Staff Report The City of Boston is entering the final stages of the initial design phase for the Rutherford Avenue and Sullivan Square Redesign, a transformative project aimed at turning the busy corridor into a safe, multimodal thoroughfare. Officials are…
Celtics honor Charlestown’s Genesiz Gudiel as ‘Hero Among Us’
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Boston Celtics recently celebrated a local champion of inclusion, honoring Genesiz Gudiel as a “Hero Among Us” during the team’s home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, April 7. Gudiel, who serves as the…
Wu releases 2030 Climate Action Plan to strengthen Boston’s climate resilience
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced this week the release of Boston’s landmark 2030 Climate Action Plan alongside dozens of community and institutional partners at LoPresti Park in East Boston. This implementation plan provides a roadmap for how…
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NEMPAC Presents “High School Musical Jr.” at Charlestown High The NEMPAC Musical Theatre Troupe will perform “High School Musical Jr.” from May 1 through May 3 in the Charlestown High School auditorium. This production features nearly 30 students from across…
Edwards, Coletta-Zapata deliver remarks at climate change plan
By Cary Shuman Sen. Lydia Edwards and City Council Vice President Gabriela Coletta, who are both considered legislative champions for the environment, credited Mayor Wu for her leadership on the issue of climate change during remarks at the Mayor’s announcement…
Rodney Marshall appointed as 45th Commissioner of Fire Department
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Rodney Marshall as the 45th Commissioner/Chief of Department of the Boston Fire Department (BFD). Marshall, who joined the BFD in 1991 and currently serves as Chief of Operations –…
MBTA, MassDOT celebrateEarth Day with station cleanup
Special to the Patriot-Bridge In honor of Earth Day 2026, dozens of employees from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) volunteered to cleanup eight stations along the MBTA Blue Line: Maverick, Airport, Wood…
‘JOYWALK’ offers free stroll of select Fenway art galleries
By Dan Murphy ‘JOYWALK: A Fenway Cultural District Art Crawl’ returns Thursday, May 7, from 4 to 8 p.m., again offering guests a unique opportunity to visit a selection of the neighborhood’s diverse art galleries free of charge, including a…
Massachusetts named newest member of theInternational Union for Conservation of Nature
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced Massachusetts is now an official member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), a global network of more than 1,400 governments and organizations working together to protect biodiversity. This…
Boston Parks launch free summer sports clinics for 2026
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for its 2026 Summer Sports Clinics. This popular program provides Boston youth with a free opportunity to develop athletic skills and enjoy the city’s outdoor spaces in…
Gov. Healey announces $25,000 in interest-free downpayment assistance now available for more first-time homebuyers
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Governor Maura Healey and MassHousing announced that starting this week, more Massachusetts residents are now eligible for $25,000 in interest-free downpayment and homebuyer assistance to help them afford to buy their first home. Earlier this year,…
DCR advises the public on fire safety as camping season kicks off
Special to the Patriot-Bridge As camping season gets underway across the state park system, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is urging residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent wildfires, as new data shows a continuing trend…