May Service Change  from MBTA

The MBTA today announced service changes in May on the Red, Green, Blue, Mattapan, New Bedford/Fall River, Greenbush, Kingston, and Framingham/Worcester lines.   Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site to offer information and assistance during these service changes. Riders are encouraged to subscribe to T-Alerts or to follow the MBTA on X @MBTA, @MBTA_CR, and @MBTA_CR_Alerts for up-to-date service information.  Get all the details here. 

Celebrate Boston Harbor Islands’ opening weekend with a FREE trip to Spectacle Island

Explore Spectacle Island’s beaches and winding trails. Catch the ferry to Spectacle right from Downtown Boston’s Long Wharf North… for free on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17.  Get all the fun details here.

B/Spoked Fitness Studio Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The East Boston Chamber of Commerce is proud to officially welcome B/SPOKE Fitness Studio to East Boston as its fifth location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and complimentary Coffee Connect event. Having recently celebrated its first anniversary in the neighborhood, B/SPOKE invites the community to stop by, enjoy morning coffee, and help commemorate this milestone, while also welcoming them as the Chamber’s newest member and showcasing their facility.

Free Summer Fitness in Boston

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2026 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series offers 22 free weekly classes in City of Boston parks from May 3 to August 29, 2026. The 2026 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series will launch with a kick-off event at Copley Square Park in Back Bay on Wednesday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m., featuring free Bota Fogo Dance Fitness and Yoga plus fun giveaways.  Get all the details here.

New Liquor License Upgrade in the Neighborhood

Big news for Boston’s restaurant scene: more spots are getting an upgrade to their drink menus. Last week, the Boston Licensing Board approved local restaurants across the city to go from beer and wine to full all-alcohol service. According to recent approvals, 10 restaurants are making the jump, including:

North End: Table, Alden & Harlow’s North End outpost, and Benevento’s
Beacon Hill: Zurito and Willie’s
South Boston: Roza Lyons
East Boston: Billares Colombia, Bohemios, and Mi Pueblito
Seaport: Row 34 and Yankee Lobster

The upgrade means these restaurants can now serve the full lineup of cocktails—so yes, your espresso martinis and margaritas are officially on the table. You can read more about it here!