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…
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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…
Over 8,000 potted daffodils placed around the city for the Boston marathon
Special to the Times Marathon Daffodils is a citywide, community-based beautification and commemorative nonprofit that celebrates the arrival of spring while honoring the spirit of Boston Strong. The organizers are deeply grateful to the Charlestown residents, businesses, and community partners…
Wu announces launch of 2026 construction season
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of a new construction season for City of Boston Streets projects. Building on last year’s historic progress—50 miles of street resurfacing and a record 1,723 ADA-compliant ramps rebuilt—the City’s focus…
Women’s Lunch Place holds sold-out ‘eat LUNCH give’ fundraiser
Special to the Times Women’s Lunch Place hosted its sold-out eat LUNCH give fundraiser on Friday, March 27, at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston, raising $430,000 to support its mission of providing essential services and pathways to housing for women experiencing…
Lanterns & Luminaries launch America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Boston
Keith Lockhart honored with third Lantern Award at Old North Church Special to the Times Boston officially kicked off America’s 250th anniversary celebration with a powerful tribute to history, arts and culture, and civic unity at Lanterns & Luminaries, held…