The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), is excited to announce the return of the Forever Young Program for older adults. To keep seniors active, social, and warm all season, the…
Month: December 2025
Boston Parks and Recreation opensregistration for free youth flag football league
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for the 2026 Boston Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL), a free co-ed sports program. The league provides an inclusive environment for young athletes and runs from January…
Vigil honors Cocoanut Grove victims as Memorial Committee seeks final funds
Community members, descendants, and local leaders gathered on Piedmont Street this past Saturday, Nov. 29, to mark the 83rd anniversary of the Cocoanut Grove Fire. The solemn vigil honored the 490 lives lost in the 1942 tragedy, which remains the…
Mass. House passes SupplementalBudget to close Fiscal Year 2025
The Massachusetts House of Representatives have passed a supplemental budget to address deficiencies, to make new necessary investments, and to close the books on Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The legislation appropriates $2.25 billion in gross spending, at a net cost…
Next BBAC meeting set for December 10
The Commission will hold its next public hearing virtually on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting…
Wu announces youth job applications open for 2025-2026 school year
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) have announced that youth job applications are now open for the 2025-2026 School Year. The program currently has over 2,000 employment opportunities available for Boston youth and young…
Boston Legacy Football Club launchesticket donation initiative for BPS students
Boston Legacy Football Club is teaming up with fans to bring the next generation of supporters to the stadium. Following a launch on Giving Tuesday, the club is currently running a ticketing initiative designed to open the door for more…
City launches enhanced language and communications access dashboard in Power BI
The Mayor’s Office of Language and Communications Access (OLCA) is proud to announce the launch of a newly enhanced Language and Communications Access Dashboard, designed to provide a clear, transparent, and user-friendly view of the city’s efforts to provide language…
Healey-Driscoll Administration releases statewide high school graduation framework
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released an initial statewide graduation framework designed to set nation-leading expectations and prepare all students for success after high school, regardless of their chosen career path. This framework, developed with the K-12 Statewide Graduation Council, represents…
Old South Church marks 150 years on Boylston Street with event set for Dec. 6
Old South Church in Boston is marking 150 years on Boylston Street with a special community event on Friday, Dec. 6. This free event, called ‘If These Walls Could Talk,’ opens at 5:45 p.m. at the church located at 645…