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Boston Target Shoppers Helping Fund Boston Charities including one in Eastie
Shoppers at the South Bay store in Dorchester and other Boston Target stores can help several Boston nonprofits as the department store chain recently kicked [...]
East Boston is Ready to Cheer on Colombia
East Boston is decked out in yellow, blue, and red as Colombian pride takes center stage ahead of Friday night's FIFA World Cup knockout match [...]
Boston Crime Up Slightly as Summer Surge Looms
As the weather warms, high-profile criminal incidents and reports of shots being fired in residential neighborhoods challenge Mayor Michelle Wu’s “safest city in the US” [...]
Mayor Wu Announces More Free World Cup Watch Parties Across Boston
BOSTON – Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a slate of free, family-friendly watch parties for the remaining FIFA World Cup™ matches. These watch parties, [...]
25-Foot Sailboat from Piers Parking Sailing Club ran aground off of Castle Island on Thursday
Oh dear. According to BFD, a 25-foot sailboat ran aground off of Castle Island on Thursday afternoon. Two people were [...]
Beep Beep! Boston Cabs Are Making a Comeback via Rideshare apps
Well, this feels a little nostalgic. Remember calling a landline for a cab? Or hailing a cab after a night [...]
Take a Walk Through History: Tour250 Highlights 25 New Boston Neighborhood Markers
BOSTON – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Two Downtown Social Districts through the month of July!
BOSTON – Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that patrons will be able to consume alcoholic [...]
Wu reverses City Council cuts to Transportation Department personnel in amended $4.9 billion budget proposal
Budget season is almost over. On Wednesday morning, Mayor Michelle Wu returned an updated Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the [...]
These Boston Bars Can Stay Open Until 3 a.m. During the World Cup
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a later last call in the city! Mayor Michelle Wu [...]
It’s official! The World’s Largest Soccer Ball is here in East Boston
We did it! "Go Big or Go Home!" On Friday, city officials gathered at Piers Park in East Boston to celebrate the unveiling of the [...]
Heads Up, Eastie: BPD Warn Residents About ATM Skimming Scam
East Boston residents are being urged to keep an eye out when using ATMs and payment terminals after a skimming device and hidden camera were [...]
Eight arrested in City Hall while protesting youth job cuts in Wu’s budget
Eight were arrested Wednesday after a protest in the Iannella Chamber during the City Council’s final vote on Mayor Michelle Wu’s $4.9 billion budget. The [...]
Last Call Just Got Later During the World Cup For Some Boston Bars
Raise your glass, night owls. Some Boston bars will be granted 3 a.m. last call licenses during the World Cup. Mayor Michelle Wu announced on [...]
Multi-Agency Drug Investigation Leads to Major Cocaine Seizure in East Boston
Members of the Districts A-7 (East Boston) and A-1 (Downtown Boston) Drug Control Units, working in partnership with the Everett Police Department, Revere Police Department, [...]
Massport to Attempt Guinness World Records ™ Title for World’s Largest Soccer Ball on East Boston Waterfront
45-foot soccer ball installation will be visible across Boston Harbor BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will showcase the organization’s attempt at the Guinness World [...]
