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We Did It, Charlestown— Street Cleaning Season Is Over!
Love it or hate it, Street cleaning ends November 30th. Give yourselves a round of applause and pat on the back, Charlestown — we officially [...]
Let’s Hear it for the Girls: CYHA U19 Girls are the 2025 State Champions
Way to go, Townies! The Charlestown Youth Hockey League U19 Girls won the finals with a 3-0 win over Winchester. Back-to-back state champions for this [...]
Why Charlestown Should Be Watching Ken Burns’ New Documentary The American Revolution
Ken Burns has a new PBS documentary — The American Revolution — and if you live in Boston, especially Charlestown, it’s worth adding to your [...]
Councilor Coletta Zapata claims City Council presidency
Councilors Worrell and Mejia indicate they will stay in the race regardless. Despite the confirmation process for the next City Council President not occurring until [...]
Woman accused of killing lawyer on Charlestown houseboat pleads not guilty.
On June 13, 24‑year‑old Nora T. Nelson appeared in Suffolk Superior Court, facing upgraded charges in the tragic February death of 65‑year‑old [...]
The story of a Cavapoo who fled a visit to the groomers and ended up clear across the city
This is Tito.He’s 8 years old.He’s a Cavapoo.And he’s living his best little dog life in South Boston. Tito loves [...]
8-week old kitten rescued in Charlestown – Meet Ally!
This past week, the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Field Services Department rescued an eight-week-old community kitten who was living [...]
Boston Police Investigating Reports of Shots Fired in Charlestown
Boston Police are investigating a report of shots fired that took place on Sunday evening in Charlestown. BPD responded to [...]
State Police Investigating Reported Assault in Paul Revere Park in Charlestown
State Police are investigating a reported sexual assault that took place Wednesday morning in Paul Revere Park in Charlestown. According [...]
Ain’t no party like a neighborhood block party – City of Boston announces applications open for block party grant
BOSTON- Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing announced applications are [...]
Listen Up, Charlestown: Street Resurfacing in Full Swing Ahead of Bunker Hill Day Parade
If you’ve noticed the rumble of machinery and fresh layers of pavement popping up around the neighborhood, it’s not just your imagination—street resurfacing is officially [...]
MBTA Announces June Service Changes
BOSTON – The MBTA today announced service changes in June on the Orange, Red, Green, Blue, Framingham/Worcester, and Franklin/Foxboro lines. Riders can find more information [...]
Batten down the Hatches – Nor’easter Incoming!
Buckle up, Charlestown — a nor’easter is blowing into town tonight and she’s not messing around. Forecasters are calling for up to two inches of [...]
Water Main Break at Walker & Main — BWSC Crews Respond Swiftly
Yikes! If you heard some unexpected commotion near Walker and Main last night, here’s what was going on: Boston Water and Sewer Commission responded to [...]
Mayor Wu Announces the 2025 Legacy Business Award Winners Including this one in Charlestown
BOSTON – Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the winners of the 2025 Legacy Business Awards. This year’s cohort of 30 businesses represent [...]
UPDATE City Hall Controversy: Two Boston Officials Arrested on Domestic Assault Charges Have Been Fired
Update: The two Boston City Hall employees who were arrested last week on domestic violence charges have been fired, according to the Boston Herald. “After completing [...]