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Wu executive order condemns ICE actions in Minnesota, outlines Boston’s response to any local operations
Mayor Michelle Wu signed an executive order Thursday condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) egregious acts of violence in Minneapolis, including the fatal shootings of [...]
Fire on Rutherford Ave in Charlestown on Wednesday
BFD responded to a call for a fire at 1:15pm on Wednesday in Charlestown. A small fire was located on the roof of 570 Rutherford [...]
“Let the games begin.” City Council fails to certify 2026 rules during first official meeting
The 2026 legislative year of Boston’s City Council has not had a productive start. The council filled the long-vacant District 7 seat, held a heated [...]
Hundreds of Snow-Related Fines Issued as 311 Complaints Roll In
City of Boston inspectors have already issued hundreds of fines tied to snow removal after this past weekend’s storm, as residents across the city continue [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Officially Launches Annual Legacy Business Award Nominations
Residents are encouraged to nominate iconic, long-standing businesses located within the city by October 31, 2025 BOSTON – Tuesday, September [...]
City Councilors, fellow candidates, and local influencers respond to Josh Kraft’s suspended mayoral campaign.
It has been a rough few weeks for now former mayoral candidate and philanthropist Josh Kraft. In August, he parted [...]
City of Boston Announces Spooky Streets Grant Program
BOSTON — Friday, September 5, 2025 — Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing [...]
Wu dominates with 49 point lead over Kraft + City Council Incumbents Lead in Preliminary Municipal Election
The Preliminary Municipal Election narrows down the ballot to two candidates for the Mayoral and district City Council races and [...]
Election Day is Tuesday – Here are some reminders.
The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that Election Day (Preliminary) is Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 – polls are open between 7am-8pm. You’ll be voting [...]
Tania Fernandes Anderson sentenced to one month in prison for kickback scandal
Former City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was sentenced to one month in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and [...]
BPD Community Alert: Beware of Cell Phone Bandits
BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department is alerting the community about a series of recent cell phone thefts occurring after individuals leave nightclubs and bars [...]
Early Voting in Boston – A Quick Guide
Any registered Boston voter can vote at any early voting location. You don’t need an excuse or reason to vote early. Not sure if you’re registered? Find [...]
Celebrate 42 Years of New Edition in Boston – Get all the fun details
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a series of events honoring New Edition, the legendary Boston-based R&B group founded in Roxbury in 1978, on Saturday, August [...]
SPARK Council panel says NIMBY neighbors and state regulations impede Boston’s nightlife
The Spark Council is a volunteer leadership and civic engagement program for millennial and Gen Z residents responsible for leading engagement initiatives and advising the [...]
Welcome to the Neighborhood, Bunker Hill Laundromat
BOSTON, MA – August 16, 2025 – Related Beal today celebrated the grand opening of Bunker Hill Laundromat, located at 194 Bunker Hill Street in Charlestown. As the [...]
New to the Neighborhood: PickleBOS opening this Winter in Charlestown
BOSTON (August 14, 2025) – Related Beal today announced that PickleBOS, a premier pickleball club in Boston, will be coming to the Charlestown Labs campus this winter. The [...]