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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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Emergency + Parking Ban to End Monday, January 26th at 8pm; School will be closed on Tuesday, January 27
BOSTON – Monday, January 26, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the snow emergency and parking ban currently in effect will be lifted [...]
BPD In the Community: Cadets Hit the Ice at Learn-to-Skate Sessions in East Boston
Despite cold temperatures and snowy conditions, Boston Police Cadets and community members continued to stay active and engaged during today’s Learn-to-Skate sessions, hosted by the [...]
MBTA Transit Police Would Like a Word with This Person in Connection to an Assault + Battery on Blue Line
Do you recognize this person? Transit Police posted the following message on X this week:
Mayor Wu Declares a Snow Emergency, Parking Ban in Effect Sunday, January 25th at 8am
Residents are encouraged to stay home. If travel is necessary, please use public transportation. BOSTON – Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today [...]
Breadon begins council presidency with focus on reducing council bloat and economic stabilization
District 9’s Liz Breadon has served as City Council President for just over two weeks now. Her election came after the surprise withdrawal of District 1’s Councilor [...]
DCR Belle Isle Marsh Reservation Resource Management Plan Draft Release Public Meeting on Wednesday, February 4th
Wednesday, February 4th @ 6pm – 7:30pm Register for the meeting via the Zoom Registration Link. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has prepared [...]
