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Marijuana regulation, public records, and rent stabilization certified for 2026 midterm ballot
With the midterms only ten months away, a total of 12 ballot measures have been approved by Secretary of State William Galvin to appear on [...]
Person hospitalized after possible sexual assault in Charlestown on Tuesday.
NBC10 Boston is reporting that Boston police are investigating a possible armed sexual assault in Charlestown that allegedly took place on Tuesday afternoon. Police responded [...]
MassDOT’s Name of Snowplow Winner Announced and “Flake Maye” might be our favorite
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the winners of the fourth annual “Name A Snowplow” contest for elementary and middle school students [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Talks Trump, BPS and Improving City Services in Second Inaugural Address
Mayor Michelle Wu was sworn in for her second term on Monday at Symphony Hall. She spent much of 2025 on the campaign trail defending [...]
The Mysterious Case of the Vanishing Pepper Shakers at Warren Tavern
The staff of Warren Tavern recently noticed something strange happening at the restaurant. Pepper shakers are mysteriously vanishing from the [...]
Sparks Fly on Bartlett Street: Power Outage and Car Fire in Charlestown
Things got a little too lit on Bartlett Street Tuesday night when an electrical fire left more than 100 Charlestown [...]
Mayor Wu Issues a Heat Advisory for the City of Boston
BOSTON – Monday, July 28, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning [...]
Aww, rats! Local Pest Pro Says It’s Time to Crack Down on Messy Neighbors and Lazy Landlords
Amidst a growing rat problem and public debate over whether the Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP) is sufficient to mitigate vermin, local [...]
311 Report of the Day: Curious Case of Loud Noises Coming from Charlestown High School Roof
Apparently, there is a mysteriously loud noise coming from the roof of Charlestown High School on Medford Street, and local [...]
MBTA Announces August Service Changes for Blue and Orange Line
Service changes are taking place to support renewal and revitalization work on the Blue Line, signal upgrade work on the Orange Line, [...]
City of Boston Declares a Heat Emergency from Wednesday, July 16th – Friday, July 18th
BOSTON – Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16 [...]
Charlestown Starbucks Workers Vote to Unionize – Unanimously
Big news brewing in Thompson Square—a few weeks ago, every single employee at the Charlestown Starbucks has voted yes to unionize, making it the 20th [...]
Gardens for Charlestown Vandalized This Week
The Gardens for Charlestown reported this week that a portion of the community gardens had been vandalized, with flowers stolen and vegetables uprooted. The following [...]
Boston Globe’s Best of the Best Charlestown Winners
BOSTON, MA, July 9, 2025 — The Boston Globe today released its Best of the Best 2025, its annual list of Boston’s best dining, shopping, [...]
BPD Public Safety Reminders To Support A Safe And Family Friendly July 4th In Boston
The Boston Police Department wants all adults and children in the City to have an enjoyable July 4th weekend. Here are a few reminders to [...]
Boston Police Sergeant Arraigned on Disturbing Charges Involving a Minor
A longtime member of the Boston Police Department is facing serious charges involving the alleged sexual abuse of a minor. According to the Suffolk County [...]