As concerns over roadway safety continue across Boston and other communities, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Flynn and Culpepper in support of the Ride Safe Act. The resolution references Governor Healey’s filing of “An Act to enhance…
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Enjoy the weekend — safely
Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional start of the summer season, bringing with it the anticipation of sunshine and warmth and of time spent with family and friends. But while we contemplate all of the good things that will…
Let’s remember the true meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the most solemn of our national holidays, commemorating the Supreme Sacrifice that has been made by an estimated one million of our fellow citizens, which now includes the 15 members of our military who have died…
Learning cooking techniques
Many people learned the skills they need to become competent and efficient home cooks from family members. Others used media to learn when they became responsible for feeding themselves and others. Penny learned some basics from aunts and uncles. Still,…
Several Back Bay small businesses featured in city’s Neighborhood Business Guide
Several Back Bay small businesses are featured in the city’s new Neighborhood Business Guide. Offering ‘eat & watch’ events for the upcoming FIFA World Cup games .are Dani’s Queer Bar, located at 909 Boylston St., in support of Brazil; Eva…
Mayor Wu announces update on transportation access plan agreement for White Stadium
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that city leaders signed a Transportation Access Plan Agreement (TAPA)—a formal set of commitments by a development team that is required of all Article 80 large projects—between the City of Boston and Boston Legacy Football…
Back Bay Station Concourse Project on course for completion
Once completed, the Back Bay Station Concourse Renovation Project, which has an expected completion date of next April, will completely transform the outdated station into a state-of-the-art transportation facility, with a new range of active retail. During phase one of…
La CASA opens as New England’s largest Latino cultural center
On May 15, with more than 200 in attendance, Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) officially celebrated the grand opening of La CASA: The Center for Arts, Self-determination and Activism, marking a historic milestone for Boston’s Latino community and the opening…
Sen. Collins supports major transportation bond bill to repair roads, bridges, and public transit
This week, Senator Nick Collins, as a member of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, voted to report favorably a $2.737 billion transportation bond bill that would help repair local roads and bridges, invest in public transit infrastructure, and…
Mayor Wu kicks off 2026 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced the 2026 Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours series in partnership with Dunkin’® and Star Market. The City’s annual Coffee Hours will kick off on…