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Mayor Wu Declares Cold Emergency + Shares Safety Tips as Brutally Cold Weather Arrives This Weekend
BOSTON – Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a cold emergency in the City of Boston for Friday, January 23, through Sunday, [...]
Council President Breadon releases Council Committee Assignments. Coletta Zapata to Serve as Vice President and Chair Government Operations
After winning the city council presidency by a single vote, District 9 Councilor Liz Breadon has completed the Council’s committee assignments for the 2026-2027 term. [...]
On Tuesday Night on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon – Matt Damon + Ben Affleck say every town and city in MA
Three Guys from Boston (MATT DAMON, BEN AFFLECK, & JIMMY) Say Every Town and City in Massachusetts How do you think they did? “The Tonight Show” is the longest-running talk show on television and the #1 late-night program on digital. [...]
Time Out Market Boston Is Closing on January 23
Time Out Market Boston, the large food hall at 401 Park in the Fenway, is set to close later this month, according to The Boston Globe. [...]
Mayor Wu Delivers First Ever State of Schools Address
BOSTON – Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – This evening Mayor Michelle Wu delivered the first ever State of the Schools [...]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new and improved Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School in East Boston
BOSTON - Monday, October 27, 2025 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper, the City's [...]
Yes, there were fireworks on Monday AND Tuesday night over Boston Harbor. Here’s the reason.
You ask. We answered. You’re not crazy. There was an elaborate fireworks display over Boston Harbor on Monday AND Tuesday [...]
City of Boston Licening Board Approves Four New Liquor Licenses
The businesses—who were approved for zip code restricted licenses—are located in East Boston, Roxbury, and the South End BOSTON – [...]
New Housing Ordinance gives City “right of first refusal” in redeveloping municipal property into affordable housing
The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Wednesday, October 8, prioritizing the conversion of surplus municipal property into affordable housing. These [...]
Councilors Breadon, Louijenne, and Coletta Zapata exploring city-run grocery stores to keep food on the table
The City Council approved a hearing for Wednesday to examine the feasibility of publicly owned grocery stores to strengthen Boston’s [...]
Boston Housing Authority to Deploy Extrasense AI-Enhanced Cameras In Ongoing War on Rats
Over the next six months, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) and Extrasense Technology Incorporated will pilot AI-enhanced rodent monitoring cameras at BHA properties in Brighton [...]
14-year-old girl stabbed near East Boston High School last month.
In a disturbing incident near East Boston High School, a 14-year-old has been ordered held without bail after allegedly stabbing another teen girl, according to [...]
Federal Government Shutdown – Here’s what you need to know
Well, here we go… At 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, the federal government officially shut down after Congress couldn’t get it together to pass [...]
MBTA Cracks Down: Bus Lane/Stop Parkers to Face Automated Fines in 2026
Heads up, Eastie! If you’ve been taking a chance, parking in bus lanes and bus stops, your days are numbered. The MBTA has just approved [...]
Fire on Saratoga Street in East Boston on Monday morning – here’s how you can help those displaced.
Boston Fire responded to a call around 3:43am on Monday, September 22nd at 409 Saratoga Street in East Boston. The flames affected the first and [...]
MCCA Awards $115,000 in Community Partnership Grants to 23 Boston Nonprofits
Boston – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announced it has distributed $115,000 in Community Partnership Grants to 23 Boston-based nonprofits during its annual awards luncheon [...]