The XV Beacon hotel has been named the No. 1 City Hotel in Boston and No. 1 City Hotel in the United States in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, as voted entirely by readers. XV Beacon, which…
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The Associates of the Boston Public Library presented an evening of music, poetry, and reflection marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
The Associates of the Boston Public Library (Associates) presented We Hold These Truths on Thursday, June 25 at the Central Library’s Rabb Hall, marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with an evening of music, poetry, and reflection.…
USS Constitution to get underway for Sail Boston
The USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway from the Charlestown Navy Yard on July 11th at 8 a.m. This underway commemorates America’s 250th birthday. The ship will lead the Boston Grand Parade of Sail through Boston Harbor as part…
Fan expo Boston 2026 returns with legendary comic creators
FAN EXPO Boston, the three-day pop culture extravaganza, is set towelcome 60+ of the world’s top comic creators alongside an all-star lineup of celebrity guests, animation and gaming voice actors, cosplayers, and more at the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and…
Governor Healey Proclaims July 5-11 as ‘Hurricane Preparedness Week’
To encourage residents to prepare for tropical storms and hurricanes, Governor Maura Healey has proclaimed July 5 to July 11, 2026, as “Hurricane Preparedness Week” in Massachusetts. During the week-long initiative, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will share informational…
13th annual Boston JerkFest expands to three days at new location
With the FIFA World Cup in full swing and Sail Boston drawing thousands of visitors to the city, the 13th Annual Boston JerkFest turns up the Caribbean heat July 10–12 with its biggest festival yet. Expanding to three days and…
Voices of Bunker Hill to Echo Once Again in Charlestown
More than two and a half centuries after musket fire thundered across Breed's Hill, the voices of those who shaped one of the most consequential moments in American history will be heard again in Charlestown. In commemoration of the 251st…
“e” inc. awarded $25,000 Cummings Foundation Grant
“e” inc. has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the Charlestown-based…
Council invests and restores youth and senior programming, essential
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata joined a majority of her colleagues in voting for an omnibus amendment package on the FY27 operating budget. Following the Council’s vote on the amended operating budget, it is now on Mayor Michelle…
BCYF Clougherty Outdoor Pool
he BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown will open this Saturday, June 20 for the summer season. This outdoor pool, as well as several indoor pools across the City operated by Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), are…