Month: May 2025
Rev 250’s Bunker Hill Reenactment Receives Kudos from Rep. Dan Ryan
By Cary Shuman Rep. Dan Ryan and his wife, Kara Segal-Ryan, spent part of Memorial Day visiting State Fort Park in Gloucester, which on June 21-22 will be the site for Revolution 250’s reenactment of the 250th Battle of Bunker…
Two Nations, One Battle: Exploring Bunker Hill’s Enduring Legacy
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The public is invited to attend a moderated conversation between two distinguished historians—one American and one British—as they examine the enduring legacy of one of the American Revolution’s most pivotal early battles. Through thoughtful dialogue and…
Pride Week 2025: Where History Comes Home This June, Charlestown takes Center Stage
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Starting June, 8, all eyes turn to Charlestown. As the city of Boston commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, Charlestown is preparing to welcome residents, neighbors, and visitors from across the region…
Mayor Michelle Wu announces the 2025 Legacy Business Award winners
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu hasannounced the winners of the 2025 Legacy Business Awards. This year’s cohort of 30 businesses, including Charlestown’s own Warren Tavern, represent 18 of Boston’s neighborhoods, and, as a collective, have been in business…
Connect with Neighbors!
Boston’s Block Party grants now open Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing announced applications are now open for the third year of block party grants. This funding effort encourages residents…
Gov. Healey, Sens. Warren, Markey Fight back against Trump, Congressional Republicans’ Medicaid Cuts
Reconciliation bill will cost state health care system $1.75 billion, take away health care for 250,000 people, raise costs for everyone Special to the Patriot-Bridge On Tuesday, Gov. Maura Healey, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Ed Markey joined together to…
Wu Announces Expansion of Project Green Light Signal Optimization Program
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu, the Streets Cabinet, and Innovation and Technology Cabinet announced the expansion of their partnership with Google Research to improve traffic flow in highly congested areas. The partnership, first announced last year, uses artificial…
BPS Taps Former Prosecutor for Bus Safety Review after Tragedy
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Mary Skipper have announced that Mintz attorney Natashia Tidwell, a former federal prosecutor and police officer, who specializes in external investigations, will lead an independent review of…
Boston Climbs to 12th on Annual Trust for Public Land ParkScore® Index
Special to the Times Trust for Public Land announced that Boston was ranked the nation’s 12th best big-city park system on the 2025 ParkScore® index, climbing two spots ahead of last year’s 14th place ranking. Atop the ParkScore rankings, Washington,…