The Tartan Army descended upon Boston as Scotland made its first Word Cup appearance in 30 years on June 14 at Boston Stadium in Foxboro, where the team went on to defeat Haiti, 1-0. Scotland played a second World…
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City gears up for Boston Harborfest beginning July 2
Boston Harborfest has proudly announced that Citizens will serve as the new Presenting Sponsor of Boston Harborfest, one of the country’s largest and most cherished Independence Day festivals. The partnership brings together two organizations deeply rooted in the region with…
Catch a Boston taxi through rideshare under City’s new pilot program
To support Boston’s taxi drivers and expand choice for passengers, the City and the Boston Police Department today announced a one-year pilot that will, for the first time, allow licensed Boston taxis to accept trip requests generated through TNC apps…
$800,000 Cummings Grant to fuel Project Bread's fight against hunger statewide
As hunger reaches new heights across Massachusetts, Project Bread has secured a major investment to connect households with food. The leading statewide food security organization has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation's annual…
Club Cafe and Salon 23 win Legacy Business Award
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, and societal fabric of…
Dcr pools open for the summer, offers free swim lessons for children across Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the opening of its 24 swimming pools for the summer season, helping provide residents, visitors and families with safe places to swim and cool off during the summer. As part…
Return of ferry service to Spectacle Island announced
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), Boston Harbor Now, and Boston Harbor City Cruises, announced that ferry service to Spectacle Island has resumed starting Saturday, June 20, following a temporary…
Boston reports continued decline in homelessness in 2026 Census
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Housing have released the results of Boston’s 2026 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count, showing continued progress in reducing homelessness citywide. The annual census found a 19 percent decrease in overall homelessness since 2021, including…
Get out and Explore!
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the return of its Park Passport Challenge, inviting all residents and visitors to explore the state’s parks, forests, playgrounds, watersheds and more through a free statewide scavenger hunt. Participants can…
Wu announces Michaela Nee as new South End and Bay Village liaison
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced Michaela Nee as the new neighborhood liaison for South End and Bay Village and Zavia Dickerson as the new neighborhood liaison for Jamaica Plain within the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS). ONS plays a vital…
