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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 [...]
MBTA Transit Police Would Like a Word with This Person in Connection to an Assault + Battery on Blue Line
Do you recognize this person? Transit Police posted the following message on X this week:
Mayor Wu Declares a Snow Emergency, Parking Ban in Effect Sunday, January 25th at 8am
Residents are encouraged to stay home. If travel is necessary, please use public transportation. BOSTON – Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today [...]
Breadon begins council presidency with focus on reducing council bloat and economic stabilization
District 9’s Liz Breadon has served as City Council President for just over two weeks now. Her election came after the surprise withdrawal of District 1’s Councilor [...]
East Boston Man to Be Sentenced in State Police CDL Corruption Case
An East Boston man is set to be sentenced this week for his role in a corruption scheme that handed [...]
NH Man Charged with 4th OUI After Causing Chaos in East Boston
A New Hampshire man with three prior OUIs under his belt is facing yet another impaired driving charge after causing [...]
Early Voting in Boston – A Quick Guide
Any registered Boston voter can vote at any early voting location. You don’t need an excuse or reason to vote early. [...]
Celebrate 42 Years of New Edition in Boston – Get all the fun details
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a series of events honoring New Edition, the legendary Boston-based R&B group founded in Roxbury [...]
SPARK Council panel says NIMBY neighbors and state regulations impede Boston’s nightlife
The Spark Council is a volunteer leadership and civic engagement program for millennial and Gen Z residents responsible for leading [...]
Late Night with MBTA: starting August 24th service will be extended an extra hour on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced that, effective August 24 as part of Fall 2025 service changes, all subway [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Declares a Heat Emergency in the City of Boston
BOSTON – Sunday, August 10, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Monday, August 11 [...]
Suspect Arrested in East Boston Hammer Assault
On Wednesday, August 7, 2025, officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) arrested 37-year-old Eric Vargas of East Boston on charges of Assault and Battery with a [...]
City Council condemns Trump’s efforts to repeal Obama-era climate policy
Boston’s city council unanimously moved to condemn the Trump administration's proposal to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Endangerment Finding – the legal basis for [...]
Pickup Truck Crashes Into Eastie Home, Driver Seriously Injured
A little past midnight on Wednesday, things got intense at the corner of Chelsea and Emmons Streets in East Boston. A pickup truck lost control [...]
Mayor Wu Issues a Heat Advisory for the City of Boston
BOSTON – Monday, July 28, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning today, Monday, July 28 through [...]
Aww, rats! Local Pest Pro Says It’s Time to Crack Down on Messy Neighbors and Lazy Landlords
Amidst a growing rat problem and public debate over whether the Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP) is sufficient to mitigate vermin, local pest control specialists are seeing [...]
