The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) voted unanimously Thursday evening, April 16, to approve the initial three buildings of Skanska’s plans for Longwood Place – a project that is poised to thoroughly transform the Longwood Medical Area (LMA) with…
Beantown Boxing brings community to the city
An eclectic group of Massachusetts residents gathers weekly at Roberto Clemente Field in the Fenway for outdoor boxing classes designed for members to improve their skills and confidence. The classes are led by Johnny Murray, a former Irish boxer,…
BPHC reports person with measles passed through Logan Airport
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) report that a person with measles visited Terminal C at Logan Airport shortly after midnight on Tuesday, April 14. The individual traveled to Boston on JetBlue…
Mayor Wu discusses future of South End Library
In a recent meeting with Mayor Michelle Wu and her staff from Neighborhood Services and City Operations, several community members discussed the future of the South End Library. Mayor Wu expressed her commitment to getting the new building built,…
Boston Ward 4 Dems offers scholarships to ninth and 10th graders
The Boston Ward 4 Democratic Committee is offering $400 scholarships to eligible ninth and 10th graders living in the ward, including students attending the Melvin H. King South End Academy, Boston Latin School, and Winsor School. To apply, students will…
Mayor Wu announces launch of 2026 construction season
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the launch of a new construction season for City of Boston Streets projects. Building on last year’s historic progress—50 miles of street resurfacing and a record 1,723 ADA-compliant ramps rebuilt—the City’s focus this year continues…
Wu Administration announces Affordable Housing Funding for rental projects citywide
The City of Boston has announced more than $52 million in new funding to support the creation and preservation of affordable rental housing across Boston. The awards, administered through the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the Community Preservation Fund, and the…
Seasonal eating these days
While we know that many of our neighbors in the Northeast face hunger this year, it’s due to food prices, not supply. In the past, people went hungry because they had no crops to harvest at specific times. These times…
Mayor Wu appoints Rodney Marshall as 45th Commissioner of the Boston Fire Department
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the appointment of Rodney Marshall as the 45th Commissioner/Chief of Department of the Boston Fire Department (BFD). Marshall, who joined the BFD in 1991 and currently serves as Chief of Operations – Support Services, brings…
Lanterns & Luminaries launch America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Boston
Boston officially kicked off America’s 250th anniversary celebration with a powerful tribute to history, arts and culture, and civic unity at Lanterns & Luminaries, held at the iconic Old North Church on the eve of Patriots’ Day weekend. Hosted by…
Fenway Cares distributes food to qualified residents
Long before its 3:30 p.m. start time, a line begins to form at Symphony Park in the Fenway as the crowd waits in the cold for the Fenway Cares food distribution to begin. The program has become essential for many…
Boston funding helps St. Stephen’s Youth Programs expand support for Black youth
Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced in February that $500,000 in city funding will go toward programs serving Black men and boys across the city, including St. Stephen’s Youth Programs (SSYP), a long-running youth development nonprofit in the South End. The…