Month: January 2026
Charlestown Sees 17-percent Drop in Part One Crime in ’25 from Previous Year
By Dan Murphy As 2025 was drawing to a close, Part One crime in Charlestown was down 17 percent from the previous year. According to Boston Police, 228 incidents of Part One crime were reported in District A-15 between Jan.…
DiDomenico Spent 2025 Bringing Funding and Legislative Wins Home to his District
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Senator Sal DiDomenico worked tirelessly throughout 2025 to deliver millions of dollars to his district, secure legislative victories that will protect residents’ rights and freedoms, and meet with countless constituents, advocates, and colleagues throughout the communities…
Wu Announces Voting Stage of Participatory Budgeting Initiative, “Ideas in Action”
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Participatory Budgeting announced the voting phase for Ideas in Action, the City’s participatory budgeting initiative. Over 1,200 ideas were submitted earlier this year, recommending how $2.2…
Edwards Advances Legislation to Ensure Fairness, due Process, and Access to the Courts
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Senator Lydia Edwards has filed legislation reaffirming a fundamental promise of our democracy: that everyone has fair and safe access to the courts. At a time when increased immigration enforcement activity has created fear around courthouses,…
Local Catholic Schools Offer Well-rounded Education Beyond Traditional Academics
Staff Report For parents seeking a well-rounded education, which along with a traditional academic curriculum, also emphasizes good citizenship and religious faith, the Greater Boston area offers a number of top-notch Catholic Schools. Located at 20 Winthrop St. in Charlestown,…
Good Shepherd School: Nurturing Young Hearts and Strengthening the Charlestown Community
By Theo MarstonAfter School Director / Community Outreach Coordinator At Good Shepherd School, located at 20 Winthrop Street in Charlestown, we believe that Early Childhood Education is about far more than academics. It is about nurturing the whole child while…
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Announces Finalists for the 2026 Dewey Square Mural
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the nonprofit responsible for the management and care of The Greenway, in partnership with Embrace and Everyone250, is excited to announce the selection of seven finalists (5 individual artists and 1…
RMV Unveils Redesigned Disability Placard to Improve Efficiency
Special to the Patriot-Bridges The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced the introduction of a newly redesigned Disability Placard, created to improve security, curb fraud, and expedite delivery. Current placards will remain valid until their expiration date. The updated placard features several key…
DiDomenico Passes Bill to Boost Campaign Finance Transparency for Statewide Ballot Questions
Special to the Patriot-Bridget The Massachusetts Senate passed bipartisan legislation filed by Senator Sal DiDomenico to require ballot campaigns to provide monthly reports to the public on who is funding their campaigns and how the money is being used. The…