By Michael Coughlin Jr. District 1 City Councilor Gabriela Coletta is doing her part in the preservation and creation of arts and culture space in the City of Boston by penning a letter to the Boston Planning and Development Agency…
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Council Accepts Anti-Terrorism Grant That Impacts Region
By Adam Swift Last week, the Boston City Council voted to accept a $13.3 million anti-terrorism grant that the previous council had narrowly voted against accepting. The grant will impact surrounding communities, including Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and Winthrop, who are…
Coletta Highlights the Need for Transparency in the Article 80 Development Review Process
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta introduced a hearing order regarding ongoing efforts to reform Article 80 in Boston’s Zoning Code. While the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) began undergoing a revamp of the process last…
Coming to Charlestown, Two Exceptional Evenings of Faith, Hope and Love
The Charlestown Catholic Collaborative welcomes TV Star Frank Runyeon for a Lenten Mission for three performances on two nights at St. Mary’s Church, at 55 Warren St., Charlestown. Signs! The Gospel of John, on Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m.…
New England Painters Bring New Vitality to an Old Art
You’re an art lover, prowling the streets of Boston. Where can you go to find avant-garde abstract work? Where can you find striking photorealist images? Where can you discover contemporary paintings with an emotional impact you never expected? You might…
Wu Leads the 44th Annual Boston Homelessness Census
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Last week Mayor Michelle Wu led a dedicated group of volunteers, including officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, City and State officials, homelessness service providers, local elected officials, and public health and…
Wu Announces Free Tax-Prep Services Available to Residents
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the Boston Tax Help Coalition’s (BTHC) twenty-second year of providing free tax preparation services. Area residents earning $70,000 or less annually can file safely while maximizing their refunds and credits at over 30…
Workers Voice Concerns Over Proposed U.S.-India Military Tech Transfer Deal
U.S. manufacturing workers represented by IUE-CWA expressed their discontent at a demonstration outside the offices of U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton and Rep. Katherine Clark regarding a fast-tracked “technology sharing” deal that puts General Electric (GE) and members of Congress in…
Construction Update
Construction look-ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge through February 17 is as follows: New Charles River Dam Walkway Closure • The pedestrian walkway across the New Charles River Dam will continue to remain closed until further notice. • This…
‘Annie’ at the Boch Center Wang Theatre
By Marianne Salza Spunky, little orphan, Annie, and her friends endure a “hard knock life” at a neglectful orphanage in 1933 New York. Although times can be burdensome, she believes there is hope for sunshine. “Annie,” directed by Jenn Thompson,…