We completely understand the anger and frustration on the part of many Americans with the manner in which members of immigrant communities are being arrested and deported not only without any semblance of due process of law, but also in…
Letter to the Editor
Deeply appreciative I was honored and thrilled to learn of my selection for one of the Old Charlestown Schoolboys Scholarships. I am deeply appreciative of your kindness and support. It will be a big help towards my tuition at Tulane University. …
Charlestown Parade Week Packed with Local Events
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The 2025 Parade Week events leading up to the Bunker Hill Day Parade on Sunday, June 15, are the result of a collaboration of several Charlestown groups. “This is more than just a celebration,” said Nolan…
MyRWA Hosts Grand Opening for New Riverfront Plaza in Charlestown
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On Sunday, June 1, the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA), City of Boston, and community members celebrated the grand opening of a new and improved plaza on Boston Public Schools property along the Little Mystic Channel…
Rep. Ryan Makes his Presence Felt on Beacon Hill and Bunker Hill in State Budget
Special to the Patriot-Bridge As the annual state budget has entered the conference committee stage, it is apparent that Representative Dan Ryan (D-Charlestown) has made his presence felt on Beacon Hill. Ryan’s local priorities were clear in keeping with the…
Catholic Charities Boston Honors Colliers Co-Chairman Kevin Phelan at Spring Gala
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On Wednesday, May 28, Catholic Charities Boston [CCAB] honored Kevin Phelan, co-chairman of Colliers Boston, at its annual Spring Celebration Gala at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, drawing nearly 450 guests. The event surpassed last year’s fundraising…
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…
George Wendt Remembered During Gathering at Hampshire House
By Dan Murphy One week after his death at age 76, George Wendt, the late actor best known for his portrayal of beloved bar regular Norm Peterson on the classic TV sitcom ‘Cheers,’ was remembered on Tuesday, May 27, during…
Markey Calls for Urgently Needed Funding for Flood Resilience Project
Special to the Patriot-Bridge U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey hosted a press conference on Wednesday, May 28 to call attention to the urgent need to address flooding along the Island End River in Chelsea and Everett that is part of…
Blue Line Service Suspended Between Bowdoin and Orient Heights June 7–15
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The MBTA is today reminding riders that Blue Line service will be suspended between Bowdoin and Orient Heights all day, every day, for nine days, June 7 – 15. Riders can find complete information at mbta.com/BlueLine.…
Mayor Wu and Parks And Recreation Department Cut Ribbon on Flour Bakery on the Common
Special to the patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, celebrated pastry chef Joanne Chang, and community members on Friday, May 30, to cut the ribbon on Flour Bakery + Café’s newest location in the Boston…
Mayhem in the Bike Lane
We’re bicyclists. We train for a triathlon every year, which means we’re out on the road for long rides whenever weather permits. Some of our fondest memories are of bicycling with our children on family vacations to the Cape and…