More than 1,000 police, fire and EMS professionals have completed joint active shooter response training across Massachusetts this year as the Healey-Driscoll Administration expands efforts to prepare first responders to act quickly and work together during a crisis. One of…
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Governor Maura Healey declares September College Fire Safety Month
Governor Maura Healey proclaimed September College Fire Safety Month in Massachusetts as thousands of students return to campus and move into dormitories, apartments, and other student housing. Fire officials are offering guidance to help prevent fires and injuries during what…
City and Boston Public Schools launch inaugural cohort of BPS AI Educator Ambassadors
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper launched the first cohort of BPS AI Educator Ambassadors following a Summer Institute held August 24–28. Twenty-five secondary school educators received training in innovative and responsible artificial intelligence practices and…
Women’s Lunch Place’s Spaghetti Dinner set for Oct. 29 at Fairmont Copley Plaza
For decades, Spaghetti Dinner has been one of Women’s Lunch Place’s most beloved traditions, bringing the Boston community together for an unforgettable evening in support of women experiencing homelessness and poverty. After last year’s event sold out, Women’s Lunch Place…
2026 Mayor’s Garden Contest winners
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the 30th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest in a ceremony celebrating the exceptional efforts of Boston’s urban gardeners. The competition recognizes residents who have transformed their yards, balconies, rooftops, and community gardens into…
White Stadium gets green light from SJC
Mayor Michelle Wu, joined by Boston Public Schools leaders, student-athletes and coaches, after-school youth organizations, park advocates, parents, residents, elected officials, small business owners, and Boston Legacy FC welcomed the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s (SJC) unanimous decision affirming the City’s…
BHCA Community Corner
Beacon Hill Civic Association Annual Appeal The Beacon Hill Civic Association works in quiet and sometimes unnoticed ways. In addition to the many meetings and events our committees organize, we are also working every day to improve the quality of…
Neighborhood Roundup 8-27-26
Rally for a Sewage-Free Charles on Sept. 8 The Charles River Watershed Association (CWRA) will hold its Rally for a Sewage-Free Charles on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m., on the Fiedler Dock on the Charles River Esplanade. Presently the…
BHAC approves sign for new Charles Street candy store
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved as submitted a revised design review application entailing a blade sign for a new candy store at 115 Charles St., during the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday, Aug. 20. The…
Wu announces Kerry Jordan as Executive Director of City of Boston Election Department
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced Kerry Jordan as the new Executive Director of the City of Boston Election Department and provided an update on the department’s ongoing operational and modernization efforts ahead of the September 1 State Primary. Jordan will…