Women’s Lunch Place has welcomed Dr. Laura Davis to its board of directors, according to the local nonprofit. Building on career success as a scientific researcher, Laura turned her attention to mentoring upcoming biotech leaders through Golden Seeds, an angel…
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Where Hawthorne Wrote of Love The Literary History of 54 Pinckney Street
Governor Healey launches pilot to expand access to child care
Governor Maura Healey announced last week that 30 Family Child Care (FCC) programs across Massachusetts have been selected to participate in a new pilot aimed at expanding access to child care for families. The programs include locations in Everett, Lynn,…
Grand singing tradition returns to Beacon Hill
A Hauntingly Close Encounter: 1920s séance recreation comes to William Hickling Prescott House
Beacon Hill residents won’t have to travel far to experience the supernatural this season. On October 30th, right in our own backyard, the William Hickling Prescott House at 55 Beacon St. is playing host to ‘Whispers from the Veil: A…
Boston Weekly Neighborhood Infrastructure Projects
The City of Boston Construction Management team is providing this weekly update on infrastructure improvements taking place in the Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Charlestown, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, neighborhoods. The work is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to maintain…
Healey-Driscoll Administration announces $2 million in fire safety funding
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is making nearly $2 million available to local fire departments in support of fire and life safety efforts that protect Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents. The annual Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE grants fund…
Mayor Wu, Lt. Governor Driscoll, St. Francis House, and the Planning Office For Urban Affairs celebrate opening of 126 affordable homes at 41 LaGrange Street
Mayor Michelle Wu joined Lt. Governor Driscoll, St. Francis House, the Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA), MassHousing, state and local elected officials, residents, and community partners to celebrate the grand opening of 41 LaGrange Street, a new 19-story affordable…
Aquarium now offering discounted tickets for homeschooling families
The New England Aquarium is offering discounted admission this fall for homeschooling families to experience its educational programs and exhibits. Every Tuesday through December 22, 2026, homeschool families have access to special ticket prices: $12 for children and $21 for…
Partial closure of Boylston Street and Charlesgate intersection this weekend
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a partial closure of the Boylston Street and Charlesgate intersection to complete roadway reconstruction operations. This work has been scheduled as a partial closure over one weekend to minimize the impact on…