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Free Arts and Crafts and STEM Workshops arrive in Boston ParksBeacon Hill East Boston North End BostonLeft Fair RightThe Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of free Arts & Crafts Workshops and the introduction of STEM & Youth Preparedness Workshops for children through the ParkARTS program. Kids ages three to ten can enjoy...
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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...
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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...
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Special to the Regional Review 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...
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Commissioner rejects proposed rate increase from Fallon Community Health Plan, re-negotiated seven proposals to save $72 million for 670,000 residentsBeacon Hill Charlestown BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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ABCD, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and the Boston Red Sox celebrate community partnershipsBeacon Hill Charlestown BostonLeft Fair RightAction 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...
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New England Aquarium releases five more endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles off Cape CodBeacon Hill BostonLeft Fair RightNew England Aquarium releases five more endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles off Cape Cod 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 release of the...
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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...
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Dine Out Boston returns August 1–15Beacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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Healey-Driscoll Administration expands firefighter survival training with new mobile SCBA mazeBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston BostonLeft Fair RightThe 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...
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Wu highlights traffic and pedestrian safety plans for city streetsBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
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 Roxbury Crossing and...
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Visitors encouraged to tour Otis House this summer before it temporarily closesBeacon HillLeft Fair Right
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...
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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:...
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‘Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S.’ report shows 83 on-duty deaths in 2025Beacon Hill Charlestown BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Cambridge Breast Center earns national recognition for patient careBeacon Hill Charlestown BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Back Bay’s beloved newspaper vendor bids farewell to the neighborhoodBeacon Hill BostonLeft Fair RightJuly 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Fan expo Boston 2026 returns with legendary comic creatorsBeacon Hill Charlestown BostonLeft Fair Right
FAN EXPO Boston, the three-day pop culture extravaganza, is set towelcome 60+ of the world’s top comic creators alongside an all-star lineup of celebrity guests, animation and gaming voice actors, cosplayers, and more at the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and...
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Annual Feast of the Madonna Della Cava Returns to the North End August 7-9Beacon Hill North EndLeft Fair Right
The Annual Feast of the Madonna Della Cava will be held on Hanover Street (between Charter St. & Commercial St.) on August 7-9. Friday: 8 – 10:30 p.m. Saturday: 2 – 4 p.m. and 8 – 10:30 p.m. Sunday: 2...
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Our Sox are on fire! 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...
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Healey urges Congress to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status for HaitiansBeacon Hill Charlestown BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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BizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program celebrates 14 graduatesBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston North End BostonLeft Fair RightOn 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...
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Dr. Tommy Welch selected as new superintendent of Salem public schoolsBeacon Hill Charlestown East BostonLeft Fair RightDr. 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...
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Wu, USACE announce draft plan to protect Boston against sea-level rise, extreme weatherBeacon Hill Charlestown North End BostonLeft Fair RightMayor 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...
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Beacon Hill Properties Renovation & Maintenance steps up to meet neighborhood’s ranging needsBeacon HillLeft Fair RightBefore 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 –...
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West Nile Virus detected in mosquito test sample in Jamaica PlainBeacon Hill Charlestown Jamaica Plain BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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North End Historical Museum officially opens to the publicBeacon Hill North End BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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...
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Successful Healthy Rides program expands its help for older residentsBeacon Hill East BostonLeft Fair Right
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 a collaborative investment of $150,000,...
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Longtime Comm Ave Mall newspaper vendor Jimmy Taylor bids farewell on morning of Sunday, July 26 Ahead of relocating to Florida, Jimmy Taylor, who has vended newspapers on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall at Exeter Street nearly every Sunday over the...
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Newly Established Fund Helps Deliver Free Equine-assisted Therapy to VeteransBeacon Hill Charlestown North End BostonLeft Fair Right
By Dan Murphy 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...
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Wu Launches Tour 250 Interactive Map Featuring 25 New Markers Celebrating Boston’s Neighborhood History as Part of Boston 250Beacon Hill East Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
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,...
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Wu announces new cycle of city-wide participatory budgeting initiativeBeacon Hill Charlestown East BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Patriot-Bridge 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 innovative...
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The Words that Changed the World 250 Years AgoBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Mission Hill BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Sail Boston 2026 launches interactive fleet tracker to follow ships in real timeBeacon Hill Charlestown Jamaica Plain North End BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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$800,000 Cummings Grant to Fuel Project Bread’s Fight Against Hunger StatewideBeacon Hill East Boston Jamaica Plain North End BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Regional Review 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...
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Governor Healey Proclaims July 5-11 as ‘Hurricane Preparedness Week’Beacon Hill CharlestownLeft Fair Right
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 informational...
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The Associates of the Boston Public Library presented an evening of music, poetry, and reflection marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of IndependenceBeacon Hill Charlestown North End BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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MBTA announces train ticket availability for July 9 World Cup matchBeacon Hill Charlestown North EndLeft Fair Right
Special to the Patriot-Bridge 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, sold...
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Guest Op-Ed: Fenway Forward Releases Statement on Proposal for Rent Control LegislationBeacon Hill BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Mayor Wu appoints Felicia Jacques to BPDA BoardBeacon Hill Charlestown Jamaica Plain BostonLeft Fair Right
Mayor Michelle Wu has 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...
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Wu Signs City order to Expand Property Tax Relief for Older HomeownersBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain Mission Hill North End BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu 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...
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Amidst the Affordability Crisis, ABCD’s Free Tax Preparation Program Yields over $7 million in Tax Refunds for Greater Boston ResidentsBeacon Hill Charlestown North EndLeft Fair Right
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...
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Summer Eats Returns to Feed Kids and Teens Across Massachusetts this SummerBeacon Hill East Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Where is Teddy Roosevelt When We Need Him?Beacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain North End BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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MBTA Prepares for July 4 Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 pm, Expanded Service, Staffing, and Safety ProtocolsBeacon Hill Charlestown Mission Hill BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Patriot-Bridge 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...
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens DCR Pools for the SummerBeacon Hill East Boston North EndLeft Fair Right
Special to the Regional Review 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...
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New England Aquarium releases 10 rehabilitated sea turtles off Cape CodBeacon Hill East Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
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 two green sea turtles, all...
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BHAC Denies New Garage Door Proposed in Rear Ell of Chestnut Street TownhouseBeacon HillLeft Fair Right
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...
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Special to the Sun 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...
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A conversation with Mayor Michelle Wu: Boston should be a home for everyoneBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain BostonLeft Fair Right“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...
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Tom Ambrosino will retire as administrator of state courtsBeacon Hill Charlestown East BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Special to the Times 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,...
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Special to the Sun 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Nichols House Museum offering summer programming The Nichols House Museum at 55 Mt. Vernon St. will offer Brahmins & Bohemians Beacon Hill walking tours on July 16 and Aug.13 at 6 p.m. Summer evenings are perfect for exploring the neighborhood...
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Fire Marshal Urges Residents to Leave Fireworks to the ProfessionalsBeacon Hill CharlestownLeft Fair Right
Special to the Patriot-Bridge 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...
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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,...
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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...
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Special to the Times Boston Harborfest proudly announced that Citizens will serve as the new Presenting Sponsor of Boston Harborfest, one of the country’s largest and most cherished Independence Day festivals. The partnership brings together two organizations deeply rooted in...
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Wu, Commissioner Cox announce Pilot allowing licensed taxis to accept rides through Uber, LyftBeacon Hill East BostonLeft Fair Right
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 through TNC apps like...
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Red Line will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street July 21 – 30Beacon Hill Charlestown BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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City selects first of three options for new South End Branch LibraryBeacon Hill BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Healey Releases Final Recommendations to Modernize High School Graduation RequirementsBeacon HillLeft Fair Right
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...
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July 11, 1960 ~ July 13, 2026...
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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...