Mayor Michelle Wu, Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett, Commissioner of Boston Parks and Recreation Diana Fernandez Bibeau, and The Skating Club of Boston are pleased to welcome children and their caregivers to kick off the 2026 summer wading season…
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Wu, secretary Phil Eng announce extension of fare-free transit program
Mayor Michelle Wu and MassDOT Interim Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phil Eng today announced that the City of Boston has extended its successful fare-free transit program through the end of 2026. During the pilot, ridership has grown faster on…
Tick bites surge to a 10-year high as Sawyer offers expert guidance for peak season
Tick bites are sending Americans to emergency rooms at rates not seen in a decade, according to a CDC statement released in April 2026. With Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and alpha-gal syndrome all on the rise, outdoor protection…
Boston celebrates Guinness World Records title for
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined Mayor Michelle Wu, elected officials, and Guinness World Records North America, Inc., at Piers Park II to celebrate a record-breaking achievement on Boston’s waterfront and the start of FIFA World Cup festivities across the…
Asian American Ballet Project and Project Asian Joy debut first-of-its-kind waterfront ballet experience in Boston
Asian American Ballet Project (AABP), the nation’s first ballet company dedicated exclusively to Asian American dancers and narratives, in partnership with Project Asian Joy and its founder, artist Anita Yip, will present Asian American Ballet on the Bay, a free…
Union Oyster House celebrates 200 years as America’s oldest operating restaurant
In 1826, before the Civil War, before the invention of the telephone, and before either the Boston Symphony Orchestra or the Boston Red Sox existed, Union Oyster House opened its doors. This August, this National Historic Landmark celebrates 200 years…
BHCA Community Corner
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.…
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…