School history & gentrification event Saturday

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Eastie school-history event will explore change and displacement

Join Zumix tomorrow from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for 'The Dante Alighieri Then and Now,' a free community discussion on the elementary school's closure and reopening amid East Boston gentrification. The event includes research findings, lunch, childcare, and interpretation in English and Spanish.

East Boston Times-Free Press

Two Boston EMTs assaulted while responding to calls

Two Boston EMTs were assaulted in separate incidents at Logan Airport and Andrew Station on Wednesday; both were treated and discharged. One incident will result in a criminal summons; Transit Police are investigating the other.

Boston.com

Three Bob Ross paintings on display in Boston

Three Bob Ross paintings are on display at Bonhams in Boston through September 23, part of an auction supporting public television.

Boston.com

East Boston library hosts English-learner information session

Today from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library offers an informal information session for adult English learners seeking classes, support, and practice resources.

Boston Public Library

Sip and Sparkle book-bedazzling night set for East Boston

Tonight from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Caffe dello Sport at 973 Saratoga Street hosts a 21-plus Sip and Sparkle craft night with bedazzling supplies and a drink included.

The Boston Calendar

Mayor Michelle Wu Appoints Emily Knight as Economic Development Chief

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the appointment of Emily Knight as the City of Boston’s new Economic Development Chief, effective October 19, 2026.

City of Boston

Boston Police Coffee with a Cop: East Boston

Join the Boston Police for Coffee with a Cop on Friday, September 25, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Pomona Cafe in East Boston.

Boston Police Department