While we may have a few warmer-weather days in the weeks ahead, now’s the time to think about outdoor activities with your dog in lower temperatures and humidity. Pull out your calendar and set aside dates for long walks and…
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced that a new Automated Camera Enforcement program began on October 1, 2026. As part of an educational period, the MBTA started issuing educational advisory notices to motor vehicles parked in bus stops…
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will distribute over 15,000 daffodil bulbs for planting on public ways citywide through the “Boston Blooms with Daffodils” beautification initiative started in 2011. Individuals, civic associations, faith-based organizations,…
Continuing its efforts to ensure Massachusetts residents and visitors get the most out of fall in New England, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the return of its Interactive Fall Foliage Map, which has been updated for…
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the nomination period for the fifth annual Legacy Business Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, October 30, 2026. Residents are encouraged to nominate long standing businesses that have been located within the…
Many of the devices we use in our daily lives—phones, tablets, laptops, tools, toys, e-bikes, and scooters, to name a few—run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which store high amounts of energy in a small space. If the batteries are damaged…
The search for the Voice of Logan is entering its final stretch. Since being announced two weeks ago, the Voice of Logan contest has taken Massachusetts by storm. As of today, over 3,225 Bay Staters have submitted auditions, from Pittsfield…
What if getting involved in your city started with something joyful? National non-profit Elevate Cities is bringing that idea to Boston, launching its second city with a growing series of experiences designed to bring people together, strengthen belonging and inspire…
A proposal before the Boston City Council (docket #1711 – An Ordinance Amending and Extending Protections for Tenants Facing Displacement by Condominium or Cooperative Conversion) would update Boston’s Condominium and Cooperative Conversion Ordinance in accordance with changes made to Massachusetts’…
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) celebrated the graduation of 78 clients from BPHC’s Homeless Services Bureau’s workforce development program. The Serving Ourselves (SOS) Program, a partnership between BPHC and Friends of Boston’s Homeless (FOBH), is an…
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced three additional human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) this year. The cases include a male in his 60s who was exposed in Suffolk County, a male of unknown age likely exposed…
Two Boston non-profits, Camp Harbor View and Urban Edge, were each awarded $200,000 over a two year period through Bank of America’s 2026 Neighborhood Builders program. Bank of America provided the grants to support year-round operations and leadership development initiatives, recognizing those…
