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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 device and hidden camera were [...]
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 Wu’s $4.9 billion budget. The [...]
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. Mayor Michelle Wu announced on [...]
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 Police Department, Revere Police Department, [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Mayor Wu Releases 2030 Climate Action Plan to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Strengthen Boston’s Climate Resilience
The City’s report provides a roadmap for how Boston will achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and increase resilience against sea level rise and extreme [...]
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 across Greater Boston. We’re talking [...]
‘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 delays and funding losses for [...]
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, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu [...]
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 No Taxation Without Representation rally. [...]
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 run, stopped to check on [...]
