As America marks its 250th anniversary year, Old South Church in Boston is inviting the community to confront the nation’s history with honesty—including the painful history of slavery and the lives and labor of the people who shaped this country.…
Healey, New England Governors sound alarm over proposed energy merger
Last week, Governor Maura Healey joined other New England states in raising serious concerns about NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy and its impact on costs. If approved, the merger would give the company significant control over energy resources…
Semi-homemade meals
If you‘re responsible for providing food for your home dining table, you have three levels of work to consider. The easiest level is ordering or bringing home takeout food prepared elsewhere; the next level is homemade food from scratch; and…
State public health officials announce season’s first EEE-positive mosquito samples
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on August 17…
Bunker Hill Community College names Dr. Kiruba Murugaiah as Alumni Trustee
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kiruba Murugaiah, Ph.D., as Alumni Trustee on the BHCC Board of Trustees. A proud BHCC alumna, former faculty member, scholar, and international education leader, Dr. Murugaiah brings decades…
Massachusetts fire departments achieve nation’s fourth-highest emergency response rate
The Department of Fire Services announced that Massachusetts fire departments have achieved the fourth-highest reporting rate in the country for the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). 90% of Massachusetts fire departments have reported more than 1.3 million apparatus responses…
Boston Village presents: “Everyone wants a long life. Nobody wants to get old”
Boston Village (formerly Beacon Hill Village) which has been redefining aging in downtown Boston for over two decades, has announced the second speaker in a series as part of its 25th anniversary. Advances in medicine and public health have culminated…
Aquarium documents 2,000 animals, including whale sharks, during aerial survey
Aerial survey observers with the New England Aquarium sighted more than 2,000 animals during a recent flight over the Northeast Canyons and Seamount Marine National Monument, showcasing the area’s extraordinary biodiversity. Scientists with the Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean…
Wu announces Kerry Jordan as Executive Director of City of Boston Election Department
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Kerry Jordan as the new Executive Director of the City of Boston Election Department and provided an update on the department’s ongoing operational and modernization efforts ahead of the September 1 State Primary. Jordan will assume…
DCR warns drivers about “Storrowing” ahead of move-in day
Ahead of Greater Boston’s college move-in day on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is reminding drivers of moving trucks and other large vehicles to avoid roads with low-clearance bridges, including Storrow Drive, Soldiers Field…
Wu expands Boston Family Days with free, professionally guided tours
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the 2026 Boston Family Days program now includes free, professionally guided tours across the city, giving Boston students and their families new ways to explore the neighborhoods, landmarks, and stories that have shaped Boston…
Wu announces 2026 Mayor’s Garden Contest winners
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the 30th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest in a ceremony celebrating the exceptional efforts of Boston’s urban gardeners. The competition recognizes residents who have transformed their yards, balconies, rooftops, and community gardens into vibrant…