Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Maura Healey, Massport CEO Richard Davey and Meet Boston President & CEO Martha J. Sheridan celebrated the arrival of the Glasgow traffic cone to Massachusetts. Inspired by the 40year Scottish tradition of placing traffic cones on…
“Boston should be a home for everyone,” Michelle Wu said, gazing forward with measured confidence as she reflected on the city’s future. For Wu, that idea has shaped both her leadership and her vision for Boston since first taking office…
Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston’s Age Strong Commission, the Biogen Foundation, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM), and Lyft announced the expansion of Healthy Rides, a free transportation initiative for Boston’s older residents. Supported by a collaborative investment of $150,000,…
Dr. Tommy Welch, Boston Public Schools Region 1 Superintendent, has been named as the new superintendent of the Salem (Mass.) public schools. An East Boston resident, Welch, 50, was selected by a 6-1 vote of the Salem School Committee at…
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) draft Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, a once-in-a-generation study to protect Boston against coastal flooding and sea level rise. This study, projected to…
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved as submitted a design review application for a series of temporary installations throughout the neighborhood as part of a proposed justice-inspired public art exhibit during the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on…
Where is Teddy Roosevelt when we need him? The constant cacophony of bumbling babbling from our leaders in Washington these days with regard to the ongoing conflict with Iran brings to mind the wisdom of former President Theodore Roosevelt. On…
Two Hill businesses receive city’s 2026 Legacy Business Awards Two Beacon Hill businesses, Helen’s Leather Shop and The Tip Tap Room, were among 30 businesses across 18 Boston neighborhoods to receive the city’s 2026 Legacy Business Awards. On Monday, June…
Friends and neighbors gathered along the Charles River at Community Boating, Inc. on July 16 for the Esplanade Association’s 25th Summer Dock Party. Proceeds from the fundraiser support the non-profit organization’s mission to enhance, maintain, and sustain the park. “It’s…
BHCA Digital Membership Cards! Thank you for being a member of the Beacon Hill Civic Association! We’re excited to introduce digital membership cards — a more convenient and environmentally friendly way to access your BHCA membership. By switching to digital…