Special to the Times A new exhibit developed by the Museum of African American History I Boston & Nantucket (MAAH), Black Voices of the Revolution: Liberty, Emancipation, and the Struggle for Independence will explore the diverse experiences of African Americans…
Month: June 2025
Wu Announces Nightlife Economy Late Night Food Truck Program
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced the operators and schedule for the City of Boston’s Office of Nightlife Economy Late Night Food Truck Program. This new program provides 10 food truck operators the opportunity to utilize public sites…
News in Brief
WEWCA to meet July 10 The West End Civic Association (WECA) will meet on Thursday July 10, at 6:00pm in the Community Room of the Amy Lowell Apartments, 65 Martha Road. Guests will be candidates running for the four councilor-at-large seats in…
The Gay Rights Movement Began 56 Years Ago this Week
Although Gay Pride Month is observed for the entire month of June, we wish to make note of the specific date and events of June 28, 1969, when a series of riots and demonstrations against a police raid at the…
Iran Finally Reaps What it is has Sown
The decision by President Donald Trump to assist the Israeli effort in setting back Iran’s nuclear weapons program should be applauded by every person who realizes that Iran’s attainment of nuclear weaponry would be disastrous for the world. The Russian…
It’s Not All Work at City Hall Plaza
Ducklings Sculptor Schön gets Political with New Exhibit
By Dan Murphy Though she is likely best known for her whimsical public art creations, including the ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ sculpture in the Public Garden and the Tortoise and the Hare sculpture in Copley Square, venerable local artist Nancy…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
BHCA Committee Work Every year, the BHCA publishes it Annual Report. The report is a compilation of the work of our many committees. We will include committee reports here from time to time. Safety Committee The BHCA Safety Committee is…
Boston Teachers Union Announces Endorsements for City Council Candidates
Special to the Times The Boston Teachers Union (BTU), representing more than 10,000 educators in Boston, announced its endorsements for the 2025 Boston City Council preliminary election. The union is proud to support candidates who have demonstrated a deep commitment…
Wu and Office Of Youth Engagement and Advancement Celebrate 30 Years of Youth Council
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement (OYEA) celebrated the 30-year anniversary of the Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC). Since the first Council year commenced in 1995, the MYC has empowered nearly…