Heat Emergency in the City of Boston

AlertBoston – Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a heat emergency in the City of Boston beginning August 11, 2025 through August 13, 2025. The City’s threshold for a heat emergency is when the ‘feels like’ temperature reaches 95 degrees or higher for two or more days. Cooling centers will be open at Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A full list of centers, other available resources, and heat safety tips can be found online at boston.gov/heat. Residents are encouraged to call 311 with any questions about available city services and look out for each other. If you see someone out in the heat who appears in distress and needs help, call 911 immediately.

Welcome to the Neighborhood – Lapels Laundromat

Fresh, clean, and ready to roll—Lapels Laundromat is opening its doors in Eastie on Saturday, August 16th! This eco-friendly spot promises high-tech machines, same-day service, and a spotless space to make laundry day a little less of a chore. Whether you’re a wash-and-fold fan or the DIY type, Lapels is about to make your life a whole lot fresher. Plus, dry cleaning and pick-up service! This one-stop garment care center, offers both self-service, wash dry and fold, and dry cleaning drop-off, to make your life a little easier with all your laundry needs in one location. This fully attended location is equipped with free Wi-Fi, snack and soap vending machines, a touchless card payment system, and full air conditioning.

 You’re Invited to the Opening of Lapels East Boston! 

 Liberty Plaza, 220 Border Street, East Boston, MA 02128
 Saturday, August 16, 2025
 6:00 AM – 11pmOpening Day Specials (Available Through 9/16/25):
50% OFF dry cleaning for all new customers
Double Your Money on your first laundry card load — pay $20, get $40! (Limit $50)
Excludes specialty garments.

Calling all artists!

Participate in Art in the Park — a free outdoor art event hosted by East Boston Artists Group & Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway!

📍 Mary Ellen Welch Greenway
📅 Saturday, Sept 6 | 12–4PM
🖼️ Show & sell your work
🪑 one 8-foot table + two chairs are provided
💸 No participation fee
👩‍🎨 All ages + experience levels welcome!

Bring art into the heart of the community! Spaces are limited — sign up today here! 

Check out the ICA Archives at the Water Shed

Explore the ICA Archives from the 1980s with Curatorial Assistant Meghan Clare Considine. During the ’80s, the ICA featured new explorations in film and video that reflected the rich period of making and studying art in Boston. Through programs like the Contemporary Art Television Fund (1983-86) the ICA partnered with WGBH to support experimental video artists and broadcast their artworks on television.  This summer, the ICA Watershed is temporarily housing the ICA’s expansive archives which span the 90-year history of the museum. Join members of the ICA’s curatorial staff as they highlight some of their favorite things about the ICA and its history.

Enjoy an outdoor Yoga Class

The Point offers outdoor yoga at Piers Park on Tuesdays at 7:15pm, Wednesdays at 12pm and Thursday at 4:45pm.  Sign up today!