Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced the winners of the 27th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest with a grand prize provided by JetBlue, prize packages donated by Mahoney’s Garden Centers, and additional support from in-kind sponsor Polar Beverages. The Mayor’s Garden Contest…
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BPL Announces Book It Around Boston 2023 Fun Run Set for September 23
The Boston Public Library (BPL) last week announced Book it Around Boston 2023, a fun run/walk/bike event designed to reintroduce residents to BPL branches across the city while incentivizing movement across Boston’s neighborhoods. BPL has partnered with Heartbreak Hill Running Company…
Neighborhood Roundup
Ward 5 Republican Committee to Meet September 5 The Boston Ward 5 Republican Committee will hold its 2024 Republican U.S. Presidential Primary meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the Boston Park Plaza. WECA meeting slated for Sept.…
City of Boston Announces Gender Equity Updates to Marriage Licenses
Building on Mayor Wu’s vision of an inclusive City that serves all residents, the City of Boston today announced that it has updated its marriage licenses by no longer requiring sex or gender identification on the licenses. This change is…
North Washington Street Bridge
The Construction Look-Ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge through September 16 is as follows: Scheduled Work • Installation of concrete bridge barriers and sidewalks • Off-bridge utility work and cutover to permanent bridge • Off-bridge approach barrier and curb…
BCC Announces Rehearsal Locations in Neighborhoods
Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) announced the six locations across the city at which the organization will host choir rehearsals for their 21st season. BCC will provide access to high-quality chorus programs in neighborhoods including the South End, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain,…
‘Wildflower’ Book Reading and Signing With Aurora James Set For Sept. 14 at Beacon Hill Books
Special to Times Beacon Hill Books at 71 Charles St. welcomes activist and fashion pioneer Aurora James, founder of Brother Vellies, in conversation with MFA Boston Curator of Fashion Arts theo tyson, on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 6:30 to 8:30…
Boston Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day
Last Thursday Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston recognize International Overdose Awareness Day by bringing attention to the opioid epidemic that continues to harm communities and devastate families. The City extends its heartfelt condolences to everyone who has…
A Stroll Along the Water
Suspect Arrested in Two Charles Street Business Breaks
Days after several Charles Street businesses were targeted in four breaks-ins and an attempted break over the course of two nights the previous weekend, a suspect was arrested in connection with breaking into a pair of businesses on the street…