Mayor Michelle Wu joined elected and city officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon the newly renovated Copley Square Park on Wednesday, May 27, during her annual Neighborhood Coffee Hour for the Back Bay and Beacon Hill “Situated between…
Congratulations, Class of 2026
High school graduation season is upon us, the time of year when communities across America celebrate the accomplishments of young people receiving their high school diplomas. Graduation is a bittersweet occasion, marking both an ending and a beginning. For…
BLO celebrates 25 years of free orchestral music in Boston neighborhoods
Boston Landmarks Orchestra (BLO), under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, announces its 25th anniversary season of free summer concerts, bringing live orchestral music to some of the city’s most beloved outdoor and neighborhood spaces from June 20 to…
Massport welcomes over 1,200 students for annual STEM Expo at Boston Logan
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), yesterday hosted over 1,200 local middle and high school students for the annual Aviation & Maritime STEM Expo. This unique event, the largest in the region, featured…
Wu, Brighton Marine announce $1 million partnership to support Boston veterans
Mayor Michelle Wu and Rosye Cloud, CEO of Brighton Marine, have announced a new $1 million public-private partnership to support Boston veterans and other communities. As part of this initiative, the City will launch a veterans grant program to provide…
Boston Beaches rank as some of the cleanest urban beaches in the country
For the first time in its testing history, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has reported that every metropolitan beach from Nahant to Nantasket scored above 80% in its annual Water Quality Report Card. This is a historic achievement that reflects…
Senator Collins votes to advance consumer safety, small business legislation
Bills would remove toxic chemicals from medical devices and expand opportunities for Massachusetts commercial interior designers. This week, Senator Nick Collins, as a member of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, voted to advance two pieces of legislation aimed…
Beacon Hill Art Walk returns this Sunday
50+ artists will transform Beacon Hill into Boston’s most unique art show 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…
The Liberty Hotel kicks off summer Yappier Hour with 'Dog Days of Summer' party
Located at 215 Charles St. The Liberty Hotel has officially kicked off the summer season by inviting guests and their four-legged friends to a “Dog Days of Summer” party on Wednesday, June 3. The event marked the seasonal return of…
Alley details for new South End Branch Library discussed at community meeting
Alley details for the eagerly awaited redevelopment of the South End Branch Library were discussed during a standing-room seventh community meeting on the project held Tuesday, May 19, at Union Church. A two-story structure is on track to replace the…
Wu announces 2026 Open Streets schedule
Last week, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Open Streets Series, a car-free event series that transforms roadways into vibrant, pedestrian-only public spaces during the summer and fall. Now in its fifth year, Open Streets Boston will return to Allston-Brighton,…