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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 [...]
Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour Kicks Off Christmas Time in East Boston
For 29 years, the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour has ushered in the holiday season with treats, music, and an opportunity [...]
Former Boston police detective indicted on OUI in East Boston, negligent operation charges
BOSTON, December 4, 2025 – A former Boston police detective was indicted by a Suffolk County grand jury last month [...]
Councilors Flynn & Coletta Zapata Passed Resolution in Support of Expanding Prevention of Drink Spiking
BOSTON – This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn and Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata passed a unanimous resolution in support [...]
Death Investigation in the Area of Havre Street and Cunard Way in East Boston
At about 5:50 PM, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio [...]
East Boston Officers Arrest Suspect After Person with a Knife Call
About 7:23 PM, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) responded to the area of [...]
We Did It, Eastie— Street Cleaning Season Is (Basically) Over!
Love it or hate it, Street cleaning ends November 30th. Give yourselves a round of applause and pat on the [...]
Residents Say Eastie Intersection Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen
If you’ve ever driven through the intersection of Bennington Street and Brooks Street, you already know—it’s stressful out there. Neighbors say the setup is beyond [...]
Why You Should Be Watching Ken Burns’ New Documentary The American Revolution
Ken Burns has a new PBS documentary — The American Revolution — and if you live in Boston, it’s worth adding to your watch list. The six-part [...]
UPDATE: 13-Year-Old Kaylee Damasio, of East Boston has been safely located.
UPDATE: 13-Year-Old Kaylee Damasio, of East Boston has been safely located. Original Post: BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s [...]
NeighborhoodHealth in East Boston Installs Boston’s First 24/7 Public-Health Vending Machine
A new public-health vending machine has been installed outside NeighborHealth on Gove Street, marking the first 24-hour outdoor health-supply vending machine in Boston. The initiative [...]
Councilor Coletta Zapata claims City Council presidency
Councilors Worrell and Mejia indicate they will stay in the race regardless. Despite the confirmation process for the next City Council President not occurring until [...]
EBO + Co Grocery Steps Up to Help After SNAP Cuts
Outside EBO + Co Grocery on Meridian Street, a handwritten sign has been turning heads: “Did your SNAP benefits get taken away? We think that’s extremely [...]