Dear Editor, Sponsored by Representatives John Francis Moran and Adam J. Scanlon, H3594 is likely to come up for a House vote in 2-4 weeks. It has 50 cosponsors and the Senate passed overwhelmingly a version that would be reconciled…
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Community Boating Inc. celebrates 80th anniversary with first-ever 24-hour Sail-a-thon
Mayor Wu & B.A.A. announce recipients of the Fastest Bostonian Awards at the 130th Boston Marathon
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced the recipients of the Fastest Bostonians Awards, given to four Boston residents with the quickest finish times at the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America. During a…
Comprehensive Immigration Bill ‘PROTECT Act’ Passes in the Senate
Last night, Senator Lydia Edwards joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional Treatment — the PROTECT Act (S.3072) — landmark legislation designed to safeguard and support immigrant…
Copley Society of Art announces call for entries for 2026 national show: ‘Intersections’
Revolutionary Spaces and Suffolk University partner on student art installations for America’s 250th
Drought conditions worsen in several regions across Massachusetts
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared worsened drought conditions in several regions of Massachusetts. The Connecticut River Valley, Central, and Northeast Regions and Nantucket County are now in a Level 2 – Significant Drought. The Western and…
Mayor Michelle Wu appoints Marcela Dwork as Press Secretary
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Marcela Dwork as Press Secretary. Dwork will begin serving in her role on May 4, 2026, and will lead the Mayor’s Press Office. “I’m thrilled to welcome Marcela to our team,” said…
City kicks off free Summer Fitness Series May 13 at Copley Square Park
The 2026 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series, sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), will kick off at Copley Square Park in Back Bay on Wednesday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m., featuring…
Haley House to host annual block party in South End
Haley House will be hosting its 21st annual Block Party on Saturday, June 6 from 3-5 p.m. on Montgomery Street in the South End, celebrating the organization’s community, its vibrant neighborhood, and the start of the summer. This year’s celebration…