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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 [...]
Loud Wake-Up Call in Eastie After Early Morning Federal Raid with Percussion Grenades
Things got loud—really loud—on one East Boston street early this week. According to Universal Hub, residents on Lubec Street were jolted awake around 6 a.m. [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Launch of Boston’s Summer Youth Jobs Program
BOSTON – Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) today announced that paid youth job [...]
East Boston Ferry Service is Back on March 30th
Travel on the high seas The East Boston ferry operates on weekdays and weekends from March 30th through November 30 between East Boston, at Lewis [...]
One Lucky Duck: East Boston Resident wins $1M on a scratch ticket!
An East Boston resident has claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Gold 50X” instant ticket [...]
MassDOT’s Name of Snowplow Winner Announced and “Flake Maye” might be our favorite
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the winners of the fourth annual “Name A Snowplow” contest for [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Talks Trump, BPS and Improving City Services in Second Inaugural Address
Mayor Michelle Wu was sworn in for her second term on Monday at Symphony Hall. She spent much of 2025 [...]
In a City Hall Twist, Councilor Breadon Elected President after Last Minute Withdrawal of Coletta Zapata
Allston-Brighton’s Liz Breadon will serve as president for Boston’s 58th City Council, beating District 4’s Brian Worrell seven to six. [...]
After 100 years of restrictions, shellfish can be harvested in Boston Harbor.
Big news, all those who had “start clamming and shellfishing” on their 2026 new things to try list. For the [...]
Boston’s Inauguration 2026 Week of Programming and Community Events
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a week-long series of programming to mark the City of Boston Inauguration 2026 and create space [...]
BPD Community Alert: New Year’s Eve Safety Reminder, Be Aware of Drink Spiking and Report Suspicious Activity
The Boston Police Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable New Year’s Eve. As New Year’s celebrations and First Night festivities approach, we want to [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Four-Year Contract with Boston Firefighters IAFF Local 718
BOSTON – Tuesday, December 30, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a new four-year contract has been ratified by the membership of Boston Firefighters [...]
Wind + Trash Day = a big mess in the neighborhood
If Tuesday is your trash day, you most likely woke up to garbage strewn about the streets. Yikes. A Wind Advisory is in effect for [...]
FYI: South Station Commuter Rail Fare Gates in Operation Starting December 30
Commuter Rail fare gates at South Station will be introduced to passengers incrementally beginning tomorrow with more fare gates expected to be in service as [...]
Missing Teen Alert: Jeydin C from East Boston
On Saturday, December 27th, the Condon Community Center in South Boston posted the following alert on social media: Missing Teen: Jeydin C, 16, from East [...]
Start of 2026 with a First Day Hike – it’s the 35th Anniversary of this tradition
Kick off the new year with fresh air and movement by joining a state park guided hike on Jan. 1, 2026. BOSTON — Continuing its tradition [...]
