Mayor Michelle Wu announced a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning through Friday, July 12, due to the upcoming weather forecasts. High temperatures will reach into the high 80s, with the heat index expected to reach the 90s.…
Month: July 2024
Summer Golf Course Concert Series Returns
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s live music offerings continue in 2024 with a series of Wednesday evening summer concerts on the patios at the City of Boston’s two golf course clubhouses. Enjoy a variety of musical styling from a…
Project Bread Secures $10,000 Grant to Bolster Anti-hunger Efforts Across the Northeast
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Project Bread, the leading statewide food security organization in Massachusetts, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), the nation’s leading anti-hunger advocacy organization.…
BLO Brings Free Orchestral Music to Boston Neighborhoods
Boston Landmarks Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, is gearing up to offer another season of enchanting musical experiences under the stars in Boston. From the iconic DCR Hatch Memorial Shell to Boston neighborhood venues, the ensemble…
DiDomenico Expects Final Action on Soccer Stadium Legislation by End of July
Sen. Sal DiDomenico, who is championing a proposal to bring a professional soccer stadium and waterfront park to Everett, expects a vote on the matter by the Senate and the House by the end of this month. DiDomenico’s bill –…
Construction Update
The Construction Look-Ahead through July 20 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • South abutment concrete placements • Pier 1 West Cofferdam footing rebar and formwork • Stainless steel handrail installation • Main bridge west…
Hurricane Beryl: A Harbinger of Things to Come?
By now we’ve all become aware of Hurricane Beryl, which left a trail of death and destruction in its wake during the past week stretching from the Southern Caribbean to Texas as it set records for the strongest-ever hurricane —…
Ready to Turn on, Tune in, Drop out
As newspaper people, by necessity we’re political junkies, whether at the local, state, or federal levels. When it comes to national news, we try to read as much as we can from reputable news sources to learn as much as…
Guest Op-Ed: Medicare Savings Program, Property Tax Workoff and City Savings for Older Adults
By Boston Mayor Michelle Wu I’m excited to let you know about two important programs that help our older residents save more money: The first is the Medicare Savings Program (MSP)—which now offers more savings to more residents. Thanks to…