“Love & Other Monsters,” written by best-selling author, Emily Franklin, is a haunting historical fiction book about creativity, desperation, and complicated love. Set in the summer of 1816, the Regency-era novel focuses on the bright Claire Clarmont, the 18-year-old forgotten…
DCR advises the public on fire safety as camping season kicks off
As camping season gets underway across the state park system, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is urging residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent wildfires, as new data shows a continuing trend of longer periods of…
Garden safety for pets
City dwellers without outdoor space may think they don’t have to worry about plants that might harm their dogs. However, most of us walk our dogs past front yard gardens, in parks, and take them on hikes in the woods…
Gov. Healey announces $25,000 in interest-free downpayment assistance now available for more first-time homebuyers
Governor Maura Healey and MassHousing announced that starting this week, more Massachusetts residents are now eligible for $25,000 in interest-free downpayment and homebuyer assistance to help them afford to buy their first home. Earlier this year, Governor Healey announced a…
MBTA and MassDOT celebrate Earth Day with Blue Line Station cleanup
In honor of Earth Day 2026, dozens of employees from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) volunteered to cleanup eight stations along the MBTA Blue Line: Maverick, Airport, Wood Island, Orient Heights, Suffolk…
Massachusetts named newest member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced Massachusetts is now an official member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), a global network of more than 1,400 governments and organizations working together to protect biodiversity. This milestone places Massachusetts within…
Beacon Ensemble’s Beacon New Music Festival Volume II coming June 5-7
Following on the success of its inaugural event last year, Beacon Ensemble is again offering Beacon New Music Festival Volume II from June 5 to 7. Opening night of the festival with Mink Duo is set for Friday, June 5,…
Edwards, Coletta-Zapata deliver remarks at climate change news conference
Sen. Lydia Edwards and City Council Vice President Gabriela Coletta, who are both considered legislative champions for the environment, credited Mayor Wu for her leadership on the issue of climate change during remarks at the Mayor’s announcement of the 2030…
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…
Livingstone honored at ‘Step Up for Kids’ event
Massachusetts legislators, social advocates and other locals came together on Tuesday April 14 at the Statehouse for the Children’s Trust Massachusetts “Step Up for Kids” annual event. The gathering, which takes place every April, is intended to recognize Child Abuse…
Wu releases 2030 Climate Action Plan to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen Boston’s climate resilience
Mayor Michelle Wu announced this week the release of Boston’s landmark 2030 Climate Action Plan alongside dozens of community and institutional partners at LoPresti Park in East Boston. This implementation plan provides a roadmap for how the City will achieve…
Collins wins key amendments in Mass Ready Act
Senator Nick Collins recently secured several key amendments in the Senate’s passage of the Mass Ready Act, a major environmental bond bill focused on strengthening climate resilience, protecting natural resources, and supporting communities across Massachusetts. The legislation—S.3050, An Act to…