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Wind + Trash Day = a big mess in the neighborhood
If Tuesday is your trash day, you most likely woke up to garbage strewn about the streets. Yikes. A Wind Advisory is in effect for [...]
FYI: South Station Commuter Rail Fare Gates in Operation Starting December 30
Commuter Rail fare gates at South Station will be introduced to passengers incrementally beginning tomorrow with more fare gates expected to be in service as [...]
Missing Teen Alert: Jeydin C from East Boston
On Saturday, December 27th, the Condon Community Center in South Boston posted the following alert on social media: Missing Teen: Jeydin C, 16, from East [...]
Start of 2026 with a First Day Hike – it’s the 35th Anniversary of this tradition
Kick off the new year with fresh air and movement by joining a state park guided hike on Jan. 1, 2026. BOSTON — Continuing its tradition [...]
Sinkhole in Eastie – MBTA Blue Line Service Suspension
A sinkhole formed on the Byron Street Bridge in East Boston on Monday evening, prompting a temporary suspension of MBTA [...]
Tree Eastie Awarded $50K Grant to Launch Community Fruit Tree Program – Find out how you can participate!
Big news is taking root in East Boston—literally. Tree Eastie, the grassroots nonprofit dedicated to greening our neighborhood one tree [...]
Ain’t no party like a neighborhood block party – City of Boston announces applications open for block party grant
BOSTON- Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing announced applications are [...]
  MBTA Announces June Service Changes
BOSTON – The MBTA today announced service changes in June on the Orange, Red, Green, Blue, Framingham/Worcester, and Franklin/Foxboro lines.   [...]
Batten down the Hatches – Nor’easter Incoming!
Buckle up, Eastie — a nor’easter is blowing into town tonight and she’s not messing around. Forecasters are calling for [...]
Mayor Wu Announces the 2025 Legacy Business Award Winners Including Four in East Boston
BOSTON – Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the winners of the 2025 Legacy Business Awards. This year’s [...]
UPDATE City Hall Controversy: Two Boston Officials Arrested on Domestic Assault Charges Have Been Fired
Update: The two Boston City Hall employees who were arrested last week on domestic violence charges have been fired, according to the Boston Herald. “After completing [...]
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 JFahh's casual boat cruise turned [...]
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 major challenger Josh Kraft. However, [...]
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 – Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office [...]
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 self-driving taxi service into the [...]
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 into play when it guides [...]
