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Wu executive order condemns ICE actions in Minnesota, outlines Boston’s response to any local operations
Mayor Michelle Wu signed an executive order Thursday condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) egregious acts of violence in Minneapolis, including the fatal shootings of [...]
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, [...]
Guide to Election Day: Meet the Boston City Council-At-Large Candidates
Election season is thankfully almost over. Though Josh Kraft dropping from the mayoral race in September has cleared the field [...]
With the threat of SNAP being paused, East Boston Steps Up: How to Help Your Neighbors in Need
As many families across Boston face cuts or a pause in their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)benefits, it’s more important than [...]
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 properties include schools, public safety [...]
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 food infrastructure. This comes in [...]
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 [...]
