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Ain’t no party like a Summer Block Party – Apply for a Grant from the City of Boston
Just a reminder that applications are still open for the Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing’s Summer Block Party Grant! As Boston celebrates Boston 250 and prepares [...]
17-year-old Shooting Suspect Arrested for Shooting in Charlestown
At about 5:40 PM on Thursday, May 21, 206, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested a 17-year-old juvenile male of Dorchester on a felony warrant [...]
City Council rejects resolution to reallocate elected official salary increase to cut programs
The Boston City Council rejected a resolution Wednesday that would rescind the approved salary increase package for elected officials. The resolution’s sponsors, Councilors Ed Flynn [...]
MBTA Announces New Weekday Harbor Loop Ferry Service Beginning June 29
New weekday route will provide year-round connections between North Station, Aquarium, Seaport, and Logan Airport BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced the [...]
Officers Arrest Two for Armed Robbery in Charlestown
Keeping Boston Safe: At about 4:32 PM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) responded to a [...]
“They’re still in the street two weeks later.” Councilor Culpepper debates the future of space savers
Space savers are a time-honored tradition in Boston’s rougher winters. The practice serves to mark the spot a neighbor shoveled out and [...]
BPD Community Alert: Fraudulent Parking Violation Court Notices
The Boston Police Department (BPD) is warning residents about a new scam involving fake court notices that appear to be [...]
Neighbors suggest mobilizing the youth, supporting community clean-up, and following models that work to improve Boston’s snow emergency response
Recent snow emergencies have left neighbors less than satisfied with the city’s ability to clear roads. On March 3, the [...]
Nine Dogs Found on Medford Street in Charlestown — City Looking for Owner
Boston Animal Control is asking for the public’s help after nine pit bull–type dogs were found on Medford Street in [...]
City of Boston Dog Licensing Reminder (and Boston’s Most Popular Dog Names!)
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division reminds city dog owners that the annual deadline for [...]
Revolutionary Spaces Helps Boston Achieve Museums for All Hub Status, Expanding Free and Discounted Museum Access To Families
BOSTON, MA (March 2, 2026) — Today Revolutionary Spaces announced its participation in Museums for All, joining Boston Children’s Museum, Historic New England – Otis House, The USS [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces First-Ever Office Hours
Office Hours with the Mayor will bring City Hall out of City Hall and directly to residents BOSTON – Friday, February 27, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu [...]
LJ Henriquez and Telma Särkipaju crowned Red Bull Heavy Metal Champions at City Hall Plaza
Upwards of 25,000 spectators packed into City Hall Plaza this past weekend to catch Red Bull Heavy Metal, the leading showcase in street snowboarding. Before [...]
Shovel Bandits in Charlestown
Now, that's not very neighborly According to Universal Hub, one Charlestown resident is not too happy about their shovels being stolen from their porch on [...]
Snow Shoveling Etiquette – Kindly Read + Share
“Excuse me, but that was my spot….” Are you annoyed by your neighbors’ winter habits? Do you have a neighbor who abuses his/her parking space [...]
Snow Shoveling Meet-Up in the Neighborhood – Find out where and when!
Bundle up, Bring a Shovel and a Friend, & Love Your Block! City staff and each of our neighborhood liaisons will be holding Love Your [...]