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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…
The Associates of the Boston Public Library celebrate 36th annual Literary Lights
The Associates of the Boston Public Library hosted the 36th annual Literary Lights™ Gala on April 26, 2026, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, welcoming over 380 attendees and raising more than half a million dollars to support the preservation and…
Boston City Hall Plaza to host prefabricated Adu Showcase May 12–17
The Housing Innovation Lab at the Mayor’s Office of Housing will stage a fully built Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on City Hall Plaza from Tuesday, May 12, through Sunday, May 17. The showcase is designed to demonstrate the cost and…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts celebrates National Bike Month with free $20 Bluebikes credits
In recognition of National Bike Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”), the title sponsor of Greater Boston’s municipally owned bike-sharing system, Bluebikes, will offer a free credit of $20 while supplies…
Beacon Hill Art Walk returns June 7
One of Boston’s most unique celebrations of the arts returns June 7, when the Beacon Hill Art Walk takes over the quiet streets and alleys of the beautiful, cobblestoned neighborhood. The one-of-a-kind Boston tradition serves as an unofficial start to…