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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 ever for our community to [...]
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 address to showcase the Boston [...]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new and improved Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School in East Boston
BOSTON - Monday, October 27, 2025 - Â Today, Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper, the City's Public Facilities Department, and community [...]
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 night. The display was hosted [...]
Tensions Rise on the Road to City Hall: Wu, Kraft, and Challengers Spar at First Mayoral Forum
Through Boston’s early race for its 55th mayoral election this coming November, incumbent Michelle Wu has held a significant lead over [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lesson for Kids
City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston BOSTON – Friday, May 16, 2025 – [...]
Waymo Begins Mapping Boston Streets for Potential Robotaxi Expansion
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company under Alphabet Inc., has initiated mapping operations in Boston, signaling a potential expansion of its [...]
Woman follows GPS onto train tracks in Chelsea.
Good grief. We know following GPS to get to a destination is usually essential, but common sense needs to jump [...]
Man Shot in East Boston Over the Weekend
A man is in critical condition following a shooting in East Boston late Saturday night. Boston police officers, who were [...]
East Boston Drug Control Unit Recovered Cocaine, and Drug Manufacturing Material after a Search Warrant
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Unit of District A-7 (East Boston) and District E-5 [...]
Mayor Wu Announced 2025 Open Street Series – Find out where and when!
BOSTON – Wednesday, May 7, 2025 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2025 Open Streets Series and the return of Open Newbury. This summer [...]
BPD Community Alert: Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Individual involved in Armed Robbery in East Boston
The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual shown in the accompanying image in connection with the following incident: On [...]
Smile, Eastie —Bus Lane Cameras Are Coming for You
Attention, Eastie drivers: Starting this fall, the MBTA is rolling out cameras to catch those who block bus lanes or stops. If you’re caught, expect a [...]
Mayor Wu + BAA Announce Recipients of the Fastest Bostonian Awards at the 129th Boston Marathon
BOSTON – Monday, April 28, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients of the third annual awards [...]
2-Alarm Fire in East Boston on Sunday Morning
BFD responded to a call for a fire at 11 Morre Street in East Boston around 9am on Sunday. Fire was visible on the first [...]
BPD Community Alert: Online Romance Scams
The Boston Police Department is alerting the public about an increase in online romance scams. These scams are targeting people of all ages through dating [...]