Special to the Times The USS Constitution Museum announces the opening of Exploring Old Ironsides, a new photography exhibition featuring the work of longtime Museum photographer Greg M. Cooper. Presented with generous support from Yawkey Foundation, the exhibition invites the…
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Summer Tips for Pets
By Penny & Ed Cherubino According to Dan Leonard, a seasonal weather expert, we are facing a hot summer of El Niño and shifting jet streams. “In general, we tend to get a stronger-than-normal jet stream,” Leonard said. “This could…
The Gay Rights Movement began 57 Years Ago this Week
Although Gay Pride Month is observed for the entire month of June, we wish to make note of the specific date and events during the nighttime hours on June 27-28, 1969, when a series of riots and demonstrations against a…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Upcoming Events Groundwater & Wood Piles Walking Tour – Saturday, June 20th, 11am (meet outside Starbucks at Beacon and Charles Streets) Founders Reception – Wednesday, June 24th, 6pm (by invitation only) Young Friends Social – Wednesday, June 24th, 7pm, Liberty…
FBI Boston Warns Drone Operators of Temporary Flight Restrictions During FIFA World Cup 2026
Planning to fly your drone in Massachusetts or Rhode Island during the FIFA World Cup 2026? Be aware that the government will establish temporary flight restrictions around FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums, fan festivals, and other event locations. Flying a…
Related Beal signs lease agreement with Brick Street Bagels
Related Beal announced that it will welcome Brick Street Bagels at 144 Charles Street in Beacon Hill this fall. The Charles Street location marks Brick Street Bagels’ third permanent shop in Boston, bringing its signature handmade bagels to one of…
Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool opens June 23
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…
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…