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Boston Police Warn Residents About Rise in Apartment Rental Scams
The Boston Police Department is warning residents about a rise in apartment rental scams targeting individuals searching for housing throughout the city. These scams typically [...]
Unauthorized Mural Removed from Kelly Square in Charlestown
An unauthorized mural painted at James J. Kelly Jr. Square sparked discussion in Charlestown over the weekend. The wall-sized artwork, which featured a Palestinian flag [...]
Boston Issues Heat Advisory Through Saturday as Heat Index Nears 100
BOSTON – Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – The City of Boston is reminding residents and visitors of hot weather safety tips as high temperatures are [...]
Listen up, Rats: Boston to Welcome Experts for National Urban Rat Summit
City will convene leading researchers, public health professionals, and municipal experts from across the country to share best practices around innovative urban rodent mitigation strategies [...]
Stay Cool, Charlestown: Heat Advisory in Effect Thursday and Friday
BOSTON – Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning [...]
Dive in: BCYF Clougherty Pool is back for a new season
The BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown is officially back for the summer season. This outdoor pool, as well as several indoor [...]
Boston Joins Growing Legal Fight Against Social Media Platforms Over Student Mental Health
BOSTON – July 8, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston, on behalf of Boston [...]
Boston Crime Up Slightly as Summer Surge Looms
As the weather warms, high-profile criminal incidents and reports of shots being fired in residential neighborhoods challenge Mayor Michelle Wu’s [...]
Mayor Wu Announces More Free World Cup Watch Parties Across Boston
BOSTON – Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a slate of free, family-friendly watch parties for the remaining FIFA [...]
Go Team USA! City of Boston Announces Free Indoor World Cup Watch Party at MGM Music Hall
BOSTON – June 30, 2026 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a free, family-friendly watch party for the USA vs. [...]
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 [...]
Take a Walk Through History: Tour250 Highlights 25 New Boston Neighborhood Markers
BOSTON – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map experience featuring 25 new historic [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Two Downtown Social Districts through the month of July!
BOSTON – Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that patrons will be able to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors within the Social [...]