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Council affirms support for mail-in voting amidst USPS order
The City Council voiced support for mail-in voting as the United States Postal Service (USPS) imposed additional requirements on vote-by-mail systems ahead of the midterms. [...]
USS Constitution is Underway on Friday
History in Motion USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway on Friday, September 25th from Charlestown Navy Yard at 10:00 A.M. The cruise will be [...]
City Council pledges to not cross the picket line at Encore Boston
The City Council has extended unanimous support to striking workers at Encore Boston Harbor, pledging not to patronize the casino until workers are offered a [...]
Unauthorized Bike Lane Markings Raise Safety Concerns at Busy Boston Intersection
A busy Boston intersection is once again raising safety concerns following another crash involving a scooter. According to NBC10 Boston, Boston City Councilor Erin Murphy [...]
Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month with Three New BPL Card Designs
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Boston Public Library is celebrating with three brand-new library card designs! The new cards were [...]
Hitting the Road for Labor Day Weekend? Here’s When to Leave
Heading out of town for Labor Day Weekend? You might want to get an early start. AAA released its Labor [...]
City Council considers 12 weeks of full pay through updated Paid Parental Leave program
Returning to the Council Chambers after the birth of her son, Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata filed a new ordinance that [...]
Election Day Reminders from the City of Boston – Don’t forget to vote on September 1st
BOSTON – Friday, August 28, 2026 – The City of Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the State Primary [...]
Eastie Community Shows Some Love for King Kong, the “Mayor of Eagle Hill”
East Boston is showing up for one of Eagle Hill’s most beloved residents — King Kong, a 10-year-old dog affectionately [...]
Local Budtenders Say “Vote No On 8”
A decade after legal weed came to Massachusetts, Ballot Question 8 seeks to recriminalize recreational marijuana and to limit the [...]
Boston Family Days Expands with Free Guided History Tours Across the City
More than 500 Boston Public Schools families will explore the City’s neighborhoods, history and cultural landmarks through free guided tours BOSTON – Tuesday, August 25, 2026 [...]
Boston Man Charged with Manslaughter in Deadly Boston Harbor Boat Crash
A Boston man has been indicted in connection with the deadly boat crash near Logan Airport that killed a 24-year-old woman earlier this year. According [...]
Eastie Neighbor Brings Her Family’s Colombian Coffee to Boston
Here’s a great Eastie story to go with your morning coffee! East Boston resident Marcela Villa is bringing a taste of her native Colombia to [...]
Boston’s Best Gardens: Winners Announced for the 30th Annual Mayor’s Garden Contest
BOSTON - Monday, August 24, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the 30th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest in a ceremony celebrating the exceptional [...]
Plans Change for Bennington Street Bike Lane in East Boston
There’s been a change of plans for a stretch of Bennington Street in East Boston. According to Universal Hub, the Boston Public Improvement Commission approved [...]
Early Voting for the State Primary Begins Saturday in Boston
Ready to cast your ballot? Early voting for the September 1 State Primary kicks off in Boston on Saturday, August 22, and runs through Friday, [...]
