The MBTA is reminding riders that Green Line C branch service will be suspended between Kenmore and Cleveland Circle for twelve consecutive days, May 6 – 17. MBTA will continue the installation of critical Green Line Train Protection System…
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Chris Firger’s exhibit opens May 28 at Co|So
The Copley Society of Art is proud to present artist member Chris Firger’s upcoming exhibition Wandering the City, a celebration of Boston's neighborhoods, communities, architecture, and natural beauty. After years of painting New England and Massachusetts, this exhibition is Firger’s…
Standing Room Only
More than 160 artists, teaching artists, arts leaders, and representatives from arts organizations across Boston gathered last Thursday, April 30 at Boston City Hall to advocate for the restoration of the City’s FY2027 Arts and Culture budget during a nearly…
Diana Fernandez Bibeau to lead Parks and Recreation Department
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the appointment of Diana Fernandez Bibeau as the new Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and Deputy Chief of Open Space. Fernandez Bibeau will begin serving in her new role on June 1. “I’m thrilled to…
BBAC Agenda
The Back Bay Architectural Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on 5/13/2026 beginning at 5 p.m.. This meeting will be held exclusively online. Participants can join via Zoom at https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1616110852 or by calling 646-828-7666 with Meeting ID 161 611…
ENC shares successful completion of annual Muddy River Cleanup
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy (ENC) has announced that 300 dedicated long-term and new volunteers came together on Saturday, April 25, to help clean and rejuvenate the Emerald Necklace parks during the 2026 Muddy River Cleanup. Using the beautiful weather to…
Wu releases 2030 Climate Action Plan to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen Boston’s climate resilience
Mayor Michelle Wu announced this week the release of Boston’s landmark 2030 Climate Action Plan alongside dozens of community and institutional partners at LoPresti Park in East Boston. This implementation plan provides a roadmap for how the City will achieve…
DCR advises the public on fire safety as camping season kicks off
As camping season gets underway across the state park system, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is urging residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent wildfires, as new data shows a continuing trend of longer periods of…
Gov. Healey announces $25,000 in interest-free downpayment assistance now available for more first-time homebuyers
Governor Maura Healey and MassHousing announced that starting this week, more Massachusetts residents are now eligible for $25,000 in interest-free downpayment and homebuyer assistance to help them afford to buy their first home. Earlier this year, Governor Healey announced a…
MBTA and MassDOT celebrate Earth Day with Blue Line Station cleanup
In honor of Earth Day 2026, dozens of employees from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) volunteered to cleanup eight stations along the MBTA Blue Line: Maverick, Airport, Wood Island, Orient Heights, Suffolk…