The New England Renaissance Festival Special to the Patriot-Bridge Thou art most welcome! The 43rd annual King Richard’s Faire, New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance festival now open until October 20. Faire hours are 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each…
Month: October 2024
Markey maps need for climate action and highlights federal investments
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) was joined in Boston by local officials and advocates to call for increased federal investment to bolster the climate resilience of regions at risk of sea level rise – exacerbated by…
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
By Marianne Salza Indulge on a sweet glass of draft butterbeer and tangibly explore the rich world and castle in Harry Potter: The Exhibition, on display now in Boston at the CambridgeSide through January 5, 2025. Created and developed by…
News Briefs
Ward Two Democratic Committee to hold quarterly meeting Ward Two Democratic State Committee will be hosting its quarterly meeting at the Charlestown Public Library, located at 179 Main St Charlestown, MA 02129 at 5:30pm on October 31. Any questions please contact Jay O’Brien at [email protected].…
Senator DiDomenico Celebrates Funding for Local Early Education Facilities
Special to the Patriot-Bridge This September, Senator Sal DiDomenico visited the East Boston Social Centers to celebrate new funding they received from the Healey-Driscoll Administration that focuses on improving early education and out-of-school time facilities throughout the Commonwealth. In 2013…
Obamacare is important for all Americans
The revelation that family members of Republican vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance used the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to obtain private health insurance is a cautionary tale for all Americans, especially those for whom the ACA is their only refuge for…
Has Florida become unlivable?
The damage caused by Hurricane Milton, the latest major hurricane to strike Florida, raises a very basic question: Is Florida no longer safe or affordable for human habitation? That may sound a bit extreme, but the reality is that extreme…
Obituaries 10-16-2024
Anthony R. Merlino A Man of Many Talents Anthony R. Merlino, 38, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2024. Born in Boston, Anthony was the beloved son of Anna and Richard Merlino. He was raised in Wakefield, where he spent…
Sumner Tunnel Ends Overnight Weekend Closure for Repairs
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Sumner Tunnel marked its final full weekend closure as part of the restoration project. The project is now considered substantially complete. The schedule allowed for an additional five weekend closures that would have continued into…
Wu Announces Details on Applying for Liquor Licenses
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced an update on the distribution of the 225 new liquor licenses that Boston plans to award over the next three years to create new small businesses and enhance cultural and economic activity…