USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway from the Charlestown Navy Yard on July 4 at 10 a.m. This underway honors Independence Day, commemorating the American Revolution and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, as…
Month: July 2026
Revolution 250 Distributes Copies of the Declaration of Independence as Part of Declaration Delivery Day
Special to the Times Revolution 250 Executive Director Jonathan Lane alongside historical reenactors and printer Gary Gregory met with state representatives at the Massachusetts State House on Thursday, June 25, to deliver hand-printed copies of the Declaration of Independence as…
Amidst the Affordability Crisis, ABCD’s Free Tax Preparation Program Yields over $7 million in Tax Refunds for Greater Boston Residents
Special to the Times For the third consecutive year, ABCD’s Free Tax Preparation Program secured more than $7 million in state and federal tax returns for residents of Greater Boston and the Mystic Valley during the 2026 tax season. Results…
Wu Announces New Cycle of City-wide Participatory Budgeting Initiative
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced the return of the City’s Participatory Budgeting initiative, ‘Ideas in Action,’ for its third year. Last year, thousands of residents participated by attending workshops, submitting ideas, and voting to fund eight innovative…
Wu Signs City order to Expand Property Tax Relief for Older Homeowners
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu joined City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, Mass Senior Action, local elected officials, and residents to sign a city order that lets Boston adjust the senior property tax break each year to keep up with…
City Issues Excessive Heat Warning through July 3
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu issued an excessive heat warning for the City of Boston from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3, due to extreme weather forecasts. The highest heat indices for this period are expected to…
Full Listing of Ship Locations Released for Sail Boston 2026
Special to the Times Sail Boston is proud to announce berthing locations for the July 11-16 festival, where ships from around the world will tie up in Charlestown, Downtown, and across Boston’s Seaport. Following the Meet Boston Parade of Sail…
MBTA Prepares for July 4 Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 pm, Expanded Service, Staffing, and Safety Protocols
Special to the Times The MBTA has announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after 8:30 PM. With this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular…
MBTA Announces Train Ticket Availability for July 9 World Cup Match
Special to the Times The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that tickets are on sale for roundtrip Boston Stadium Train tickets between South Station and Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) for the July 9 match. Tickets will be $80, sold…
The Words that Changed the World 250 Years Ago
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. When the members of the…