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Unauthorized Sign on Bill Russell Bridge Channels Conan O’Brien’s Not-So-Subtle Zakim Joke
The Boston Globe reports that an… ahem… eye-catching sign has popped up on the Bill Russell Bridge, and let’s just say it offers a funny [...]
Late Night with MBTA: starting August 24th service will be extended an extra hour on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced that, effective August 24 as part of Fall 2025 service changes, all subway lines and eight frequent bus [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Declares a Heat Emergency in the City of Boston
BOSTON – Sunday, August 10, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Monday, August 11 [...]
City Council condemns Trump’s efforts to repeal Obama-era climate policy
Boston’s city council unanimously moved to condemn the Trump administration’s proposal to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Endangerment Finding – the legal basis for regulating greenhouse [...]
New Bluebikes Stations Coming Soon to the Neighborhood – Find out where!
The City of Boston is moving ahead with plans to expand the Bluebikes network, adding 21 new stations across Charlestown, [...]
Let’s try this again – Mayor Wu refiles tax relief legislation, this time with rebates on the table
Updated tax proposal expands on Mayor Wu’s relief package that passed the City Council and House of Representatives last year – See Press Release [...]
MassDOT Warns, Beware of EZ Pass “Smishing” Scam
Once again, scammers are hard at work trying to bilk residents out of cash via phony baloney texts. First, it [...]
Top 10 2024 311 Reports of Neighborhood Complaints
Since 2015, 311 has been a platform that allows Boston residents to report issues in their neighborhood, from trash to [...]
Father + Son from Charlestown arrest for staging an armed robbery at Downtown restaurant
On Friday, January 3, 2025, Detectives from District A-1 (Downtown Boston) executed arrest and search warrants, leading to the apprehension [...]
BPD Community Alert: Be Aware of Overdue Parking Ticket – Text Message Scam
The Boston Police Department (BPD) is issuing an alert to the public regarding a new text message scam targeting residents of the City of Boston
Death Investigation at 140 Main Street in Charlestown
On arrival, officers located an adult male lying on the ground on the parking lot located at 140 Main Street. Further investigation revealed the victim had been shot and Boston EMS pronounced the victim on scene.
Officers Arrest Two Suspects Following an Armed Robbery of a Store in Charlestown
At about 6:17 PM, on Monday, December 30, 2024, officers assigned to District A-15 (Charlestown) responded to 134 Bunker Hill Street for a report of [...]
Coyote Spotted in Charlestown – Consider Yourself Warned.
Look who’s back in town! A coyote was spotted in the neighborhood on Sunday night - just running down Bunker Hill Street near St. Francis. [...]
City of Boston Announces First Night Safety Preparations – Get the details
New Year’s Eve celebration returning to City Hall Plaza BOSTON – Monday, December 30, 2024 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, City of Boston public safety [...]
MBTA Service Line Changes in January – get the details.
BOSTON – The MBTA today announced service changes in January on the Silver, Orange, Red, Newburyport/Rockport, and Haverhill lines. The MBTA is in the process [...]
Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment to Relocate to Gloucester for 250th Anniversary
Wait...wut? In a surprising twist, Charlestown's signature historical event—the Battle of Bunker Hill reenactment—will not take place on its home turf for its 250th anniversary. [...]