By Tracy Iannelli How did Dan Scalia make the leap from college football at Columbia University to running the ever-evolving Movement Lab at 14 Green St. in Charlestown? It was a journey of over 20 years, leading back to a…
Month: September 2023
BPDA Board Set To Vote on PLAN: Charlestown Tonight Amidst Opposition
By Michael Coughlin Jr. PLAN: Charlestown, a neighborhood planning initiative that dates back to 2019, which has seen a healthy amount of opposition as of late, will go before the Boston Planning and Development Agency’s (BPDA) Board of Directors tonight…
Development Teams Present Proposals for Austin Street Lots
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Two development teams, Onyx/DREAM Austin LLC and Trinity Financial, presented plans to redevelop the Austin Street parking lots during a public meeting hosted by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) last week. Back in May,…
Charlestown Neighborhood Council Calendar
CNC General Meeting, Tuesday, October 3, 2023, The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold an in-person, public meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 7-9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 545 Medford Street, Charlestown. Please bring your questions and neighborhood concerns to the meeting…
Wu, Reparations Task Force Seek Partners for Research on History, Legacy of Slavery in Boston
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston Reparations Task Force announced the release of a request for proposals (RFP) seeking researchers to study the history and legacy of slavery in Boston. Through the RFP, the…
Schools Urged To Register for the BCYF Spelling Bee
Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) is proud to announce the opportunity for Boston students and schools to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee program through the 16th Annual BCYF Spelling Bee. Boston students of public, charter, pilot,…
News Briefs
Hood Park to Host Second Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Prost! Fall is in full swing in Charlestown, and on Saturday, October 7 from 12-4pm, Hood Park will host its second annual Oktoberfest for the community. Come enjoy family-friendly fun for all ages…
Wu Joins Boston Public Schools in Distributing 40,000 Free Books
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Boston Teachers Union (BTU), in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and First Book, distributed more than 40,000 free books to Boston Public Schools students and families Saturday at its 10th annual Back…
Kaji Aso Studio Gallery Hosts Free Concert by Oscar Jiang
On Saturday, September 30, at 7pm Oscar Jiang will play a program of music by Chopin in the Kaji Aso Studio gallery alongside a special exhibition of large acrylic artworks by founder Kaji Aso titled “Dreaming of Space”. These works…
2023 Governor’s Awards in the Humanities Honorees Named
Mass Humanities announces the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Awards in the Humanities. The foundation will honor four individuals for their commitments to education, civil and human rights, community development and philanthropy on September 28 at the John F. Kennedy…