Month: April 2026
Blackstone’s welcomes spring with floral workshop led by Ox Bow Decor’s Grossman
By Jennifer Hill As spring arrives on Beacon Hill, Blackstone’s is celebrating the season with an intimate floral arranging workshop designed to bring the beauty of fresh blooms into your home. On Friday, May 8, the Charles Street shop will…
From Gardner to Shelley: Emily Franklin brings literary history to the Union Club
Photos & Story by Marianne Salza “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…
Neighborhood Roundup
Rugg Road to hold ‘reopening party’ for community on May 1 Rugg Road Paper Co. is welcoming the community to enjoy its new home at 130 Charles St. during a “reopening party” on Friday, May 1, from 5 to 7…
The West End Museum offers programming in May
Special to the Times The West End Museum, located at 150 Staniford St., Suite 7, has announced its May events calendar, including an author talk centered around immigrant communities in modern Boston; the second event in our 2026 performing arts…
Boston parks launch free summer sports clinics for 2026
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for its 2026 Summer Sports Clinics. This popular program provides Boston youth with a free opportunity to develop athletic skills and enjoy the city’s outdoor spaces in…
Wu releases 2030 Climate Action Plan to reducecarbon emissions and strengthen Boston’s climate resilience
Special to the Times 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…
West End Museum hosts program to honor local artist Hyman Bloom
Special to the Times A native of Boston’s West End, Hyman Bloom (1913-2009) emerged from a community defined by cultural richness and later transformed by sweeping urban renewal. Bloom holds a singular place in American art for his uncompromising exploration…
Edwards, Coletta-Zapata deliver remarks at climate change plan
By Cary Shuman 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…
MBTA, MassDOT celebrate Earth Day with station cleanup
Special to the Times 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…