Special to the Times The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), the T’s operations and maintenance partner for Commuter Rail, announced that the popular CapeFLYER train service between Boston and Hyannis resumed for the season on Friday, May 22. Roundtrip…
The Greenway Welcomes Renowned Topiary artist Michael P. Gibson for a Summer-long Living Sculpture Experience in Dewey Square
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the nonprofit responsible for the maintenance and activation of The Greenway, welcomes internationally recognized topiary artist Michael P. Gibson, of Gibson Works, to Boston this summer for a dynamic horticultural installation…
Fishweir Project Returns to Boston Common
By Dan Murphy The 23rd annual Ancient Fishweir Project has returned this month to Boston Common, again paying tribute to a time when Native Americans once lived off this land. The fishweir, which is currently installed near the Charles Street…
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Announces Arboretum Certification, Advancing Climate-resilient Urban Canopy in Downtown Boston
Special to the Partiot-Bridge The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy today announced that the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston has been awarded a Level I Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, for achieving particular standards of…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Encourages Visitors to Make Water Safety a Priority This Summer
USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide and welcomes millions of visitors each year. While those visits create opportunities for recreation and family memories, preventable tragedies still occur on public waters annually, many involving people not wearing…
MBTA Announces New Weekday Harbor Loop Ferry Service Beginning June 29
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced the launch of the new F10 “Harbor Loop” ferry route, beginning Monday, June 29, 2026. The new route will provide year-round weekday service connecting Lovejoy Wharf (North Station), Central Wharf (Aquarium), Seaport, and…
Annual GroundBeat Concert Series at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell Kicks off Sunday
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Esplanade Association (EA) is thrilled to announce the eighth season of their GroundBeat Concerts: The Esplanade’s FREE Pre-Juneteenth Riverfront Music Series. Each concert is produced by local creators and showcases a diverse lineup of artists,…
Boston Affordable Home Ownership Projects Awarded State Commonwealth Builder Funding
Special to the Patriot-Bridges The City of Boston announced that three affordable homeownership projects were awarded funds through MassHousing’s CommonWealth Builder program. This final piece of funding will allow construction to begin shortly on 108 affordable condominiums for first-time homebuyers…
High Speed e-bikes Must be Regulated Like any Motor Vehicle
A bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey, known as the Ride Safe Act, that would require an annual registration, liability insurance, and an official Massachusetts license plate for electric “bicycles” that are capable of exceeding 30 m.p.h. is long overdue.…
Massport to attempt Guinness World Records title for world’s largest soccer ball
Special to the Times The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will showcase the organization’s attempt at the Guinness World Records title for World’s Largest Soccer Ball at Piers Park II in East Boston this June, creating a one-of-a-kind waterfront display that…
Suffolk University and Bunker Hill Community College Announce Joint Admissions and Transfer Agreement
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Suffolk University and Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) have announced a Joint Admission and Transfer Partnership Program that will benefit students wishing to complete four-year university degrees. The Suffolk-BHCC partnership builds upon the longstanding commitment of…
Healey and Boston Pops Announce Star-studded 2026 July 4 Fireworks Spectacular
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Governor Maura Healey and the Boston Pops announced the lineup and programming for the 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, the signature July 4 event of the “MA250” initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.…