The Boston Public Market Association (BPMA) announced 16 days of extended FanFest hours in honor of the World Cup. From Friday, June 12 through Saturday, June 27, the local food and drink hub will be open late, showing matches…
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Coletta Zapata, Charlestown Ymca, Charlestown neighbors, and public safety officials celebrate 6 years of ‘Charlestown In Solidarity’
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata, the Charlestown YMCA, and public safety officials are celebrating 6 years of Charlestown In Solidarity on Thursday, June 30 at 5:30 PM at the Charlestown Peace Park. In the event of rain, the…
Opioid-related overdose deaths in state fall under 1,000 for the first time in over a decade
For the first time in over a decade, total annual opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts fell below 1,000, according to Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) preliminary 2025 data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Bars and restaurants in Boston get extension of operating hours during summer 2026
Following recent passage of state law, Mayor Michelle Wu announced on Wednesday morning a temporary extension to allow bars and restaurants to serve alcohol for an extra hour. This measure will allow businesses currently licensed to sell alcohol until…
Massachusetts House passes landmark data privacy legislation with strong consumer protections
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed comprehensive legislation establishing essential consumer data privacy rights for residents of the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act provides consumers with greater control over their own data. The bill increases accountability…
MAAM announces outdoor summer programming
The MassArt Art Museum (MAAM) announces its Summer 2026 season, featuring a dynamic lineup of free, outdoor programs and community-centered events that celebrate creativity in unexpected places. While MAAM hits pause on indoor programming this summer as it transitions and…
USS Constitution Museum opens Exploring Old Ironsides, a new photography exhibition presented by Yawkey Foundation
The USS Constitution Museum announces the opening of Exploring Old Ironsides, a new photography exhibition featuring the work of longtime Museum photographer Greg M. Cooper. Presented with generous support from Yawkey Foundation, the exhibition invites the public to encounter…
BPL Fund launches 2026 Summer Readathon to reignite a love of reading
As new national research points to a dramatic decline in reading for pleasure across the United States, the Boston Public Library Fund is launching its 2026 Summer Readathon to help readers of all ages reconnect with books, storytelling, and the…
Wu highlights City’s readiness for summer events and announces coordinated preparation efforts across Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu joined City leaders and public safety officials at the Boston Summer Events Command Center (BSECC) to provide an update on the extensive planning and coordination efforts underway to prepare for a summer that will bring millions…
USS Constitution Mini Golf opens in the Navy Yard
The USS Constitution Museum has launched USS Constitution Mini Golf, a new free 9-hole course on the Charlestown Navy Yard designed to give residents and visitors a fun, accessible way to engage Boston’s role in the story of American independence.…