Special to the Patriot-Bridge Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”), the title sponsor of Greater Boston’s municipally owned bike-sharing system, Bluebikes, is offering a free $20 Bluebikes credit to help commuters affected by MBTA service disruptions in 2025.…
Plastics: It’s Even Worse Than We Thought
We recently wrote about the pervasiveness of plastics not only in our environment, but also in our bodies. However, as ominous as we thought things were at the time we wrote those words, more-recent revelations by scientists across the globe…
Revolution Players Visit USS Constitution
Special to the Patriot-Bridge New England Revolution players Tanner Beason, Alex Bono, and Jackson Yueill visited the USS Constitution at the Charlestown Naval Yard, where they met with Navy crew members to learn about the ship’s rich history as the…
Wu: “We will Defend the People we Love with all that We’ve Got”
Staff Report Speaking before a standing-room-only crowd, Mayor Michelle Wu delivered a powerful State of the City address on March 19 at the MGM Music Hall on Lansdowne Street. “Boston is strong,” Wu declared unequivocally in a speech in which…
Coletta Zapata Leads Passage of Legislation for the Restructuring of Boston Commemoration Commission
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) passed an amendment to the Boston Commemoration Commission Ordinance which restructures the Commission to ensure an efficient and effective process. The Boston City Council voted unanimously in favor…
Wu Releases Anti-Displacement Action Plan
‘A Place to Thrive’ provides two-year plan to stabilize residents and small businesses Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of A Place to Thrive, the City’s first ever Anti-Displacement Action Plan, during her State of the…
Wu Announces BCYF Creates, an Expansion of Free Art Classes in Community Centers
Special to the Patriot-Bridge At her State of the City Address, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of BCYF Creates, an investment in free, high-quality arts programming offered at Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers for youth…
Wu Announces Expansion of Boston Family Days
Special to the Patriot-Bridge At the City Address, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the latest expansion of Boston Family Days. This spring, the City will expand Boston Family Days to include a new pilot program adding performing arts to the wide…
News in Brief
Democrat Ward 2 to hold caucus April 24 The Charlestown Democratic Ward 2 Committee will hold their caucus to choose delegates to the Democratic State Convention on April 24, 2025, at the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library at…
CSF to Honor Bain Capital at Annual Building Minds Scholarship Fund Gala
Special to the Times On Thursday, April 3, the Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) will host their 35th Annual Building Minds Scholarship Fund Gala at Boston Marriott Copley Place. This premier event will bring together nearly 1,000 members of the Greater…
Boston Women’s Heritage Trail Announces New Executive Director
The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail (BWHT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alexandria Russell as its new Executive Director. Russell brings extensive experience in women’s history, education advocacy, and community engagement. With a strong foundation in historical research…
Josh Kraft for Boston Campaign HQ Officially Opens
Special to the Times Josh Kraft, candidate for Mayor of Boston, hosted community members, campaign volunteers and supporters at his new campaign headquarters office to kickoff and celebrate its grand opening. The building is located at 36 Warren Street in…