By Dan Murphy With the summer of ’25 past its midpoint, Charlestown had seen a 10-percent decrease in Part One crime from last year. According to Boston Police, 111 incidents of Part One crime were reported in District A-15 between…
Month: July 2025
Charlestown Farmers Market Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Charlestown Farmers Market, proudly sponsored and operated by the John F. Kennedy Family Service Center, is celebrating 30 years of fresh food and community connection on Wednesday, July 30, from 1–6 p.m. in Thompson Square (Main and…
Wu and Age Strong Announce Over $1.2 million in Grants
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission last week announced the recipients of two grant programs totaling $1,276,000 to support Boston residents aged 60 and older. The first, the Expanding Engagement grant program, awarded $570,000…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Offering $180,000 in Grants to Support Higher Education Students with Disabilities
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced it is opening applications for public colleges and universities to apply for $180,000 in grant funding to support students with disabilities participating in Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) programs. MAIPSE enables certain…
MBTA Announces August Service Changes
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The MBTA has announced service changes in August on the Blue, Orange, Lowell, and Fitchburg lines. Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. Transit Ambassadors and…
Wu, Officials Celebrate first 100+ Units Converted from Offices
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Wu, along with City and State officials, last week celebrated the first 141 homes that are currently under construction and being converted from former vacant office buildings, as part of the City of Boston’s Office…
State Retailers Set for Sales Tax-free Weekend on Aug. 9, 10
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Saturday, August 9, 2025, and Sunday, August 10, 2025, are the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday thanks to actions taken by the Massachusetts Legislature today. During the holiday, the state’s 6.25 per cent…
Boston Harbor Now Announces First-ever Overnight Camping Experience on Spectacle Island
Special to the Patriot-Bridge For the first time ever, campers can sleep under the stars on Spectacle Island. Boston Harbor Now invites you to Camp Spectacle—a one-of-a-kind overnight adventure packed with s’mores, stargazing, ranger-led walks, and breathtaking views of the…
Boston Lyric Opera Announces its 49th Season, Book Ended by Verdi’s “Macbeth,” and Donizetti’s “Daughter of the Regiment” Set during the American Revolution
Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) announced its lineup for the 2025/26 Season – its 49th – with a diverse range of productions from classic opera to innovative contemporary works and a number of collaborations with other high-profile Boston cultural institutions. Full…
North Washington Street Bridge
Construction Update The Construction Look-Ahead through August 2 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work Finalize pavement markings FRP fascia screening installation Marine fender and dolphin pile work Work Hours Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.…