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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 [...]
Beep Beep! Boston Cabs Are Making a Comeback via Rideshare apps
Well, this feels a little nostalgic. Remember calling a landline for a cab? Or hailing a cab after a night out? No, okay, we’re dating [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
BPD Community Alert: Boston Police Warn of Drink Spiking and Urge Victims to Report Incidents
BPD Community Alert: As area College Commencements approach and graduation parties take place, the Boston Police Department would like to remind [...]
ATTENTION: MCCA 2026 Community Partnership Grant and Hospitality Scholarship application deadlines are June 5
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority invites eligible organizations and students to apply for the Community Partnership Grants and Hospitality Scholarships Program. Learn more by visiting here! Applications close [...]
“We refuse to let our digital rights be dismantled.” City Council opposes state social media ban.
The City Council voiced unanimous opposition to a Massachusetts State Legislature bill that would prohibit users under 16 from using social media. The bill would [...]
Council resolution supporting a committee to advocate for young people will not create a committee to advocate for young people.
Outside our world-renowned colleges, Boston is not a great place for young residents. Rent is high, job prospects are limited, and happy hour is still [...]
Boston Influencer Stuck on Quarantined Cruise Ship Amid Deadly Outbreak
Yikes. What a nightmare. A Boston influencer is sharing a pretty scary experience from the middle of the Atlantic. According to The Boston Globe, Boston-based travel [...]
Tale of Two Stadiums: Council opposition to Everett stadium parking raises questions on White Stadium
The Robert Kraft-owned, 25,000-seat New England Revolution (NE) soccer stadium in Everett has only a parking lot that accommodates 75 cars. The lack of on-site [...]
Mayor Wu Releases 2030 Climate Action Plan to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Strengthen Boston’s Climate Resilience
The City’s report provides a roadmap for how Boston will achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and increase resilience against sea level rise and extreme [...]
Man Arrested After Disturbing Incident Involving a Child at the 99 in Charlestown
A 34-year-old man is facing serious charges after an unsettling encounter with a child inside a Charlestown restaurant last month, according to MassLive. The incident [...]