MBTA Announces March Service Changes
Special to the Sun The MBTA has announced service changes in March on the Orange, Fitchburg, Haverhill, Lowell, and Newburyport/Rockport lines. The MBTA is also reminding riders of rescheduled Red Line work taking place the weekend of February 21 –…
DiDomenico, Colleagues Act to Strengthen Consumer Protections
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Last week, Senator DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate took action to give everyone a fair shot at access to housing and expanding the state’s car buyer protection law for people who buy new…
Flynn Files Legislation to improve Pedestrian Safety
By Dan Murphy District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn filed four pieces of legislation last week that intend to improve pedestrian safety in Boston. Councilor Flynn’s filings included an amended ordinance to effectively ban mopeds and e-bikes from third-party food…
Edwards Follows Up on Concerns about Federal Agency Visit to East Boston
Staff Report Sen. Lydia Edwards quickly followed up on the concerns aired by constituents about a federal agency’s operations in East Boston last Thursday, Feb. 12. Edwards said she was notified that representatives from a federal agency were seen on…
News Briefs
Classical Guitar Concert Classical Guitarist Gaëlle Solal will perform in concert on Saturday Feb 28, at 7:30 p.m. The concert is part of the Boston Classical Guitar Society 2025-26 Artist Series. Gaëlle will perform works by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Ernesto Nazareth,…
Massachusetts RMV Announces Special MA250 Low Number Plate Lottery
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is celebrating President’s Day by announcing a special low number lottery featuring the state’s new 250th Anniversary Plate. Residents can apply starting today, February 16, at 9:00 a.m. and have until 5:00 p.m.…
New England Aquarium to Screen new Documentary Exploring Penguin Love and Conservation
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Penguins may be some of nature’s most devoted partners. Many species form lifelong bonds, while others find their mate for a season. Penguins: A Love Story, a new documentary recounting remarkable stories of penguin courtship, connection,…
Lyric Stage Boston Names and Expands Musicant-Cohen Backstage Program
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Lyric Stage Boston, the city’s oldest professional theatre company, announces a new name and expansion of its flagship education program, Backstage, to honor generous financial support from Myra Musicant & Howard Cohen. To help celebrate, family…
DCR Kicks Off Recruitment Efforts for Lifeguards and Seasonal Staff for Summer 2026
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) kicked off recruitment for lifeguards, pool and waterfront staff, and water safety instructors for the upcoming summer 2026 season. Positions are available at DCR’s 32 guarded beaches, 24…
BBBSEM Raises nearly $1.8 million at 27th Annual Big Night to Support Youth Mentorship
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On Feb. 7, nearly 700 guests gathered at House of Blues Boston to celebrate the power of youth mentoring during Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts’ (BBBSEM) 27th annual Big Night. This year’s celebration, with…
Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology Announce New Five-year Pilot Agreement
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The City of Boston and Wentworth Institute of Technology recently announced major agreements on Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) and an amendment to their Institutional Master Plan (IMP). The new PILOT agreement includes a commitment of more than $5.6…