one from East Boston
BOSTON – Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients of the Fastest Bostonians Awards, [...]
Boston Influencer Stuck on Quarantined Cruise Ship Amid Deadly Outbreak
Yikes. What a nightmare. A Boston influencer is sharing a pretty scary experience from the middle of the Atlantic. According to The Boston Globe, Boston-based travel [...]
Cheers to New Full Liquor Licenses in the Neighborhood
Big news for Boston’s restaurant scene: more spots are getting an upgrade to their drink menus. Last week, the Boston Licensing Board approved local restaurants [...]
Convicted Felon from East Boston Indicted for Unlawfully Possessing Machinegun and Ghost Guns
Defendant previously convicted of possession of a firearm without a license and carrying a loaded firearm BOSTON – An East Boston man has been indicted [...]
Tale of Two Stadiums: Council opposition to Everett stadium parking raises questions on White Stadium
The Robert Kraft-owned, 25,000-seat New England Revolution (NE) soccer stadium in Everett has only a parking lot that accommodates 75 cars. The lack of on-site [...]
