LATEST NEWS
Officers Arrest Two for Armed Robbery in Charlestown
Keeping Boston Safe: At about 4:32 PM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for an armed [...]
“They’re still in the street two weeks later.” Councilor Culpepper debates the future of space savers
Space savers are a time-honored tradition in Boston’s rougher winters. The practice serves to mark the spot a neighbor shoveled out and ensure their hard work is [...]
BPD Community Alert: Fraudulent Parking Violation Court Notices
The Boston Police Department (BPD) is warning residents about a new scam involving fake court notices that appear to be official “Notice of Hearing — [...]
Neighbors suggest mobilizing the youth, supporting community clean-up, and following models that work to improve Boston’s snow emergency response
Recent snow emergencies have left neighbors less than satisfied with the city’s ability to clear roads. On March 3, the City Council held a hearing [...]
Wu executive order condemns ICE actions in Minnesota, outlines Boston’s response to any local operations
Mayor Michelle Wu signed an executive order Thursday condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) egregious acts of violence in Minneapolis, [...]
Fire on Rutherford Ave in Charlestown on Wednesday
BFD responded to a call for a fire at 1:15pm on Wednesday in Charlestown. A small fire was located on [...]
“Let the games begin.” City Council fails to certify 2026 rules during first official meeting
The 2026 legislative year of Boston’s City Council has not had a productive start. The council filled the long-vacant District [...]
Hundreds of Snow-Related Fines Issued as 311 Complaints Roll In
City of Boston inspectors have already issued hundreds of fines tied to snow removal after this past weekend’s storm, as [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Emergency + Parking Ban to End Monday, January 26th at 8pm; School will be closed on Tuesday, January 27
BOSTON – Monday, January 26, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the snow emergency and parking ban currently [...]
Mayor Wu Declares a Snow Emergency, Parking Ban in Effect Sunday, January 25th at 8am
Residents are encouraged to stay home. If travel is necessary, please use public transportation. BOSTON – Saturday, January 24, 2026 [...]
Breadon begins council presidency with focus on reducing council bloat and economic stabilization
District 9’s Liz Breadon has served as City Council President for just over two weeks now. Her election came after the surprise withdrawal of District 1’s Councilor [...]
Mayor Wu Declares Cold Emergency + Shares Safety Tips as Brutally Cold Weather Arrives This Weekend
BOSTON – Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a cold emergency in the City of Boston for Friday, January 23, through Sunday, [...]
Project 351, an impactful nonprofit, opens its new headquarters at Hood Park
Another additional to Hood Park is here! This time, it's an impactful nonprofit dedicated to youth-led service and leadership. Read all about their new headquarters, [...]
Council President Breadon releases Council Committee Assignments. Coletta Zapata to Serve as Vice President and Chair Government Operations
After winning the city council presidency by a single vote, District 9 Councilor Liz Breadon has completed the Council’s committee assignments for the 2026-2027 term. [...]
On Tuesday Night on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon – Matt Damon + Ben Affleck say every town and city in MA
Three Guys from Boston (MATT DAMON, BEN AFFLECK, & JIMMY) Say Every Town and City in Massachusetts How do you think they did? “The Tonight Show” is the longest-running talk show on television and the #1 late-night program on digital. [...]
Time Out Market Boston Is Closing
Time Out Market Boston, the large food hall at 401 Park in the Fenway, is set to close later this month, according to The Boston Globe. [...]