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Eastie Couple Charged After Alleged Racist Incident at Restaurant Patio
An East Boston husband and wife are facing multiple charges after an alleged racist confrontation at a restaurant on Porter Street turned physical, according to [...]
Statements on Fallen Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff, Jr.
BOSTON – Sunday, May 24, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and Fire Commissioner Rodney Marshall issued the following statements on the passing of Firefighter Robert [...]
Ain’t no party like a Summer Block Party – Apply for a Grant from the City of Boston
Just a reminder that applications are still open for the Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing’s Summer Block Party Grant! As Boston celebrates Boston 250 and prepares [...]
City Council rejects resolution to reallocate elected official salary increase to cut programs
The Boston City Council rejected a resolution Wednesday that would rescind the approved salary increase package for elected officials. The resolution’s sponsors, Councilors Ed Flynn [...]
After 4-alarm fire on Princeton Street in East Boston, here’s how you can help those in need.
A massive fire ripped through multiple buildings in East Boston on Sunday evening, sending heavy smoke and prompting a large [...]
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 [...]
Massport to Attempt Guinness World Records ™ Title for World’s Largest Soccer Ball on East Boston Waterfront
45-foot soccer ball installation will be visible across Boston Harbor BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will showcase the organization’s [...]
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 with a summer-long “Fiesta de [...]
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 call for a person with [...]
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 [...]