By Vina Berger Food rescuers Jeff Schwartz and Virginie Forget stood outside the Trader Joe’s on Boylston Street recently, gingerly stacking boxes of carefully packaged groceries into the trunk of Forget’s car. Containers labeled “fresh fruit” were stacked atop dozens…
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Boston will mark One Boston Day with acts of kindness
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston released the annual call to action for community-based organizations, businesses, and city of Boston residents to come together for volunteer events and acts of kindness in recognition of our City’s spirit of care…
BPD community alert on fraudulent parking violation notices
The Boston Police Department is warning residents about an increase in scams involving fake parking violation notices. These fraudulent notices are designed to appear as official government documents and may closely resemble legitimate correspondence from the City of Boston or…
For third year in a row, Eversource teams up with the Arbor Day Foundation to offer 1,000 free trees to customers
Special to the Times As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and strong environmental stewardship, Eversource is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation for the third year in a row to distribute more than 1,000 free trees to customers…
Copley Society of Art presents Meditations in Paper
Co|So is proud to present artist member Sandra Samaha’s upcoming exhibition, Meditations in Paper. Through her work Samaha explores how multiple images can represent past, present and future. She asks herself what is, what was, what could be. After studying…
Wu announces launch of Boston’s summer youth jobs program
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) announced that paid youth job applications are open for summer 2026. Boston youth and young adults ages 14 – 24 can apply now at futureBOS, a centralized hub…
Eastern fiddler rays make their debut at the New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium has introduced two eastern fiddler rays to its Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank, marking the first time this species has been part of Aquarium exhibits. The two females are named “Viola” and “Tasman.”…
West End Community Center’s April programs and events
The West End Community Center, is pleased to offer a dynamic lineup of special events and ongoing programs this April, bringing neighbors together for learning, connection, and fun. Special Events The West End Community Center and the Massachusetts Medical Society…
Scampo turns 18
After 18 years at The Liberty Hotel, Scampo remains one of Beacon Hill’s (and the city’s) premier dining destinations, which still comes as a matter of considerable pride to its founding co-owner, Chef Lydia Shire. “I’m just very proud of…
Wu celebrates graduation of PowerCorps Boston cohort
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu celebrated the graduation of PowerCorps Boston’s fifth cohort, the largest in the program’s history. PowerCorps Boston is the City’s green industry workforce development program that prepares young adults for high-quality careers that…