Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment have kicked off a slate of summer dance events on City Hall Plaza, following the successful 11th annual Donna Summer Disco Party last week. In…
Month: July 2025
East Boston at Atlantic Works Gallery Hosts Community Day July 19
Atlantic Works Gallery invites families, art lovers, and local residents to Community Day—a free, family-friendly celebration of creativity and connection in the heart of East Boston. Join us on Saturday, July 19 from 2-6 p.m. for an afternoon packed with…
Community Health Priorities Unveiled at NeighborHealth’s Gallery Walk
Special to the Times NeighborHealth and the Boston Community Health Collaborative (BCHC) gathered residents at the health center’s Maverick Square location in East Boston on Tuesday, July 8 for a Community Gallery Walk to present and discuss key findings from…
Encore Boston Harbor team and The Pack Shack Packed more than Half-a-million Meals for Families in Need
Special to the Times Volunteers made up of Encore Boston Harbor team members, volunteers from partner organizations, community members, and the team from The Pack Shack prepared and packed 591,798 free and nutritious meals that will be distributed to families…
Wu Announces New Partnership with Gavin Foundation to Expand Access to Recovery and Treatment Services
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston has secured a $200,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation to expand its partnership with the Gavin Foundation, a nationally-recognized substance use treatment and recovery organization with more…
Boston CASA Seeks volunteers to advocate for Foster Youth in Suffolk and Middlesex Counties
Special to the Times Boston CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is issuing an urgent call for volunteers to advocate on behalf of children in the foster care system. Currently, only 15% of eligible foster youth in Suffolk and Middlesex Counties…
Behind the Counter
With Susanne Beck “You’re welcome to play here!” Dressing it up at December Thieves This is the second installation of “Behind the Counter,” an ongoing series” celebrating Beacon Hill salespeople and the places they work. If you have any suggestions…
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Brings Christmas in July to Fenway Park July 31 with ‘Elf’ Screening
Special to the Times Fenway Park Events has announced that “Movie Night at Fenway Park,” presented by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, will take place on Thursday, July 31, featuring the 2003 holiday favorite, Elf. Movie Night at Fenway Park is an…
Contracts Awarded for Equity Study and Launch Citywide Survey to Amplify Black Men and Boys in Boston
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Black Male Advancement (BMA) announced that Tury Research Institute and Roxbury USA have been awarded the contract for the Equity Study of Black Men and Boys.…
Applications Now Open for the Let’s Play Boston Community Sports Grant
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the Human Services Cabinet announced applications are now open for the Let’s Play Boston Community Sports Grant, a program totaling $250,000 included in the fiscal year 2026 annual operating budget to support…