BHCA 2026 Annual Appeal The Beacon Hill Civic Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to community building, civic engagement, and historic preservation on Beacon Hill. We are here for you to answer your questions and respond to your concerns.…
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MAAM announces summer 2026 outdoor programming
The MassArt Art Museum (MAAM) announces its Summer 2026 season, featuring a dynamic lineup of free, outdoor programs and community-centered events that celebrate creativity in unexpected places. While MAAM hits pause on indoor programming this summer as it transitions and…
Massachusetts House passes landmark data privacy legislation with strong consumer protections
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed comprehensive legislation establishing essential consumer data privacy rights for residents of the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act provides consumers with greater control over their own data. The bill increases accountability for…
Boston Public Market announces extended hours
The Boston Public Market Association (BPMA) announced 16 days of extended FanFest hours in honor of the World Cup. From Friday, June 12 through Saturday, June 27, the local food and drink hub will be open late, showing matches on…
BPL Fund launches 2026 Summer Readathon to reignite a love of reading
As new national research points to a dramatic decline in reading for pleasure across the United States, the Boston Public Library Fund is launching its 2026 Summer Readathon to help readers of all ages reconnect with books, storytelling, and the…
Opioid-related overdose deaths in state fall under 1,000 for the first time in over a decade
For the first time in over a decade, total annual opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts fell below 1,000, according to Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) preliminary 2025 data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).…
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company names Victoria Townsend producing director
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) has named Victoria Townsend as its new producing director. From her early years with CSC as an Artistic/Management Intern (2011–2012) and Artistic Associate/Management Assistant (2013–2015), to joining the organization full-time as Artistic Programs Coordinator (2016–2018) and…
Wu highlights City’s readiness for summer events and announces coordinated preparation efforts across Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu joined City leaders and public safety officials at the Boston Summer Events Command Center (BSECC) to provide an update on the extensive planning and coordination efforts underway to prepare for a summer that will bring millions of…
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 5 p.m. held virtually through Zoom. This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this…
Vilna Shul unveils historic marker with Everyone250, honoring Boston’s Jewish immigrant history
The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, marked an important milestone last week with the unveiling of a new historic marker as part of the Everyone250 (E250) Monuments & Markers campaign. The ceremony brought together community leaders, partners, and…