Special to the Patriot-Bridge Over the course of one extraordinary weekend, Charlestown stood tall—just as it has for 250 years—at the heart of a celebration that honored its pivotal place in American history. Marking the 250th anniversary of the Battle…
Parks and Recreation Summer Program Guide Now Available
Looking for outdoor fun this summer? Check out the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Guide, a complete schedule of free events and activities for all ages. Visit boston.gov/parks to view the Summer Guide in a PDF version or visit…
The Bridge Project Expands to Boston, Bringing Groundbreaking Support to Moms and Babies
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Bridge Project – the nation’s largest unconditional cash program focused exclusively on providing support to low-income mothers and their babies – is expanding to include the City of Boston. With this launch, The Bridge Project…
Israel has No Choice
Israel’s decision to eliminate Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile facilities not only comes as no surprise, but should be welcomed by everyone who understands that the only threats to world peace come from the authoritarian rulers of the Axis of…
Near the Water? Watch your Children!
With school out and summer vacation season upon us, we wish to remind our readers of the need to exercise extreme vigilance whenever they are near the water, whether at a pool, a lake, or the ocean, with young children.…
Happy Juneteenth
Juneteenth, which has been a national holiday since 2021, marks the day when the Union Army entered the city of Galveston on June 19, 1865, and freed the slaves in Texas pursuant to President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which had gone…
Letter to the Editor
I am truly grateful To the Editor, I am honored to have been selected as a recipient of the 2025 David M. Whelan Scholarship. I am truly grateful for your generosity and support as I begin my high school journey…
Congratulations Class of 2025
Flag Raising
It’s time!
Bunker Hill Parade is Sunday Special to the Patriot-Bridge The 2025 Battle of Bunker Hill Parade, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, will be held Sunday, June 15, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The highly anticipated and…
CNC Meeting Dates
CNC Development Committee Meeting, Monday, June 23, 6 p.m. at Austin St. Lots Redevelopment. The Charlestown Neighborhood Council’s Development Committee will hold an in-person, public meeting on Monday, June 23rd at 6 PM. in the Boston Police Station, Community Room at 20 Vine St.…
Charlestown to re-lay Monument Cornerstone
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On Monday, June 16, Charlestown will become the center of national remembrance as the Bunker Hill Monument Association leads a full-day commemoration marking the 200th anniversary of the laying of the Bunker Hill Monument’s cornerstone and…