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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 [...]
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 Michelle Wu has named Rodney [...]
City of Boston Licensing Board Approves Five Liquor License Upgrades for Beer + Wine Licensees including one in Eastie
BOSTON - Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - The Boston Licensing Board recently approved five applications from beer and wine licensees [...]
Shop Local Art While You Grab Your Groceries at EBO + Co
Love to see neighbors supporting neighbors. EBO + Co Grocery has teamed up with local East Boston artist Matt Baynes, [...]
Fugitive Unit Arrest Suspect Wanted for Rape in East Boston
A man wanted out of California was arrested in East Boston early Thursday morning, according to Boston Police. Local and [...]
Be a part of the City of Boston’s First-Ever Planning Academy
Have you ever wondered why your neighborhood looks and feels the way it does? If you join the Planning Academy, [...]
Meet The Shovel Man of East Boston – Leading by Example.
One Jeffries Point resident is taking matters (and a shovel) into his own hands after the recent snowstorms left streets [...]
Good Will Dunkin: We all could use a free coffee today – Find out how to get one.
“I gotta go see about a coffee.” Oooofff. That was not an easy Super Bowl to watch, but we Patriots [...]
Wu executive order condemns ICE actions in Minnesota, outlines Boston’s response to any local operations
Mayor Michelle Wu signed an executive order Thursday condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) egregious acts of violence in Minneapolis, including the fatal shootings of [...]
Drug Bust in East Boston Tied to Packages Sent Through the Mail
An East Boston resident is facing charges after a major drug trafficking investigation uncovered narcotics being shipped through the mail into the neighborhood. According to [...]
MassDOT Traffic Advisory: Overnight work on I-90 Eastbound near Bowker Overpass
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising the public of upcoming overnight work on I-90 eastbound in the vicinity of Bowker Overpass. This work [...]
East Boston’s Excel Academy Teacher wins the Milken Educator Award
East Boston is celebrating a big win for one of its educators. According to WCVB, Elizabeth Metts, a ninth-grade history teacher at Excel Academy Charter, [...]
“Let the games begin.” City Council fails to certify 2026 rules during first official meeting
The 2026 legislative year of Boston’s City Council has not had a productive start. The council filled the long-vacant District 7 seat, held a heated [...]
Hundreds of Snow-Related Fines Issued as 311 Complaints Roll In
City of Boston inspectors have already issued hundreds of fines tied to snow removal after this past weekend’s storm, as residents across the city continue [...]
