The Bunker Hill Day Parade occurs on the Sunday before June 17, the date of the American Revolutionary War battle. Charlestown celebrates its identity as a tightly-knit community that isn’t afraid to stand up against overwhelming odds. Photos by Derek…
The Boston Planning Department has announced a new date for the community public meeting regarding the proposed mixed-use development at 25 Supertest Street. Originally slated for June 3, the virtual meeting has been officially rescheduled and will now take place…
In 1826, before the Civil War, before the invention of the telephone, and before either the Boston Symphony Orchestra or the Boston Red Sox existed, Union Oyster House opened its doors. This August, this National Historic Landmark celebrates 200…
More than two and a half centuries after musket fire thundered across Breed's Hill, the voices of those who shaped one of the most consequential moments in American history will be heard again in Charlestown. In commemoration of the 251st…
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined Mayor Michelle Wu, elected officials, and Guinness World Records North America, Inc., at Piers Park II to celebrate a record-breaking achievement on Boston’s waterfront and the start of FIFA World Cup festivities across…
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released final recommendations for a statewide high school graduation framework designed to ensure every Massachusetts student graduates prepared for college, careers and civic life. The recommendations are the result of more than 18 months of…
Planning to fly your drone in Massachusetts or Rhode Island during the FIFA World Cup 2026? Be aware that the government will establish temporary flight restrictions around FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums, fan festivals, and other event locations. Flying…
Charlestown resident Jack Kelly III is nearing his goal of opening a cannabis shop in the neighborhood. “The building in which we’re planning to open a shop was sold last week, so I’ll be meeting with the owner to start…
he BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown will open this Saturday, June 20 for the summer season. This outdoor pool, as well as several indoor pools across the City operated by Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), are…
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata joined a majority of her colleagues in voting for an omnibus amendment package on the FY27 operating budget. Following the Council’s vote on the amended operating budget, it is now on Mayor Michelle…
Juneteenth, which has been a national holiday since 2021, marks the day when the Union Army entered the city of Galveston on June 19, 1865, and formally freed those who still were being enslaved in Texas. As the Union…
Graduation took place on Wednesday evening, June 12 at Emmanuel College. Welcoming all and serving as Master of Ceremonies was teacher David Lopes. Addressing the graduates was Head of School Ajay Trivedi, Class President Isabella Foronda Correa, graduate Sam Jenkins…
