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Free Thursdays are back starting in July at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum The Gardner Museum’s beloved Free First Thursdays are taking over—now every Thursday evening is free. Each week. All year. Starting in July. Experience free admission from 5–9 pm...
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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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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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LEXICON demonstrates how artists, makers, and researchers are shaping Boston's future economyCharlestown BostonLeft Fair RightThe Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA) at MIT, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, and the Boston Public Library, announced today a new installation by designer and engineer Alfonso Parra Rubio with Erik Strand, both...
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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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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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Dean’s List honors announced at Tufts University Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. The following students were named...
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August Events at the MGH Blum Center The Blum Patient and Family Learning Center (Blum Center) at Massachusetts General Hospital is hosting in-person educational and wellness sessions in August that we think would greatly benefit your Beacon Hill community. All...
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More than an itch: Treating and preventing summer insect bites and health risksCharlestownLeft Fair Right
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...
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North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) is celebrating National Health Center Week (NHCW) with a free community celebration on August 4 at its Charlestown site at 15 Tufts Street, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., which is Charlestown’s first full-service health...
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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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Charlestown Boys and Girls Club’s Learn & Earn Program visit the State HouseCharlestownLeft Fair RightTeens from the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club’s Learn & Earn Program were invited to the State House recently as guests of State Representative Dan Ryan. Secretary of State Bill Galvin’s tour desk provided a guided tour of the historic...
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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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Who is responsible for the landscaping To the 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...
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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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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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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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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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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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When we brought our first Westie, Sassy, home, Penny was working for a total dog person. Jean, her boss, visited our home within hours of Sassy’s arrival. Naturally, she wanted to meet the puppy. However, with her extensive doggie experience,...
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Italian Home for Children’s Emerging Leaders to host inaugural Summer Night’s Trivia in South BostonCharlestown North EndLeft Fair Right
Italian Home for Children’s Emerging Leaders Board will host its first-ever Summer Night’s Trivia on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Publico Street Bistro & Garden, 11 Dorchester Street in South Boston. The lively, after-work gathering...
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NEW Health board members honored by Mass. League of Community Health CentersCharlestown North EndLeft Fair Right
The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers recently hosted its Annual Awards Gala with the theme, “The Courage to Care.” Among those awarded were two long-time NEW Health board members and North End residents. The Joseph M. Smith Board Member...
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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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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 Announces Launch of Summer Meal Sites Across the City Providing Healthy Meals at No Cost to YouthCharlestown North EndLeft Fair Right
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu 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...
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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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The gay rights movement began 57 years ago this weekCharlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain North End BostonLeft Fair Right
Although Gay Pride Month is observed for the entire month of June, we wish to make note of the specific date and events during the nighttime hours on June 27-28, 1969, when a series of riots and demonstrations against a...
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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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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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Governor Maura Healey signed Senator Sal DiDomenico’s landmark literacy legislation into law this past week. This new law will transform how the Commonwealth teaches children to read to ensure every student learns this essential skill. This bill was signed alongside advocates...
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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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The Boston Planning Department has announced a new date for the community public meeting regarding the proposed mixed-use development at 25 Supertest Street. Originally slated for June 3, the virtual meeting has been officially rescheduled and will now take place...
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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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To the Editor, Charlestown has lost one of its most steadfast champions with the passing of Jean Tochterman, a founding member of the Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard more than twenty years ago. Jean was a rare combination of...
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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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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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With the summer of ’26 at about its midpoint, Charlestown had seen a 4-percent reduction in incidents of violent and property crime from the previous year. According to Boston Police, between Jan. 1 and July 12 of this year, 108...
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Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate stood up to big social media companies by passing legislation that reins in how their platforms’ most addictive features target young people. The bill cracks down on settings that are...
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Through the recently signed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, Senator Sal DiDomenico secured $650,000 for community organizations in the district and over $1 million for critical statewide programs that support those with ALS and organizations addressing gang and youth violence. Additionally,...
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American Idol sensation John Foster will perform at Kowloon Aug. 15Charlestown BostonLeft Fair Right
The phrase, “The Next One,” comes from the National Hockey League to describe the exceptional rising stars hoping to match the incredible achievements of Wayne Gretzky, known as “The Great One.” In the music industry, we have found “The Next...
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Five years ago this week, an unspeakable act of violence, motivated solely by racial hatred, shattered the peace and calm of an early-summer Saturday afternoon in the community of Winthrop. A 28 year-old white man, a native of Wareham who...
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Special to the Patriot-Bridge Students from Charlestown High School’s Early College Pathways participated in job shadow days at local businesses and organizations last month. Hosted by eight different sites, twenty-five 10th and 11th graders got the chance to observe and...
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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 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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Union Oyster House celebrates 200 years as America’s oldest operating restaurantCharlestownLeft Fair Right
In 1826, before the Civil War, before the invention of the telephone, and before either the Boston Symphony Orchestra or the Boston Red Sox existed, Union Oyster House opened its doors. This August, this National Historic Landmark celebrates 200...
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City of Boston and Boston University announce new landmark five-year pilot agreementCharlestownLeft Fair Right
The City of Boston and Boston University announced a major Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement. The new PILOT agreement includes a commitment of more than $104.3 million in voluntary cash contributions and community benefits over the next five years. The agreement is...
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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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emmi Bakery & Café, a Modern Eatery with Some Traditional Turkish FlavorsCharlestownLeft Fair Right
Story and Photos by Marianne Salza For over a year-and-a-half, emmi Bakery & Café, owned by Sezar and Derya Yarvus, has been offering locals and visitors along the Freedom Trail a welcoming, leisurely space to enjoy American as well as...
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Special to the Patriot-Bridge Charlestown is an everybody-knows-everybody kind of neighborhood, but really, everyone knows Jean Tochterman. Born and raised in Charlestown, there are few committees, organizations, and people that Jean hasn’t touched. This year, Jean reaches a milestone occasion...
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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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Healey Takes Action to Cut Concert, Sports Ticket Resale and FeesCharlestown BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Journal Gov. Maura Healey has announced that she will file An Act Relative to Closing the Great Divide between Ticket Prices and Affordability, or The Great Divide Act, to lower sports and concert ticket resale prices and...
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The 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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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 Patriot-Bridg Sarah Peck, development portfolio manager at the Boston Planning Department and manager for the Hood Park project, moderated a community public meeting on Zoom June 22 regarding the mixed-use development at 25 Supertest Street. “We’re here...
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Thank you Morrissey Family To the Editor, It was a great honor to be selected as one of the recipients of the Ryan “DUCE” Morrissey Scholarship in memory of Ryan. I am deeply grateful for your generosity and support as I...
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By Penny & Ed Cherubino It was in a little place called Trattoria Toscana on Jersey Street in Boston that we developed our love for bits of toast topped with delicious things. Their menu described: chicken liver paté, sausage &...
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Special to the Patriot-Bridge 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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The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill to protect firefighters and tradespeople from conditions that took the lives of Boston Fire Lieutenant Edward Walsh and Firefighter Michael Kennedy in 2014. The legislation creates a system to discourage unauthorized and untrained welding...
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Mass Legislature passes DiDomenico’s bill strengthening early literacy instruction Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts Legislature passed Senator Sal DiDomenico’s landmark literacy legislation that will transform how the Commonwealth teaches children to read to ensure every student learns this essential...
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Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Civic Summit, a full day event focused on uniting neighbors, civic leaders, and non-profit advocates to strengthen community and civic engagement in Boston. As Boston commemorates the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, this...
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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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Social Capital Inc. (SCI) hosted its 2026 Pitch Event at Roxbury Community College, showcasing the innovative ideas of local high school students from 10 communities across Greater Boston. At the event, 14 youth teams presented original social impact projects to...
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The SHED gallery in Gloucester is hosting Charlestown resident Joe Caruso’s exhibit, Rockbound, now through August 2. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 11 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Joe will be at the SHED on July...
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Bread of Life’s Annual 5K Walk Fundraiser is Saturday, September 26 at Bread of Life, Malden. Start time 12PM. This year’s Walk is in Honor of Mea Mustone. From her first time laughing alongside Tom Feagley, Bread of Life’s beloved...
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The Massachusetts Legislature is working to conclude its 194th Session, a two-year session set to end scheduled formal proceedings on July 31, 2026. Representative Dan Ryan (D-Charlestown) has been hard at work putting the finishing touches on some of his...