Special to the Patriot-Bridge Senator Sal DiDomenico joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass a $1.33 billion plan to invest in public education and transportation across the Commonwealth. The Senate’s bill directs funding to expand career and technical…
Month: May 2025
Milone-Nuzzo Retiring as President of MGH Institute of Health Professions
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Paula Milone-Nuzzo, PhD, RN, FHHC, FAAN, the sixth president of the MGH Institute of Health Professions, is retiring after leading the Boston graduate school for eight years. Milone-Nuzzo intends to stay on the job until her…
Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the award of $230,000 in grant funding to support free youth swim…
NFPA Provides Top Grilling Safety Tips for Memorial Day and Beyond
Special to the Patriot-Bridge For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, when many people dust off their grills to celebrate the holiday and prepare for outdoor cooking in the warmer months ahead. As they…
Fire Officials Warn Against Laptop Fire Social Media “Challenge”
State Fire Marshal Jon Davine and Massachusetts fire chiefs are urging parents and educators to talk to youngsters about the risk of fire and injury posed by a recent social media “challenge.” The trend, which appears to have started on…
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ParkARTS Summer Watercolor Painting Workshops Return Budding artists ages nine and up are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for its popular summer series of ParkARTS Watercolor Painting Workshops during the months of May and June at…
Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Announces Two New Board Members
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the non-profit organization responsible for the management and care of The Greenway, is proud to announce the addition of two new members to its volunteer Board of Directors: Luz Arregoces and…
BPL Announces $1 million Grant from Lego Community Fund U.S.
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Boston Public Library (BPL) and LEGO Group have launched a new partnership setting in motion a citywide initiative that leverages play to address urgent early literacy challenges and ignite creativity and agency in Boston’s youth.…
A Legacy Rebuilt for Generations: Celebrating the Restoration of Memorial Hall
Community members gathered on Saturday for a long-anticipated Open House at the Abraham Lincoln Post 11 G.A.R. Memorial Hall, celebrating the restoration of one of Charlestown’s most cherished historic landmarks. Originally built in 1791 and purchased by the Veterans of…
Eversource Recognizes National Electrical Safety Month with Life-saving Tips
With warmer weather returning and many people turning their attention to outdoor projects and seasonal home maintenance, it’s critical to keep safety top of mind—especially when working around electricity. In recognition of National Electrical Safety Month, Eversource is reminding customers…