Freedom Trail after dark experiences Discover the Freedom Trail in a new light – after dark – on the official Freedom Trail Lantern Tours. Freedom Trail Foundation announces the return of the unique Lantern Tours, offering visitors and residents the...
The New England Aquarium is offering discounted admission this fall for homeschooling families to experience its educational programs and exhibits. Every Tuesday through December 22, 2026, homeschool families have access to special ticket prices: $12 for children and $21 for...
2026 Park Passport Challenge aims to get residents into state parks Special to the Gazette The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the return of its Park Passport Challenge, inviting all residents and visitors to explore...
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announced its lineup of upcoming summer and fall events and activities, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy free events, experiences, and seasonal amenities in the heart of Boston. Building on an exciting summer of citywide...
Mayor Michelle Wu joined Lt. Governor Driscoll, St. Francis House, the Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA), MassHousing, state and local elected officials, residents, and community partners to celebrate the grand opening of 41 LaGrange Street, a new 19-story affordable...
The massive build-out of data centers recently has aroused the wrath of the American public across the political spectrum. However, this backlash has highlighted a sharp disconnect in modern society: On the one hand, we expect technology to provide us...
The city’s Planning Department will hold joint-Impact Advisory Group (IAG) and -public meeting virtually on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m., to discuss a residential development with ground-floor retail project proposed for 222 Friend St. in the West End. KS...
The Advent School officially kicked off its 65th school year on Wednesday, September 9 as its mascot, Pride the Lion, welcomed students back to school. Located on Brimmer Street, Advent is an independent and secular elementary school for kids in pre-K through...
Boston Logan International Airport welcomes 43 million travelers a year and soon, each one will be greeted by a voice that captures the spirit of Massachusetts and New England. The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the launch of Voice of...
On Beacon Hill, history lives behind nearly every brick façade. But 54 Pinckney Street holds a particularly intimate place in Boston’s literary past. Before The Scarlet Letter made Nathaniel Hawthorne one of America’s most celebrated authors, he lived at 54...
Pause near the corner of Chestnut and Charles Streets on any given Monday evening this fall, and you will likely hear the bright sounds of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Java Jive,” or “Charlie and the MTA.” The Apollo Club of...
Governor Maura Healey announced last week that 30 Family Child Care (FCC) programs across Massachusetts have been selected to participate in a new pilot aimed at expanding access to child care for families. The programs include locations in Everett, Lynn,...
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is making nearly $2 million available to local fire departments in support of fire and life safety efforts that protect Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents. The annual Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE grants fund...
The City of Boston Construction Management team is providing this weekly update on infrastructure improvements taking place in the Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Charlestown, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, neighborhoods. The work is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to maintain...
Women’s Lunch Place has welcomed Dr. Laura Davis to its board of directors, according to the local nonprofit. Building on career success as a scientific researcher, Laura turned her attention to mentoring upcoming biotech leaders through Golden Seeds, an angel...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a partial closure of the Boylston Street and Charlesgate intersection to complete roadway reconstruction operations. This work has been scheduled as a partial closure over one weekend to minimize the impact on...
West End Museum celebrates Leonard Bernstein with Sept. 18 concert The West End Museum, in partnership with Queer History Boston and Crescendo Productions, will offer ‘West End Story: Community and the Music of Leonard Bernstein’ – a special live musical...
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m., Upstairs Downstairs Home at 69 Charles St. will host and salute a 250th American Anniversary event, ‘An American Portrait,’ with a fundraiser for veterans and their families. The nation’s birthday celebration,...
After a recount completed Thursday, Sept. 10, at City Hall, Sen. William Brownsberger won his reelection bid by 35 votes of more than 24,000 ballots cast. The incumbent beat out Daniel Lander, a former senior policy advisor to Mayor Michelle...
Governor Healey and the Mass Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) announced $4.2 million in funding to 20 projects that will prepare workers for offshore wind and maritime careers, and support research on fisheries, wildlife, and the marine environment. The funding is...
Robin Krawczyk, owner of These Storied Walls, first noticed the small street-level retail space at 17 Myrtle St., that is now home to her boutique wallpaper showroom, in the spring when she was changing residences on Beacon Hill. Making the...
The City of Boston announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) procurement process to identify a business partner to upgrade and expand its network of bus shelters, wayfinding kiosks, and other street furniture elements in the City’s rights-of-way. These amenities serve...
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) today released a new report, Making Transit Free, Frequent, and Reliable: Massachusetts shows the need for federal investment in fare-free transit, detailing...
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved as submitted a revised design review application entailing a blade sign for a new candy store at 115 Charles St., during the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday, Aug. 20. The...
Strong communities are built through access to resources that support residents’ health, connection, and quality of life. During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted resolutions recognizing National Farmers Market Week and National Health Center Week, honoring the organizations, workers,...
Governor Maura Healey proclaimed September College Fire Safety Month in Massachusetts as thousands of students return to campus and move into dormitories, apartments, and other student housing. Fire officials are offering guidance to help prevent fires and injuries during what...
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced the return of the City’s Participatory Budgeting initiative, ‘Ideas in Action,’ for its third year. Last year, thousands of residents participated by attending workshops, submitting ideas, and voting to fund eight...
September 1, 2026 is primary election day. With only Democrats running for Suffolk County District Attorney, the race will be over in September rather than in November. We have a choice to make this year, and unlike most seats that...
Special to the Regional Review Emerald Necklace Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek issued the following statement in response to the court’s decision on the Franklin Park White Stadium case: “We’re disappointed by this outcome, which means that a new professional for-profit...
As families prepare for the upcoming school year, many are focused on school supplies, schedules and getting back into routines. But one of the most important back-to-school steps happens before the first day of class: scheduling a well-child visit. Because...
As hunger reaches new heights across Massachusetts, Project Bread has secured a major investment to connect households with food. The leading statewide food security organization has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation's annual...
Sail Boston 2026 is proud to announce the launch of its official interactive Fleet Tracker, powered by Aqua Map technology. Designed to enhance the viewing experience for maritime enthusiasts, locals, and visitors, this new tool provides an unparalleled and close-up look at this summer’s historic maritime celebration...
As we approach the September 1 Democratic Primary, I wanted to share with voters why I decided to run to be your next Governor’s Councilor. As I’ve traveled across the 20 communities that make up our Governor’s Council district (which...
Things are always hopping at Beacon Hill Books, but the energy will amp up on Thursday, Sept.17, at 6 p.m., when New York Times-bestselling author Jenny Jackson signs copies of her latest book, ‘The Shampoo Effect.’ Jenny is a publishing...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the nomination of Felicia Jacques to the BPDA Board. Jacques currently serves as the Principal Developer and Manager for Maloney Development. The new appointment, which would fill a vacant seat on the Board most recently held...
Rally for a Sewage-Free Charles on Sept. 8 The Charles River Watershed Association (CWRA) will hold its Rally for a Sewage-Free Charles on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m., on the Fiedler Dock on the Charles River Esplanade. Presently the...
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released the Attorney General’s Office (AGO)’s annual Labor Day Report, spotlighting the AGO’s dedicated efforts to protect the rights of Massachusetts workers and ensure access to fair pay, benefits, and safe working conditions for...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the 30th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest in a ceremony celebrating the exceptional efforts of Boston’s urban gardeners. The competition recognizes residents who have transformed their yards, balconies, rooftops, and community gardens into vibrant...
The MBTA is reminding riders that Red Line service will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street for 10 consecutive days, July 21 – 30. During this service suspension, the MBTA will accomplish critical and necessary track work, including the...
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released its “Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S. in 2025” report, which showed that a total of 83 U.S. firefighters died while on-duty, or as a result of heart attacks, strokes, or medical conditions...
Mayor Michelle Wu, this week, joined City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, Mass Senior Action, local elected officials, and residents to sign a city order that lets Boston adjust the senior property tax break each year to keep up with the cost...
At-home grooming This month, we needed more home grooming for our dog, Poppy, because she had to go five weeks instead of four between professional grooming sessions. Part of our job as companion animal guardians is ensuring our animals receive...
More than 1,000 police, fire and EMS professionals have completed joint active shooter response training across Massachusetts this year as the Healey-Driscoll Administration expands efforts to prepare first responders to act quickly and work together during a crisis. One of...
One hundred life-sized elephant sculptures popped up Thursday, Aug. 6, between Dartmouth and Fairfield streets on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The art installation, sponsored by The ‘Quin House, is part of ‘The Great Elephant Migration,’ which, since its 2024 inception,...
This is a great time of year to add salads to your menu. However, with the recent recalls of lettuce, some of you might be dodging this option. Let us remind you that there are salads from all over the...
“Boston should be a home for everyone,” Michelle Wu said, gazing forward with measured confidence as she reflected on the city’s future. For Wu, that idea has shaped both her leadership and her vision for Boston since first taking office...
With the weatherman predicting a great Labor Day weekend from Friday through Monday, we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the final weekend of the summer season. The Summer of ‘26...
North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) celebrated National Health Center Week (NHCW) with a free community celebration on August 4 at its Charlestown site, which is Charlestown’s first full-service health center and is committed to improving the quality of life...
All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. The weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities. The mornings along our coastline have been pleasantly placid for those of us who row...
To encourage residents to prepare for tropical storms and hurricanes, Governor Maura Healey has proclaimed July 5 to July 11, 2026, as “Hurricane Preparedness Week” in Massachusetts. During the week-long initiative, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will share...
Notice Of Public Hearing. The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 25, Design Review Hearing – 4 p.m. and the Business Meeting at 6 p.m. ZOOM: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1651490508 Subject of the Public Hearing will be action...
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced that a mosquito test sample obtained from Jamaica Plain tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus is carried by mosquitoes and can be spread to humans through the bite of an...
It was almost 55 years ago — on December 23, 1971, to be precise — that President Richard M.Nixon officially declared the “war on cancer” when he signed the National Cancer Act of 1971. The legislation committed $1.5 billion ($12...
When Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden was introduced at a recent political event in Revere, the applause was substantial. Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe praised Hayden in his remarks, stating, “We’re here to celebrate our public safety. We have the...
Dr. Tommy Welch, Boston Public Schools Region 1 Superintendent, has been named as the new superintendent of the Salem (Mass.) public schools. An East Boston resident, Welch, 50, was selected by a 6-1 vote of the Salem School Committee at...
There is a former competitive figure skater living in Beacon Hill and she has returned to perform and teach in the sport she loves. Victoria “Torie” Wojick, 36, who moved to Beacon Hill in 2014, recently performed in the American...
Special to the Times The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced the opening of its 24 swimming pools for the summer season, helping provide residents, visitors and families with safe places to swim and cool off during the...
The state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) was scheduled to remove the deteriorating gangway to the Gloucester Street dock on the Esplanade earlier this week, amid safety concerns. “With removal of the gangway, DCR is working to address the...
By Adam Swift In the wake of the death of Boston transportation planner Louisa Gag earlier this month, Mayor Michelle Wu has released plans to make city streets safer. Gag was killed on her bicycle when she was riding near...
Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces the 2026–2027 season roster. The Company includes a diverse roster of 67 professional dancers from around the world. Four new dancers join the main Company, eight new dancers join Boston Ballet II (BBII),...
The Associates of the Boston Public Library (Associates) presented We Hold These Truths on Thursday, June 25 at the Central Library’s Rabb Hall, marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with an evening of music, poetry, and reflection...
The City of Boston has selected the first of three options for the eagerly awaited $32 million redevelopment of the South End Branch Library, with an approach that prioritizes making the least impact on the adjacent park. “The project schedule...
We recently welcomed new neighbors and their dog to our floor and let them know we had an animal first-aid kit ready if they ever needed it. Since our Poppy is our third Westie, we’ve fostered other Westies, and we...
Outdoor events can be fun to share with your pup, as long as you ensure the event is safe and comfortable for your dog and he will be a great ambassador for canines while in attendance. Some seasonal outdoor events,...
A federal jury acquitted Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins of extortion charges Wednesday, September 2, following a trial in the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston. Tompkins had been charged with two counts of extortion related to...
Special to the Times The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released final recommendations for a statewide high school graduation framework designed to ensure every Massachusetts student graduates prepared for college, careers and civic life. The recommendations are the result of more than 18...
Most people would agree that hair appointments come with welcome down time: time to read, time to talk, and for many, time to nap. Not so for Nikki Rizaoglu, a staffer at Persona Fine Jewelry, the boutique jewelry store at...
The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the State Primary will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This election will determine the candidates on the ballot in the upcoming State Election on Tuesday, November 3. Poll Worker Recruitment...
July was THE hottest month on record in the U.S. For anyone who still doubts that we are in the beginning stages of an epic transformation of our climate, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released data that...
In 2018, I ran for District Attorney with no political sponsor and no permission from anyone. The people who decide these races – before voters get a say – decided early that I was not qualified for the job and...
A longtime local business owner, Chris Pedersen, and his wife, Lynn, have established the Lt. Col. Rhea R. McCarthy Veterans Fund at Strongwater Farm, which helps underwrite the cost of providing free equine-assisted therapy for veterans and their immediate family...
The Copley Society of Art (Co|So) is excited to announce its next Juried Members Show: Fantastical Realities starting September 17. In this exhibition, works explore unexpected color and dimensions, psychological interiors, speculative futures and reimagined pasts. Artists interpret this theme...
Special to the Times Fires, explosions, and serious injuries related to illegal fireworks spike each summer in Massachusetts, and fire service leaders are hoping to reverse last year’s increase over 2024. “Here in Massachusetts, fireworks have caused nearly 500 fires...
Clean water and land conservation advocates from across Massachusetts gathered on the Charles River Esplanade — and ceremonially launched a boat into the Charles River — to mark the official launch of the “YES on 6” ballot campaign. Question 6,...
An 11-story block-long office building at 31 St. James St. in the Back Bay, known as the ‘Park Square Building,’ is now poised to be redeveloped into 490 apartments, The Boston Globe first reported last week. New York-based Vanbarton Group...
Gov. Healey does the right thing to ban kratom The decision last week by Gov. Maura Healey and the Mass. Dept. of Public Health to issue an order classifying kratom as a Schedule 1 drug, thereby effectively banning the sale...
Nearly 74 percent of Boston’s Democratic voters in the Sept. 1 primary supported Sen. Ed Markey in his successful reelection bid, according to the city’s unofficial election results. Sen. Markey garnered 55,163 votes citywide, while his challenger, Rep. Seth Moulton,...
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In an Aug. 10 letter to his fellow councilors, District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn called for an emergency council session to develop a plan for addressing significant public safety concerns in Downtown Boston. Councilor Flynn underscored how the Boston...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced Kerry Jordan as the new Executive Director of the City of Boston Election Department and provided an update on the department’s ongoing operational and modernization efforts ahead of the September 1 State Primary. Jordan will...
With all of the excitement of the World Cup, the Tall Ships, and the Revere Beach Sand Castle Festival in the rearview mirror, we were ready to settle in for a relatively-nonchalant second half of the summer season. With the...
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston’s Age Strong Commission, the Biogen Foundation, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM), and Lyft announced the expansion of Healthy Rides, a free transportation initiative for Boston’s older residents. Supported by...
Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler threw out the first pitch for Harvard Pilgrim Health Day at the July 19th Red Sox game where the Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1. ABCD Foster Grandparent...
The candles will be lit, the pews will be full, and the Headless Horseman will ride again inside Boston’s oldest surviving church. On Friday, Oct. 9, Old North Illuminated will partner with Crescendo Productions to present “The Legend of Sleepy...
Special to the Patriot-Bridge For the third consecutive year, ABCD’s Free Tax Preparation Program secured more than $7 million in state and federal tax returns for residents of Greater Boston and the Mystic Valley during the 2026 tax season. Results...
Special to the Times As part of Boston Groundwater Trust’s 40th anniversary year, Christian Simonelli, the BGwT’s executive director, led more than 35 guests on a walking tour of lower Beacon Hill on Saturday, June 20. “The neighborhood’s familiar brick...
Special to the Times The MBTA has announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after 8:30 PM. With this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular...
The Boston Public Library (BPL) announced its 2026 Fall Lecture Series, bringing award-winning authors, acclaimed filmmakers, and influential visionaries to Copley Square and the Shaw-Roxbury Branch this fall, with programs spanning literary fiction, documentary film, and public conversations on science...
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper launched the first cohort of BPS AI Educator Ambassadors following a Summer Institute held August 24–28. Twenty-five secondary school educators received training in innovative and responsible artificial intelligence practices and...
The fall run of the grassroots comedy show, glADDY8rs, opens at The Rockwell on Friday, September 4, at 9:30pm, featuring 23 Boston-area comics in a self-described “Stand Up Comedy Death Battle,” where audience members vote when to kick comedians off...
As a violent summer in the City of Boston begins to come to an end and families prepare for their students to return to school, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn continues to focus his advocacy on public safety and ensure...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the 2026 Boston Family Days program now includes free, professionally guided tours across the city, giving Boston students and their families new ways to explore the neighborhoods, landmarks, and stories that have shaped Boston...
Violinist Rachel Barton Pine to perform Sept. 13 at Calderwood Hall Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum presents violinist Rachel Barton Pine in concert on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Calderwood Hall at 25 Evans Way. Tickets each...
This year’s Basketball for Peace event drew a record 150 teens for a day of friendly hoops competition, marking the highest participation in the program’s history, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. The event received support from organizations such as...
We’ve always been surprised that dining spots that serve espresso drinks and ice cream don’t have affogatos on their dessert or after-dinner drink menus. We hope that as these traditional Italian drinks gain traction on social media, the hospitality industry...
Aerial survey observers with the New England Aquarium sighted more than 2,000 animals during a recent flight over the Northeast Canyons and Seamount Marine National Monument, showcasing the area’s extraordinary biodiversity. Scientists with the Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean...
The Mayor’s Office of Housing joined Fenway Forward, community partners, and residents on Aug. 26 to celebrate the grand opening of 43 Hemenway St. – a six-unit affordable homeownership development in the Fenway neighborhood. Supported by the funding from the...
Dine Out Boston® is back for its summer edition from August 1-15, 2026. Presented by Meet Boston, and in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and new sponsor Toast, this two-week culinary celebration features close to 200...
The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) announced the expansion of firefighter survival training at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) with the addition of a new mobile self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) training maze. The new training system will increase access...
Given its location on Boston’s waterfront, the New England Aquarium is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, experiencing flooding during storm surges, king tides, and other extreme weather. Since 2019, the Aquarium has been among those leading the...
The Department of Fire Services announced that Massachusetts fire departments have achieved the fourth-highest reporting rate in the country for the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). 90% of Massachusetts fire departments have reported more than 1.3 million apparatus responses...
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The MBTA has announced the successful completion of its latest infrastructure improvements along the Green Line, including work on two major projects: critical signal upgrades within the central Green Line tunnel and the C Branch Accessibility Improvements Project. This work...
As America marks its 250th anniversary year, Old South Church in Boston is inviting the community to confront the nation’s history with honesty—including the painful history of slavery and the lives and labor of the people who shaped this country...
Special to the Regional Review The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that tickets are on sale for roundtrip Boston Stadium Train tickets between South Station and Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) for the July 9 match. Tickets will be $80,...
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu issued an excessive heat warning for the City of Boston from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3, due to extreme weather forecasts. The highest heat indices for this period are expected to...
Beacon Hill residents won’t have to travel far to experience the supernatural this season. On October 30th, right in our own backyard, the William Hickling Prescott House at 55 Beacon St. is playing host to ‘Whispers from the Veil: A...
The XV Beacon hotel has been named the No. 1 City Hotel in Boston and No. 1 City Hotel in the United States in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, as voted entirely by readers. XV Beacon, which...
Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Maura Healey, Massport CEO Richard Davey and Meet Boston President & CEO Martha J. Sheridan celebrated the arrival of the Glasgow traffic cone to Massachusetts. Inspired by the 40year Scottish tradition of placing traffic cones on...
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Two Hill businesses receive city’s 2026 Legacy Business Awards Two Beacon Hill businesses, Helen’s Leather Shop and The Tip Tap Room, were among 30 businesses across 18 Boston neighborhoods to receive the city’s 2026 Legacy Business Awards. On Monday, June...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a long-term left lane closure on the Bowker Viaduct in the northbound direction between the Boylston Street intersection and Storrow Drive in Boston. This closure will begin on Monday morning, August 17,...
Special to the Sun The West End Museum, located at 50 Staniford St., Suite 7 (on Lomasney Way), is kicking off its summer programming with a bang! We will be hosting five different events, including a film screening, walking tour,...
On Monday, Governor Maura Healey urged the U.S. Senate to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, which has already been passed by the House of Representatives. Local congressional and business leaders voiced support for the passage of...
The constant cacophony of bumbling babbling from our leaders in Washington these days with regard to the ongoing conflict with Iran brings to mind the wisdom of former President Theodore Roosevelt. On September 1, 1901 — just two weeks before...
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing on August 20 at 5 p.m. ZOOM: HTTPS://WWW.ZOOMGOV.COM/J/1655520374 Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Design Approval on the agenda below, reviews of architectural violations, and such...
Special to the Times To support Boston’s taxi drivers and expand choice for passengers, the City and the Boston Police Department announced a one-year pilot that will, for the first time, allow licensed Boston taxis to accept trip requests generated...
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north communities, has received a three-year reaccreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program of the American College of Surgeons. Programs accredited by...
There are many ways you can help dogs in rescue situations. You could volunteer with a rescue group or shelter and see what assignments might fit your lifestyle and schedule. You could walk dogs and play with cats, giving critters...
Governor Maura Healey announced that the Division of Insurance has negotiated down proposed rate increases from seven health insurers, saving Massachusetts residents and businesses a projected $72 million in health care premiums for 2027. The Division of Insurance re-negotiated lower...
Widely known as the leader of the infamous “Stoop Group” at 60 Pinckney Street...
Special to the Times-Free Press Ten sea turtles were released Wednesday evening into the waters off Cape Cod, Mass., in the New England Aquarium’s second local beach release of the season. The group included six Kemp’s ridleys, two loggerheads, and...
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing on July 16 at 5 p.m. ZOOM: HTTPS://WWW.ZOOMGOV.COM/J/1653776203 Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certifi cates of Design Approval on the agenda below, reviews of architectural violations, and...
Attorney, community leader, former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney, educator, and longtime housing advocate, Linda Champion announces her campaign to be the next Suffolk County District Attorney at Florian Hall in Dorchester before a crowd of more than 120 residents,...
Boston Book Festival returns Oct. 17 to Copley Square The Boston Book Festival (BBF) returns to Copley Square this fall with a ticketed evening event Oct. 16, followed by its signature free Festival day Oct. 17, uniting the literary community...
Turtles were treated for seven months at the Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital before returning to the ocean Five rehabilitated Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are back in the ocean waters off Cape Cod after the New England Aquarium’s fourth sea turtle...
Ranya Al Tikriti Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Ranya Al Tikriti of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective...
For every generation of Americans for the past near-century, there have been seminal events for which those who were of a certain age can recall “where they were” when they “heard the news.” Every member of the Greatest Generation could...
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA), and Welcoming America announced that the City of Boston has earned a 4-star Certified Welcoming designation from Welcoming America, recognizing Boston as a national leader in creating policies, programs, and...
Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joined Interim Transportation Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, legislators and transportation partners to celebrate the new MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry, an affordable weekday ferry service connecting North Station, Aquarium, Seaport...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map experience featuring 25 new historic markers across Boston’s neighborhoods that spotlight the everyday people, immigrant communities, youth, and other underrepresented groups whose contributions in education, public health, culture,...
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. When the members of the...
On Saturday, June 28, the Office of Small Business celebrated the 14 graduates of the BizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program. This is the inaugural year of BizUnlocked Boston, which is executed by Tessi Consulting. BizUnlocked Boston is a business access...
Boston Ward 5 Dems make endorsements The Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee last week made the following political endorsements: State Sen. Will Brownsberger for reelection to the Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate; U.S. Sen. Ed Markey for reelection to the...
We have access to a common roof deck. Summer means we have more opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors. We learned that it can be easy to respond to serendipitous offers of fun if you have something in your...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) draft Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, a once-in-a-generation study to protect Boston against coastal flooding and sea level rise. This study, projected to be...
Months after ground-penetrating radar and historic 1775 maps first pointed to potential buried history at the Bunker Hill Monument, those high-tech clues have resulted in tangible discoveries right beneath our feet. Back in June, the Charlestown Patriot Bridge reported on...
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Housing today released the results of Boston’s 2026 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count, showing continued progress in reducing homelessness citywide. The annual census found a 19 percent decrease in overall...
When Americans celebrated the Fourth of July at the turn of the 20th century, they did so in such rowdy fashion that vandalism and destruction of both public and private property were commonplace. This rampant hooliganism was suppressed only when...
New Pay-by-Plate Meters have been installed on Charles Street! You may have noticed new meters on Charles Street recently. These meters will be replacing Single-Space meters throughout the City. They are battery-operated meters recharged by solar power and have instructions...
it’S A SHAME Dear Editor, I was very pleased when the North Washington Street (now Bill Russell) Bridge reopened after much anticipation, many delays and years of inconvenience. One of the special aspects of the new bridge was the landscaping:...
Special to the Regional Review The West End Museum, located at 150 Staniford St., Suite 7, will host four different events that include an archival footage screening and community night, author talk, and two walking tours. First, the museum presents...
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the City of Boston will host the second-ever National Urban Rat Summit this fall, from September 23 to 24. The two-day summit will bring together leading experts, academics, researchers, public health professionals, and municipal...
Goats And Boats is a popular event hosted by the Muddy River Initiative, Boston Parks And Recreation, and the Red Cross to bring people together to help clean up the parks and wetland along the Muddy River. The goats are...
After months of deliberation, commission-building and drafting, An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment—the PROTECT Act (H.5620) – has been passed in both chambers of the legislature. The PROTECT Act was originally filed by the...
For decades, Spaghetti Dinner has been one of Women’s Lunch Place’s most beloved traditions, bringing the Boston community together for an unforgettable evening in support of women experiencing homelessness and poverty. After last year’s event sold out, Women’s Lunch Place...
The Friends of the Public Garden opened applications for small grants supporting community-led improvements to neighborhood parks and public greenspaces across Boston through the Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks. Neighborhood groups, resident associations, nonprofits, and other community organizations may...
Fenway Forward has released the following statement: “[Last week], the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court removed the rent control ballot initiative from this year’s ballot based on a technicality regarding exemptions for religious facilities. While this decision is disappointing, it does...
As part of Boston Groundwater Trust’s 40th anniversary this year, Christian Simonelli, the BGwT’s executive director, led more than 40 guests on a walking tour of the Back Bay on Saturday, July 18. The tour began at Trinity Church in...
The MBTA is closing down a large swath of the Green Line for nine days starting Saturday, Aug. 8, suspending service along parts of every line to make signal upgrades within the central tunnel, as well as accessibility improvements on...
BHCA Digital Membership Cards! Thank you for being a member of the Beacon Hill Civic Association! We’re excited to introduce digital membership cards — a more convenient and environmentally friendly way to access your BHCA membership. By switching to digital...
ParkARTS Fall Watercolor Painting Workshops Return for 2026 The Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the return of its popular ParkARTS Fall Watercolor Painting Workshop series, taking place throughout September. The free workshops are part of Boston Parks’ 2026...
Summer Eats, the Massachusetts Summer Food Service Program, is kicking off across the Commonwealth this summer, providing free meals to all kids and teens ages 18 and under. In 2025, nearly 3 million meals were served at more than 1,500...
Beacon Hill Civic Association Annual Appeal The Beacon Hill Civic Association works in quiet and sometimes unnoticed ways. In addition to the many meetings and events our committees organize, we are also working every day to improve the quality of...
It was an afternoon filled with music, laughter, birthday wishes and plenty of audience participation when nationally recognized Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll entertained residents and staff at Hale House, located at 273 Clarendon Street in Boston’s historic Back Bay. “Awesome...
The Madonna Della Cava Feast celebrated is 106th year of bringing the tradition of faith and celebration from Pietraperzia Sicily to the New World of the Boston. It is one of the many Feasts and neighborhood festivals of the North...
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved as submitted a design review application for a series of temporary installations throughout the neighborhood as part of a proposed justice-inspired public art exhibit during the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on...
Mayor Michelle Wu, joined by Boston Public Schools leaders, student-athletes and coaches, after-school youth organizations, park advocates, parents, residents, elected officials, small business owners, and Boston Legacy FC welcomed the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s (SJC) unanimous decision affirming the City’s...
Special to the Times The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission voted unanimously to deny a design review application to create a new garage door opening by modifying the rear ell of a townhouse at 46 Chestnut St. at the commission’s monthly...
Tom Ambrosino, one of the most influential municipal leaders in the history of two communities, Revere and Chelsea, has announced that he will be retiring as the court administrator of the Massachusetts Trial Court. Ambrosino said he notified court personnel...
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will begin the second phase of critical runway safety improvements at Boston Logan later this month, with work expected to be completed before Thanksgiving. This phase continues the installation of the Engineered Material Arresting System...
July 26 was the last day on the job for Jimmy Taylor, who had become a Sunday morning fixture in the Back Bay over the past 30 years as the Commonwealth Avenue Mall’s faithful newspaper vendor. Born in Somerville on...
This summer is the last opportunity to experience the interiors of Otis House before Historic New England embarks on an exciting multi-year restoration and visitor enhancement project. When complete, the project will transform the way visitors experience Otis House as...
This Labor Day weekend, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy is encouraging residents and visitors alike to celebrate the holiday by spending time in Greater Boston’s most treasured public landscape: the Emerald Necklace parks. Labor Day honors the contributions of working people...
Following an unforeseen temporary closure that ended up lasting around two and a half years, the longstanding Beacon Hill Cleaners at 151 Charles St. reopened on Monday, July 27. The drycleaners, which was among 30 longstanding businesses citywide recognized as...
Before launching his own company, Beacon Hill Properties Renovation & Maintenance – a full-service property management company that today oversees over 100 units around the neighborhood and also offers a wide range of services for the convenience of residents –...
SoWa Artists Guild to offer more August events SoWa Sundays will be held Aug. 23, and 30, starting at 11 a.m. SoWa Artists Guild events, which are free and open to the public, are held at 450 Harrison Ave. Open...
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Boston Common Golf and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate the launch of Boston Family Golf Nights, a new pilot program that makes it easier and more affordable...
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) joined loved ones, families, friends, advocates, and survivors to remember the lives lost to the opioid epidemic. The Overdose Awareness Day was held on Monday, August 31. Since 2015, nearly 3,000...
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that all children and teens can receive free nutritious breakfast and lunch this summer through the Boston Summer Eats program. Meals are currently available to all youth 18 and under at over 60 locations across...
On Friday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m., The West End Museum, in partnership with Queer History Boston and Crescendo Productions, invites the neighboring communities of Beacon Hill and the West End to a special live musical performance celebrating the legendary...
The North End Historical Museum officially opened to the public on Tuesday, July 21, at 3 Prince St. Hours are Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The interactive museum, which was conceived and created by the nonprofit North...
Ahead of Greater Boston’s college move-in day on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is reminding drivers of moving trucks and other large vehicles to avoid roads with low-clearance bridges, including Storrow Drive, Soldiers Field...
With the summer of ’26 at about its midpoint, Area A-1 had seen a 9-percent reduction in incidents of violent and property crime from last year. According to Boston Police, between Jan. 1 and July 12 of this year, 1,070...
Between backyard barbecues, beach vacations, and hiking trails, warmer weather encourages us to spend more time outdoors. But alongside all the summer fun in the sun comes the often-overlooked health risk of insect bites and stings. Many people consider insect...
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural, historical,...
Special to the Times The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), Boston Harbor Now, and Boston Harbor City Cruises, announced that ferry service to Spectacle Island has resumed starting Saturday, June...
Rally for a Sewage-Free Charles on Sept. 8 The Charles River Watershed Association (CWRA) will hold its Rally for a Sewage-Free Charles on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m., on the Fiedler Dock on the Charles River Esplanade. Presently the...
