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“Let the games begin.” City Council fails to certify 2026 rules during first official meeting
The 2026 legislative year of Boston’s City Council has not had a productive start. The council filled the long-vacant District 7 seat, held a heated [...]
Hundreds of Snow-Related Fines Issued as 311 Complaints Roll In
City of Boston inspectors have already issued hundreds of fines tied to snow removal after this past weekend’s storm, as residents across the city continue [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Emergency + Parking Ban to End Monday, January 26th at 8pm; School will be closed on Tuesday, January 27
BOSTON – Monday, January 26, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the snow emergency and parking ban currently in effect will be lifted [...]
BPD In the Community: Cadets Hit the Ice at Learn-to-Skate Sessions in East Boston
Despite cold temperatures and snowy conditions, Boston Police Cadets and community members continued to stay active and engaged during today’s Learn-to-Skate sessions, hosted by the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
USS Constitution is Underway on Friday
History in Motion USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway on Friday, September 19th, from Charlestown Navy Yard at 10:00 A.M. The cruise will be [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Officially Launches Annual Legacy Business Award Nominations
Residents are encouraged to nominate iconic, long-standing businesses located within the city by October 31, 2025 BOSTON – Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – Today, Mayor [...]
City Councilors, fellow candidates, and local influencers respond to Josh Kraft’s suspended mayoral campaign.
It has been a rough few weeks for now former mayoral candidate and philanthropist Josh Kraft. In August, he parted ways with top campaign advisers. [...]
East Boston Latin Music and Dance Festival Celebrates Unity and “The Good Fight” in East Boston Memorial Park
The fourth annual East Boston Latin Music and Dance Festival took place on Friday, September 13, as an early kick-off for Hispanic Heritage Month. The [...]
