Block Captain Program returning to Beacon Hill! The BHCA has been working with the Streets & Sidewalks Committee to revive the Block Captain program as a way to address quality of life concerns and encourage a communal sense of respect…
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Boston Family Golf Nights at city courses announced
Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Boston Common Golf and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate the launch of Boston Family Golf Nights, a new pilot program that makes it easier and more affordable for families to learn and…
BizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program celebrates 14 graduates
On Saturday, June 28, the Office of Small Business celebrated the 14 graduates of the BizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program. This is the inaugural year of BizUnlocked Boston, which is executed by Tessi Consulting. BizUnlocked Boston is a business access…
Wu announces final fifa World Cup watch parties at City Hall Plaza
Mayor Michelle Wu announced details for the City of Boston’s final slate of free, family-friendly FIFA World Cup watch parties, including the Semi Final matches, the Third Place Match, and the FIFA World Cup Final. These watch parties will bring residents, families and…
New England Aquarium releases 10 rehabilitated sea turtles off Cape Cod
Ten sea turtles were released Wednesday evening into the waters off Cape Cod, Mass., in the New England Aquarium’s second local beach release of the season. The group included six Kemp’s ridleys, two loggerheads, and two green sea turtles, all…
53rd Festival Betances in Boston’s South End
On Saturday, July 18, Festival Betances, New England’s longest-running Latino cultural festival, returns for its 53rd year, at Plaza Betances, 100 West Dedham Street, Boston, bringing thousands of residents, families, artists, and visitors together for a free, full-day celebration of…
Healey celebrates new MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry service
Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joined Interim Transportation Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, legislators and transportation partners to celebrate the new MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry, an affordable weekday ferry service connecting North Station, Aquarium, Seaport…
Wu appoints Felicia Jacques to bpda Board
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the nomination of Felicia Jacques to the BPDA Board. Jacques currently serves as the Principal Developer and Manager for Maloney Development. The new appointment, which would fill a vacant seat on the Board most recently held…
West Nile Virus detected in mosquito test sample in Jamaica Plain
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced that a mosquito test sample obtained from Jamaica Plain tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus is carried by mosquitoes and can be spread to humans through the bite of an…
Red Line will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street July 21 – 30
The MBTA is reminding riders that Red Line service will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street for 10 consecutive days, July 21 – 30. During this service suspension, the MBTA will accomplish critical and necessary track work, including the…