On Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m., Upstairs Downstairs Home at 69 Charles St. will host and salute a 250th American Anniversary event, ‘An American Portrait,’ with a fundraiser for veterans and their families. The nation’s birthday celebration,…
For decades, Spaghetti Dinner has been one of Women’s Lunch Place’s most beloved traditions, bringing the Boston community together for an unforgettable evening in support of women experiencing homelessness and poverty. After last year’s event sold out, Women’s Lunch Place…
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper launched the first cohort of BPS AI Educator Ambassadors following a Summer Institute held August 24–28. Twenty-five secondary school educators received training in innovative and responsible artificial intelligence practices and…
Governor Maura Healey proclaimed September College Fire Safety Month in Massachusetts as thousands of students return to campus and move into dormitories, apartments, and other student housing. Fire officials are offering guidance to help prevent fires and injuries during what…
More than 1,000 police, fire and EMS professionals have completed joint active shooter response training across Massachusetts this year as the Healey-Driscoll Administration expands efforts to prepare first responders to act quickly and work together during a crisis. One of…
ParkARTS Fall Watercolor Painting Workshops Return for 2026 The Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the return of its popular ParkARTS Fall Watercolor Painting Workshop series, taking place throughout September. The free workshops are part of Boston Parks’ 2026…
This month, we needed more home grooming for our dog, Poppy, because she had to go five weeks instead of four between professional grooming sessions. Part of our job as companion animal guardians is ensuring our animals receive the grooming…
The Mayor’s Office of Housing joined Fenway Forward, community partners, and residents on Aug. 26 to celebrate the grand opening of 43 Hemenway St. – a six-unit affordable homeownership development in the Fenway neighborhood. Supported by the funding from the…
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) joined loved ones, families, friends, advocates, and survivors to remember the lives lost to the opioid epidemic. The Overdose Awareness Day was held on Monday, August 31. Since 2015, nearly 3,000…
Goats And Boats is a popular event hosted by the Muddy River Initiative, Boston Parks And Recreation, and the Red Cross to bring people together to help clean up the parks and wetland along the Muddy River. The goats are…