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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 [...]
Election Day is Tuesday – Here are some reminders.
The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that Election Day (Preliminary) is Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 – polls are open between 7am-8pm. You’ll be voting [...]
City of Boston Announces Spooky Streets Grant Program
BOSTON — Friday, September 5, 2025 — Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing [...]
Tania Fernandes Anderson sentenced to one month in prison for kickback scandal
Former City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was sentenced to one month in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and [...]
BPD Community Alert: Beware of Cell Phone Bandits
BPD Community Alert:Â The Boston Police Department is alerting the community about a series of recent cell phone thefts occurring after [...]
East Boston Man to Be Sentenced in State Police CDL Corruption Case
An East Boston man is set to be sentenced this week for his role in a corruption scheme that handed [...]
NH Man Charged with 4th OUI After Causing Chaos in East Boston
A New Hampshire man with three prior OUIs under his belt is facing yet another impaired driving charge after causing [...]
Early Voting in Boston – A Quick Guide
Any registered Boston voter can vote at any early voting location. You don’t need an excuse or reason to vote early. Not sure if you’re registered? Find [...]
Celebrate 42 Years of New Edition in Boston – Get all the fun details
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a series of events honoring New Edition, the legendary Boston-based R&B group founded in Roxbury in 1978, on Saturday, August [...]
SPARK Council panel says NIMBY neighbors and state regulations impede Boston’s nightlife
The Spark Council is a volunteer leadership and civic engagement program for millennial and Gen Z residents responsible for leading engagement initiatives and advising the [...]
Late Night with MBTA: starting August 24th service will be extended an extra hour on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced that, effective August 24 as part of Fall 2025 service changes, all subway lines and eight frequent bus [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Declares a Heat Emergency in the City of Boston
BOSTON – Sunday, August 10, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Monday, August 11 [...]
Suspect Arrested in East Boston Hammer Assault
On Wednesday, August 7, 2025, officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) arrested 37-year-old Eric Vargas of East Boston on charges of Assault and Battery with a [...]