Special to the Regional Review The 2024 edition of Boston Harborfest – the country’s largest and Boston’s most expansive July Fourth celebration – runs July 1 through 4 with events stretching from Downtown Crossing to the North End and from…
Month: June 2024
House Passes Bill to Prevent Opioid-related Overdose Deaths
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a wide-ranging opioid bill which covers the licensure of recovery coaches, makes opioid overdose reversal drugs more accessible, protects harm reduction providers, and removes barriers that new mothers in recovery…
It’s Heating Up
A heat wave officially comprises three straight days of 90+ temperatures and forecasters are telling us that we could have four 90+ days with little relief at night. Our readers may be surprised to learn that more than 1200 Americans…
Banner No. 18!
The Celtics’ convincing victory in Game 5 on Monday that clinched the Celts’ 18th NBA championship was great fun for fans old and young alike. For those of us who cherish our “Havlicek Stole the Ball” album and who recall…
The 10th Annual Peter Looney Night
Bunker Hill Parade Kicks Off on Sunday
The 2024 Bunker Hill Parade is set for this Sunday, June 16 in Charlestown. Arthur Hurley, chairman of the Battle of Bunker Hill Parade Committee for the past two decades, said the annual parade will kick off at 12:30 p.m.…
Battle of Bunker Hill Programs Honor Past, Look to the Future: Healey To Participate in Remembrance Ceremony
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Since June 9, the National Parks of Boston and partners have been hosting a series of events to commemorate the 249th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. All programs are free and open to the…
Coletta Zapata Seeks To Hire More Police Officers
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata introduced a Home Rule Petition to raise the maximum age requirements for entrance to the Boston Police Academy. Coletta Zapata’s petition would raise the current maximum from forty (40) years…
Pistorino Named the Lt. Michael P. Quinn Scholar Winner
Julia E. Pistorino has been named the 2024 Lt. Michael P. Quinn Scholar. Pistorino who attended Boston Latin Academy, maintained a 3.455 GPA and took three advanced placement courses. She was designated a Magna Cum Laude for the 2023-2024 academic…
Council Invests in City Services, Community Safety, Housing in Recommended Budget
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata joined her colleagues in voting for an omnibus amendment package on the FY 25 Operating budget. Following the Council’s first of two votes on the amended budget, it goes to…