Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata is hosting a series of Budget Town Halls across District One to engage directly with residents and gather input on budget priorities ahead of the City Council’s annual budget review for fiscal year 2027.…
Charlestown resident Shertenlieb to run for the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On April 20, Mary Shertenlieb from Charlestown, Massachusetts, is running to defy cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 130th Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America, along with more than…
Wu announces Boston Public Schools All-Star Marching Band
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools (BPS) announced the launch of the inaugural Boston Public Schools All-Star Marching Band. This new band consists of 75 students representing 10 BPS schools. The marching band will represent the City at various…
Our brave soldiers once again are defending freedom
Regardless of whether one agrees with the undertaking of an undeclared war with Iran that ignited over the weekend, these hostilities once again have placed the lives of American soldiers at immediate risk on the front line. However, as our…
MBTA developing rail modernization plan to provide more frequent, reliable, and accessible regional service
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The MBTA announced that it is developing an updated regional rail strategy to transform its rail system known as the Rail Modernization Plan. Identifying near-term investments and long-term needs, the Rail Modernization Plan will consider how…
Coletta Zapata to hold hearing on progress and opportunities to address drink spiking in Boston
Councilor Coletta Zapata (District 1) will hold a hearing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 9:30 am in the Iannella Chamber to examine progress and identify further opportunities to address drink spiking and drug-facilitated sexual assault. The hearing will be…
News in Brief
Celebrating Evacuation Day Beyond the parades and green beer, March 17 marks a pivotal moment in Boston history: Revolutionary Spaces is commemorating the 250th anniversary of Evacuation Day. On March 17, 1776, General George Washington successfully forced thousands of British…
Boston Lyric Opera announces landmark 50th anniversary season
Boston Lyric Opera (BLO), New England’s largest and most enduring opera company, celebrates its 50th anniversary with an expansive 18-month observance that spans calendar year 2026 (its 50th year) and the 2026/27 programming season (its 50th Season). Collectively, the anniversary…
Dog Licensing Reminder (and Boston’s Most Popular Dog Names!)
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division reminds city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31, 2026. All dogs in Boston require a new license each year. This process can…
Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament starts April 20
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host this year’s Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation during the April Boston Public Schools vacation week. “We’re thrilled to bring back the…
Local students earn academic honors
Carr of Charlestown Named to University of Alabama Presidents List Isabella Carr was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Fall Semester 2025. A total of 15,388 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama…
MWRA votes to reject plans to virtually eliminate CSOs
Special to the Patriot-Bridge At their monthly meeting last week, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Board of Directors voted to approve a plan that would ensure the ongoing release of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to the Mystic River, Charles…