Those who say every penny counts would be happy to know that Encore Boston Harbor has collected more than $13,000 in pennies over the first month of a new program that looks to use unwanted change from the casino’s cash…
The Anchor Seen as a National Model for Outdoor Activation, Programming
Sometimes special places don’t seem entirely unique when they’re in one’s backyard. That just might be the case for The Anchor venue in the Navy Yard, which this summer is gaining accolades from near and far – even as far…
Not All Parents Know What’s Best for Their Kids
The executive order signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida banning local school boards from requiring students to wear masks in schools in that state rates as one of the most reprehensible actions of any public official since the pandemic…
Enjoy the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival
This weekend marks the return of the 16th annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, featuring master sand sculptors who have come from all over the globe to compete in one of the largest sand sculpting festivals in the world. The festival…
Letters to the Editor
I Support Michelle Wu Dear Editor: I first met Michelle Wu over five years ago when she came to speak at an event our Union (OPEIU Local 453) was hosting at the Transportation building. She showed up with her two…
Weatherfest
Babe Ruth Baseball is Back
New-FOUND-land
Harvard Kent, Constitution Museum mini-boat found in Canada Though bound for Europe, the HK Pride mini-boat has made a pitstop on one of the most remote coastlines in Newfoundland – and the five-foot boat built by Charlestown fourth graders in…
Students will likely be wearing masks on return in September
Supt. Brenda Cassellius and Acting Mayor Kim Janey have signaled over the past week that while students will be returning full-time to the Boston Public Schools in September, they will probably be mandated to wear masks during school time. They…
DA Rollins nominated for US Attorney by Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Monday the nomination of Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins as his pick to be the next permanent US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts – a post that would include the entire state.…
Councilor Baker endorses Spillane for Boston City Council At-Large
Boston City Councilor Frank Baker (District 3) announced his endorsement of Jon Spillane for Boston City Council At-Large. “As someone who has been acutely focused on delivering services to unhoused Bostonians and those dealing with substance use disorders, I am…
Charlestown’s Ryleigh Williams-Arroyo Excels in Babe Ruth Softball World Series
Charlestown’s 14-year-old softball sensation, Ryleigh Williams-Arroyo, reached another milestone in her rising career with an appearance in the Babe Ruth World Series this month in Jensen Beach, Florida. Playing for The BASE team of Boston against the top 16-under teams…