So far this year more than 5,000 people from 30 communities joined Save the Harbor/Save the Bay on free Marine Mammal Safaris in April, and free trips to Spectacle and Georges Island three days a week this summer as part…
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State Health Officials Announce Third Human Case of WNV in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) on Tuesday announced the third human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. The individual is a male in his 20s who was likely exposed to the virus in…
Wu Announces 9.4 Miles of New Bike Lanes; ‘Citywide Design Process’; Safety Improvements
Mayor Michelle Wu was joined by city officials and bike activists for a press conference on Sept. 6 at the Tobin Community Center to announce new bike lanes and safety measures in the city. Wu began her remarks by stating…
Discover the Discovery Trail: A Free, Family-Friendly Event at Gardens for Charlestown on Sept. 18
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On Sunday, September 18, Gardens for Charlestown will officially unveil its brand new Discovery Trail. Funded in partnership with Bunker Hill Associates and the Charlestown Mothers Association, the new trail provides a fun way for kids…
BPHC Provides Update on City’s COVID-19 Trends
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today provided the following updates on the latest COVID-19 trends for the City of Boston: Levels of COVID-19 virus in local wastewater have decreased by 19.4% over the last seven days, and by 28.7%…
Department of Veterans Affairs To Begin Providing Abortion Care
Special to the Patriot-Bridge U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) announcement that it will begin offering abortion services in certain circumstances. In July, Senators Warren and Hirono led 23 of…
Christ Church Charlestown Seeking Participants for Through Our Eyes Project
Special to the Patriot Bridge Christ Church Charlestown invites you to be part of the Through Our Eyes Project! This is the fourth year of the free photography contest. The aim of this exhibit is to involve people of all…
Wu Announces Creation of Cabinet for Worker Empowerment
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the creation of the Cabinet for Worker Empowerment led by Trinh Ngyuen who will serve as the City’s Chief of Worker Empowerment. The Cabinet, equipped with oversight and resources, is charged with advancing the well-being of…
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Riordan To Give Talk on His New Book
The Charlestown Historical Society is hosting an event at the Bunker Hill Museum on September 7 at 6 p.m. with author Tim Riordan to talk about his new book about the creation of the Boston Police and it’s “inventor” Francis…