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Councilors Flynn & Coletta Zapata Passed Resolution in Support of Expanding Prevention of Drink Spiking
BOSTON – This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn and Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata passed a unanimous resolution in support of prevention and public awareness [...]
Death Investigation in the Area of Havre Street and Cunard Way in East Boston
At about 5:50 PM, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio call for a person shot [...]
East Boston Officers Arrest Suspect After Person with a Knife Call
About 7:23 PM, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) responded to the area of 131 Orleans Street for a [...]
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 [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Kickoff to Boston 250 with Paul Revere’s Ride on April 18th
Monday, April 14, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the launch of Boston 250, a yearlong commemoration honoring the [...]
CANCEL-Missing Person Alert: 13-Year-Old Carlos Alfaro, has been Located
Update: CANCEL-Missing Person Alert: 13-Year-Old Carlos Alfaro, has been Located Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is requesting the [...]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to Provide Free Bluebikes Credit for Riders Affected by 2025 MBTA Closures
State’s largest health plan offering free $20 Bluebikes credits valid through 2025 closures to help riders get where they need [...]
Mayor Wu will be on “The Daily Show” on Tuesday Night
Tune in. On Tuesday night, Mayor Michelle Wu will appear on The Daily Show, Comedy Central’s Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program, [...]
MBTA Announces April Service Changes including the Blue Line + Commuter Rail
Service changes are taking place to support critical maintenance work near Boston College, Maintenance of Way work at Bowdoin, signal [...]
Judge sentences former MGH medical assistant from East Boston to 9-12 years in prison for sexually assaulting patients
BOSTON, March 14, 2025 – Noting the “egregious character” of his crimes, a judge today sentenced Damien Knighton, the medical [...]
Wu Claps Back At Capitol Hill “Bullies” With New Quality of Life Policies at State of City Address
After a brief intro from religious leaders and an original score by eighth-grader Mendez Pierre, Mayor Michelle Wu took the stage for her third annual [...]
BPD Officers Recover Firearm and Knives During Stop in East Boston involving Three Teenagers
From BPD News: On Monday, March 10, 2025, Officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) arrested 19-year-old Hamilton Navarro of Chelsea, MA, on firearm-related charges following [...]
Mayor Wu Delivers Opening Statement at Congressional Hearing Held by House of Rep. Committee on Oversight + Government Reform
Please see below remarks as prepared by Mayor Michelle Wu, including translations into six languages. Chair Comer, Ranking Member Connolly, and members of the Committee, [...]
East Boston Traffic Stop Leads to Fentanyl Seizure and Arrest
From BPD News: On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) arrested 32-year-old Maykel Pena Ramirez, of East Boston, on drug and [...]
Mayor Wu Orders Review of Boston’s Street Safety Upgrades Including Bike +Bus Lanes and Speed Humps
Well, this interesting turn of events. Mayor Michelle Wu has initiated a 30-day review of Boston’s street infrastructure changes from the past three years, including [...]
200 People Plunge into Icy Waters of Constitution Beach on One of the Coldest Days of the Year for the 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash
BOSTON – On March 2, one of the coldest days of the year, 200 brave souls plunged into the icy 32-degree waters of Constitution Beach in [...]
