Special to the Patriot-Bridge Residents will have the opportunity to weigh in on the future of the Bunker Hill Mall during a virtual public meeting scheduled for Monday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. The primary focus of the meeting will…
Hearing addresses needs, priorities for HUD funding
By Ryan Owens City officials held a public hearing last month to discuss “the needs and priorities” for an estimated $27 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds may be invested in housing,…
Wu announces launch of Boston’s summer youth jobs program
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) announced that paid youth job applications are open for summer 2026. Boston youth and young adults ages 14 – 24 can apply now at futureBOS, a centralized hub…
Wu files FY27 budget that protects core city services, invests in Boston’s future
Mayor Michelle Wu today filed her Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget and five-year 2027-2031 Capital Plan. The FY27 budget reflects a deliberate and disciplined approach to protecting the core services our residents and businesses rely on while positioning Boston for…
Boston will mark One Boston Day with acts of kindness
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston released the annual call to action for community-based organizations, businesses, and city of Boston residents to come together for volunteer events and acts of kindness in recognition of our…
BPD warns community of fraudulent parking notices
The Boston Police Department is warning residents about an increase in scams involving fake parking violation notices. These fraudulent notices are designed to appear as official government documents and may closely resemble legitimate correspondence from the City of Boston or…
Animal Rescue League of Boston hosts annual rabies vaccine clinic
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) recently partnered with the City of Boston’s Animal Care and Control Department to host its annual rabies vaccine clinic at ARL’s flagship location in the South End. More than…
The annual Lt. Michael P. Quinn scholarship dinner dance
Lt. Michael P. Quinn grew up in Charlestown, attended Boston Latin School then Holy Cross where he enrolled in the Marines ROTC and received his Commission when he graduated. He served bravely in Vietnam when he killed in action on…
Wu celebrates graduation of PowerCorps Boston cohort
Mayor Michelle Wu celebrated the graduation of PowerCorps Boston’s fifth cohort, the largest in the program’s history. PowerCorps Boston is the City’s green industry workforce development program that prepares young adults for high-quality careers that address Boston’s most pressing environmental…
CNC MEETING DATES
CNC General Meeting, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 7 PM, Knights of Columbus The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus, located at…
Happy Passover
Passover, which begins at sundown this Wednesday (April 1) and ends at nightfall next Thursday (April 9) celebrates the biblical story of the Exodus, when the Israelites were freed from slavery after the 10th plague on Egypt (each of which…
News Briefs
Register now for Cornhole Tournament Register now for the Abraham Lincoln Post Veterans Annual Cornhole Tournament. All proceeds go to the veterans. Join the fun on June 6, 2026 at Memorial Hall, 14 Green Street starting at 10am. There will…