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Eastie Residents Frustrated by Parking Tickets as Construction Takes Over Neighborhood Streets
Getting around Eastie has been extra challenging lately, and some residents say the ongoing construction and road closures are now creating another headache — parking [...]
Man Arrested After Allegedly Recording Children with Camera Glasses at Boston Common Frog Pond
At approximately 6:00 AM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) along with US Marshals arrested Mark Sullivan, 60-years-old, of Brockton, in the area of [...]
Boston Police Warn Residents About Rise in Apartment Rental Scams
The Boston Police Department is warning residents about a rise in apartment rental scams targeting individuals searching for housing throughout the city. These scams typically [...]
Nine More Boston Restaurants Receive Liquor Licenses — Including Spots in Dorchester and East Boston
More neighborhood restaurants will soon be able to serve beer, wine, and cocktails. According to the Boston Business Journal, nine restaurants across Boston have been approved [...]
BPD Arrest Suspect for Damaging Cars with a Cinderblock in East Boston
Oh dear. At about 5:13 PM on Sunday, July 12, 2026, officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) responded to [...]
City Council Endorses Effort to Keep Later Last Call and Social Districts Through the Summer
The City Council endorsed a State Senate bill allowing municipalities to opt in to maintain extended last call hours and social [...]
Stay Cool, Eastie: Heat Advisory in Effect Thursday and Friday
BOSTON – Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning [...]
Boston Joins Growing Legal Fight Against Social Media Platforms Over Student Mental Health
BOSTON – July 8, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston, on behalf of Boston [...]
Boston Target Shoppers Helping Fund Boston Charities including one in Eastie
Shoppers at the South Bay store in Dorchester and other Boston Target stores can help several Boston nonprofits as the [...]
East Boston is Ready to Cheer on Colombia
East Boston is decked out in yellow, blue, and red as Colombian pride takes center stage ahead of Friday night's [...]
Boston Crime Up Slightly as Summer Surge Looms
As the weather warms, high-profile criminal incidents and reports of shots being fired in residential neighborhoods challenge Mayor Michelle Wu’s “safest city in the US” [...]
Mayor Wu Announces More Free World Cup Watch Parties Across Boston
BOSTON – Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a slate of free, family-friendly watch parties for the remaining FIFA World Cup™ matches. These watch parties, [...]
Go Team USA! City of Boston Announces Free Indoor World Cup Watch Party at MGM Music Hall
BOSTON – June 30, 2026 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a free, family-friendly watch party for the USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina FIFA World [...]
MBTA announces free evening rides, expanded services, and safety protocols ahead of Independence Day celebrations
With the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution around the corner, the MBTA will offer free fares on bus, subway, commuter rail, and The RIDE paratransit service [...]
City of Boston Shares Preparation to Protect Residents and Visitors Against Extreme Heat
BOSTON – June 26, 2026 – Ahead of forecasted high temperatures this coming week, the City of Boston today announced extreme heat preparations underway and [...]
Council considers keeping the party going with permanent 3.a.m. last call for local bars
Councilor Brian Worrell has proposed a new Home Rule Petition to permanently extend the hours during which bars and restaurants can serve alcohol to 3 [...]
