Special to the Times The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced Massachusetts is now an official member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), a global network of more than 1,400 governments and organizations working together to protect biodiversity. This…
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Livingstone honored at ‘Step Up for Kids’ event
By Ryan Owens Massachusetts legislators, social advocates and other locals came together on Tuesday April 14 at the Statehouse for the Children’s Trust Massachusetts “Step Up for Kids” annual event. The gathering, which takes place every April, is intended to…
‘JOYWALK’ offers free stroll of select Fenway art galleries
By Dan Murphy ‘JOYWALK: A Fenway Cultural District Art Crawl’ returns Thursday, May 7, from 4 to 8 p.m., again offering guests a unique opportunity to visit a selection of the neighborhood’s diverse art galleries free of charge, including a…
At last, common sense regarding marijuana, psychedelics
The recent actions by the Trump administration to reschedule marijuana and certain psychedelics has brought a measure of common-sense to the regulation of these substances. Federal policy for more than 50 years has classified marijuana and psychedelics as Schedule I…
Mother’s Day gesture with deeper meaning
Supporting women facing hunger in Boston Special to the Times Food insecurity across Massachusetts has reached a troubling milestone. According to recent data, 40 percent of households are now experiencing food insecurity—double the rate seen just a few years ago…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Call for Nominations for the 29th Annual Beacon Award As part of the Diamond Jubilee Year (1922-1997), The Beacon Hill Civic Association instituted an annual Beacon Award to honor those people or groups deserving of particular recognition for significant and…
Hill resident runs Boston Marathon to combat homelessness
Special to the Times Bank of America executive Jack Germain, a Beacon Hill resident, ran his first Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20 to support a non-profit that works to prevent family homelessness and support parents and children facing housing…
Neighborhood Roundup
Prescott House to offer an Afternoon Tea and Talk on April 25 The William Hickling Prescott House, located at 55 Beacon St., will offer an Afternoon Tea and Talk on Saturday, April 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. Join Etiquetteer,…
BHS celebrates 25 years of education and community
Photos & Story by Marianne Salza Beacon Hill Seminars (BHS) celebrated 25 years of life-long learning with an anniversary celebration on April 8 recognizing the accomplishments of the organization that has offered over 925 adult educational courses led by more…
WECA hosts ‘Creative Visioning’ to address climate change
Special to the Times The public is invited to a creative and engaging student-led presentation that will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating the challenges of climate change. This interactive event will take place Friday, May 1, from…