As the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill begins in earnest, representative democracy is alive and well. Charlestown’s own State Representative Dan Ryan has been appointed by Mayor Wu to the Boston Commemoration Commission. Ryan…
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Collaborative art piece Each year, the children at Charlestown Nursery School create a collaborative art piece inspired by the Bunker Hill Monument. Using different medium every spring, the block monument represents our commitment to studying history, architecture, fine art, and community.…
Echoes of Valor: A Boston Concert Commemorates 250 Years of Service and Sacrifice
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston will come alive with the sound of patriotism this June 17 as the city hosts “Echoes of Valor,” a powerful tribute to 250 years of American service and sacrifice. This free public event honors both…
Charlestown Parade Week Packed with Local Events
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The 2025 Parade Week events leading up to the Bunker Hill Day Parade on Sunday, June 15, are the result of a collaboration of several Charlestown groups. “This is more than just a celebration,” said Nolan…
MyRWA Hosts Grand Opening for New Riverfront Plaza in Charlestown
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On Sunday, June 1, the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA), City of Boston, and community members celebrated the grand opening of a new and improved plaza on Boston Public Schools property along the Little Mystic Channel…
Rep. Ryan Makes his Presence Felt on Beacon Hill and Bunker Hill in State Budget
Special to the Patriot-Bridge As the annual state budget has entered the conference committee stage, it is apparent that Representative Dan Ryan (D-Charlestown) has made his presence felt on Beacon Hill. Ryan’s local priorities were clear in keeping with the…
Catholic Charities Boston Honors Colliers Co-Chairman Kevin Phelan at Spring Gala
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On Wednesday, May 28, Catholic Charities Boston [CCAB] honored Kevin Phelan, co-chairman of Colliers Boston, at its annual Spring Celebration Gala at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, drawing nearly 450 guests. The event surpassed last year’s fundraising…
The Bridge Project Expands to Boston, Bringing Groundbreaking Support to Moms and Babies
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Bridge Project – the nation’s largest unconditional cash program focused exclusively on providing support to low-income mothers and their babies – is expanding to include the City of Boston. With this launch, The Bridge Project…
George Wendt Remembered During Gathering at Hampshire House
By Dan Murphy One week after his death at age 76, George Wendt, the late actor best known for his portrayal of beloved bar regular Norm Peterson on the classic TV sitcom ‘Cheers,’ was remembered on Tuesday, May 27, during…
Markey Calls for Urgently Needed Funding for Flood Resilience Project
Special to the Patriot-Bridge U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey hosted a press conference on Wednesday, May 28 to call attention to the urgent need to address flooding along the Island End River in Chelsea and Everett that is part of…