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We Did It, Eastie— Street Cleaning Season Is (Basically) Over!
Love it or hate it, Street cleaning ends November 30th. Give yourselves a round of applause and pat on the back, East Boston — we [...]
Residents Say Eastie Intersection Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen
If you’ve ever driven through the intersection of Bennington Street and Brooks Street, you already know—it’s stressful out there. Neighbors say the setup is beyond [...]
Why You Should Be Watching Ken Burns’ New Documentary The American Revolution
Ken Burns has a new PBS documentary — The American Revolution — and if you live in Boston, it’s worth adding to your watch list. The six-part [...]
UPDATE: 13-Year-Old Kaylee Damasio, of East Boston has been safely located.
UPDATE: 13-Year-Old Kaylee Damasio, of East Boston has been safely located. Original Post: BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s [...]
Local Boater Operator Rescues a Gosling in Boston Harbor on Friday night – Meet Ryan Gosling
A feel-good story to fuel this week! Friday night in Eastie took an unexpected — and adorable — turn when [...]
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 (Roslindale/West Roxbury) arrested the following [...]
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 [...]
