The Annual Feast of the Madonna Della Cava will be held on Hanover Street (between Charter St. & Commercial St.) on August 7-9. Friday: 8 – 10:30 p.m. Saturday: 2 – 4 p.m. and 8 – 10:30 p.m. Sunday: 2…
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New England Aquarium releases five more endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles off Cape Cod
New England Aquarium releases five more endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles off Cape Cod Five rehabilitated Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are back in the ocean waters off Cape Cod after the New England Aquarium’s fourth sea turtle release of the…
Healey-Driscoll Administration expands firefighter survival training with new mobile SCBA maze
The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) announced the expansion of firefighter survival training at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) with the addition of a new mobile self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) training maze. The new training system will increase access…
‘Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S.’ report shows 83 on-duty deaths in 2025
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released its “Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S. in 2025” report, which showed that a total of 83 U.S. firefighters died while on-duty, or as a result of heart attacks, strokes, or medical conditions…
Wu, USACE announce draft plan to protect Boston against sea-level rise
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) draft Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, a once-in-a-generation study to protect Boston against coastal flooding and sea level rise. This study, projected to…
Successful Healthy Rides program expands its help for older residents
Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston’s Age Strong Commission, the Biogen Foundation, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM), and Lyft announced the expansion of Healthy Rides, a free transportation initiative for Boston’s older residents. Supported by a collaborative investment of $150,000,…
Glasgow traffic cone welcomed as a token of hospitality and friendship
Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Maura Healey, Massport CEO Richard Davey and Meet Boston President & CEO Martha J. Sheridan celebrated the arrival of the Glasgow traffic cone to Massachusetts. Inspired by the 40year Scottish tradition of placing traffic cones on…
North End Historical Museum officially opens to the public
The North End Historical Museum officially opened to the public on Tuesday, July 21, at 3 Prince St. Hours are Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The interactive museum, which was conceived and created by the nonprofit North…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
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…
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…