The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for the 2026 Boston Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL), a free co-ed sports program. The league provides an inclusive environment for young athletes and runs from January…
Month: December 2025
Wu announces youth job applications open for 2025-2026 school year
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) have announced that youth job applications are now open for the 2025-2026 School Year. The program currently has over 2,000 employment opportunities available for Boston youth and young…
Boston Parks Department brings Forever Young Program indoors for winter
Special to the Times The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), is excited to announce the return of the Forever Young Program for older adults. To keep seniors active, social, and…
2026 Mini-Grant opportunities supportingmental health and violence prevention for youth
$100,000 in total funding is available through the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement Special to the Times The Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement (MOWA) today announced the launch of two 2026 mini-grant opportunities totaling $100,000 to support community-based organizations working…
Revolutionary Spaces announces December Events, featuring free admission and Boston Tea Party commemoration
Revolutionary Spaces, the organization stewarding the iconic Freedom Trail landmarks the Old State House and Old South Meeting House, invites visitors to experience a schedule of special events throughout December. Revolutionary Spaces was formed in 2020 by the merger of…
Beacon Hill Shut Out: Historic neighborhood overlooked in inaugural Michelin Guide Boston
The culinary world descended on Boston recently for the release of the inaugural Michelin Guide Boston 2025, awarding stars and honors to 26 restaurants across the region. However, in a surprising turn for one of the city’s most historic and…
MBTA announces December service changes
The MBTA has announced service changes in December on the Orange and Green lines. Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site…
Nichols House Museum’s annual Beacon Hill Holiday House Tour set to return Dec. 14
Explore the beautiful neighborhood of Beacon Hill during the Nichols House Museum’s 30th annual Beacon Hill Holiday House Tour, which takes place on Sunday, Dec. 14, from noon to 4 p.m., with a reception from 3-5 p.m. Every year, the…
Two worlds on the same street: How a violin bridges Beacon Hill with the unhoused community
By Milena Fernsler In the small, dimly-lit community center turned chamber hall on 74 Joy St., Jennifer Stevens is brought back to her grandparents’ living room. There, she would watch the piano strings dance as her great uncle played. Sometimes…
MFA Artisan Market returns, celebrating handcrafted community
By Eva Mazzara As friendly faces gathered and amber afternoon sunlight streamed into the Shapiro Family Courtyard in Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts on a recent Saturday afternoon, a community bound by a passion for art began to take shape.…