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…
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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…
Sen. Edwards, housing advocates, celebrate one year of eviction sealing in the Affordable Homes Act
One year ago this week, a historic provision championed by State Senator Lydia Edwards went into effect as part of the Affordable Homes Act – fundamentally changing the trajectory of thousands of Massachusetts residents by granting the right to petition…
Sen. Collins votes to increase substance abuse treatment services in state budget
This week, Senator Nick Collins, as a member of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, voted for a Fiscal Year 2027 budget that invests nearly $1.16 billion to support public health programs, improve access to services, and promote healthier…
Green Line C Branch suspended between Kenmore and Cleveland Circle through May 17
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…
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…