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Invasion of the Flying Ants in the Neighborhood on Monday Night
Seriously, what the hell is going on? Between the teenage whale wreaking havoc near Castle Island, record-breaking flooding, and coyotes swimming in Boston Harbor, it’s making us wonder if this [...]
Healey Signs Firefighter-Backed PFAS Bill – Legislation Aims To Phase Out PFAS In Firefighter Gear By 2027
Today, Governor Maura Healey signed An Act relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment, which phases out the use of toxic [...]
The City of Boston is Partnering with Google to deal with traffic issues.
BOSTON - Thursday, August 8, 2024 - Today the City of Boston, Streets Cabinet, and the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) announced a partnership [...]
Charlestown Small Business News – Construction in the Neighborhood
Well, this is inconvenient. Place & Gather, a gift and home goods shop, posted the following message on social media regarding the very aggressive construction [...]
Surviving the Sumner Tunnel Closure in East Boston: A Comprehensive Guide
East Boston residents and commuters brace themselves for the most disruptive construction project the city has seen in years—the Sumner [...]
Hurricane Lee on the Move – Expect rain, wind, and potential flooding
As Hurricane Lee moves up the coast, tropical storm conditions are potential for this area! The storm’s biggest impact could [...]
City of Boston Preliminary Election Results – 2023
So big news from the preliminary election results – Ricardo Arroyo (District 5) and Kendra Lara (District 6) became the [...]
Here’s an Update to the Jeffries Point Locked Gate Situation
Update: Universal Hub is reporting that the controversial locked gate at Jeffries Point is now open! According to a resident [...]
Woman Struck by Lighting on Saturday at Savin Hill Beach
A woman was rushed to a Boston area hospital after being struck by lightning on Saturday afternoon, police said. State [...]
East Boston Tomorrow – Get the details of this long awaited plan
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) recently released a draft of East Boston Tomorrow, the full draft report of [...]
Mayor Wu Declares Heat Emergency September 7-8
OPENS 15 BCYF COOLING CENTERS TO ALL RESIDENTS BOSTON – Thursday, September 7, 2023 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency in the [...]
She shoots, she scores! Boston is getting a new professional women’s hockey team
Earlier this week, the new Professional Women’s Hockey League officially announced a new women’s league. Along with Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, New York City, and a team in [...]
Three Suspects Arrested On Firearm And Drug Charges In East Boston
From BPD News: At about 8:18 PM, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) arrested David Garcia, 18, of East [...]
Mayor Makes an “Irish Exit” from the City without letting City Council President Ed Flynn know he’s in charge
What the heck? The Boston Herald is reporting that Mayor Michelle Wu skipped town for a family vacation this week without informing the city council president, leaving [...]
The Sumner Tunnel Closure Info. Moving Forward
The Sumner Tunnel reopened on Friday, September 1st, before the Labor Day Weekend rush. The tunnel closed July 5 as part of a restoration project, [...]
Guide to Preliminary Election in the City of Boston
FYI: The Preliminary Municipal Election and early voting will ONLY take place in City Council Districts 3, 5, 6, and 7. City of Boston Primary Election [...]