Fenway Health and Boston Legacy FC have announced a new community and health collaboration that brings together two organizations committed to advancing inclusion, health and belonging across Greater Boston. The collaboration will launch during Boston Legacy FC's Pride Match against…
Boston Ballet announces 2026–2027 company roster
Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces the 2026–2027 season roster. The Company includes a diverse roster of 67 professional dancers from around the world. Four new dancers join the main Company, eight new dancers join Boston Ballet II (BBII),…
DA Hayden’s annual Basketball for Peace tournament welcomed record amount of participants
This year's Basketball for Peace event drew a record 150 teens for a day of friendly hoops competition, marking the highest participation in the program's history, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. The event received support from organizations such as…
As utility companies seek rate hikes and higher profits, Governor Healey calls for change and swift passage of energy affordability legislation
Governor Maura Healey today called for swift action and passage of her energy affordability legislation to lower energy bills and rein in utility spending. In a letter to members of the conference committee negotiating the final bill, the Governor demanded…
Mayor Wu announces City Of Boston to host second-ever National Urban Rat Summit
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the City of Boston will host the second-ever National Urban Rat Summit this fall, from September 23 to 24, 2026. The two-day summit will bring together leading experts, academics, researchers, public health professionals, and…
News Briefs 8-7-26
SoWa Artists Guild to offer August events SoWa First Friday will be held on Aug. 7 beginning at 5 p.m., and SoWa Sundays will be held Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, starting at 11 a.m. SoWa Artists Guild…
Linda Champion announces her candidacy for Suffolk County District Attorney
Attorney, community leader, former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney, educator, and longtime housing advocate, Linda Champion announces her campaign to be the next Suffolk County District Attorney at Florian Hall in Dorchester before a crowd of more than 120 residents,…
Local Students earn Academic Honors
Hendrickson named to Salve Regina University's Dean's List Eleanor Hendrickson of South End was named to the Dean's List during the spring 2026 academic semester at Salve Regina University. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a semester…
Back Bay Architectural Commission
The Commission will hold its next monthly hearing virtually on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting…
Boston Senior Home Care and PLAN of MA & RI strengthen partnership to support older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers
Building on a highly successful first year, Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC) and Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island (PLAN of MA & RI) today announced the second-year continuation of their strategic partnership to strengthen support for…
Signs of summer’s end
Signs of summer’s end All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. The weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities. The mornings along our coastline have been pleasantly placid for those…
NABB learns of Courtyard by Marriott’s renovation plans
An applicant came before the NABB (Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay) Licensing and Building Use Committee at its monthly meeting held virtually on Aug. 3 to detail a plan to fully renovate an existing Courtyard by Marriott at 88…