Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kiruba Murugaiah, Ph.D., as Alumni Trustee on the BHCC Board of Trustees. A proud BHCC alumna, former faculty member, scholar, and international education leader, Dr. Murugaiah brings decades…
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on August 17…
Last week, Governor Maura Healey joined other New England states in raising serious concerns about NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy and its impact on costs. If approved, the merger would give the company significant control over energy resources…
As America marks its 250th anniversary year, Old South Church in Boston is inviting the community to confront the nation’s history with honesty—including the painful history of slavery and the lives and labor of the people who shaped this country.…
North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health), a community health center in Boston, announces it is expanding access to primary care with the addition of three new providers to its medical staff: internist Dr. Catherine Yu, pediatrician Dr. Patricia Guglietta, and…
The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the State Primary will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This election will determine the candidates on the ballot in the upcoming State Election on Tuesday, November 3. Poll Worker Recruitment…
Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate advanced legislation that establishes serious criminal penalties for fire code and building code violations that cause the injury or death of a firefighter, construction worker, or any member of the…
The Boston Public Library (BPL) announced its 2026 Fall Lecture Series, bringing award-winning authors, acclaimed filmmakers, and influential visionaries to Copley Square and the Shaw-Roxbury Branch this fall, with programs spanning literary fiction, documentary film, and public conversations on science…
When Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden was introduced at a recent political event in Revere, the applause was substantial. Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe praised Hayden in his remarks, stating, “We’re here to celebrate our public safety. We have the…
This Labor Day weekend, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy is encouraging residents and visitors alike to celebrate the holiday by spending time in Greater Boston’s most treasured public landscape: the Emerald Necklace parks. Labor Day honors the contributions of working people…
