Program discreetly identifies passengers who may need extra support Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is partnering with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program; a worldwide program that helps create accessible and inclusive places for all those with…
Month: April 2025
Springtime at the Waterfront
Spring is here and the Downtown Waterfront is coming alive as foot traffic increases and families take advantage of dozens of activities along the water’s edge. “We are so fortunate to have such a beautiful front-row seat to our active…
North Washington Street Bridge
Construction Update Project Advisory: Modified Traffic Configuration at Keany Square Intersection in North End What is Happening? Beginning Sunday, April 6, the traffic configuration at the Keany Square intersection will be slightly modified to facilitate final full-depth construction and paving…
No Good can Come from the New Tariffs
It was 95 years ago in June, 1930, that President Herbert Hoover signed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff law (which had been passed by a Republican Congress) that imposed draconian increases in tariffs on more than 20,000 imported goods. Smoot-Hawley has been…
Coletta Zapata Holds Hearing to Explore Creating Municipal Climate Bank
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) chaired and sponsored a hearing to discuss funding coastal resilience strategies and establishing a climate bank. The hearing focused on exploring the establishment of a financial institution at…
DiDomenico Hosts Briefing on Increasing Education Funding
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Senator Sal DiDomenico hosted a legislative briefing on the many effects high inflation has had on school budgets and how his legislative proposal would eliminate the negative impacts of inflation increases in the future. Current law…
Harvard Kent Elementary School Celebrates Women’s History Month
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On the week of March 17th 2025, Harvard Kent Elementary School in Charlestown celebrated Women’s History Month. Students in grades K0-2nd grade welcomed guest readers into their classrooms to read “ABC What Can She Be, Girls Can…
News Briefs
Annual Spring Egg Hunt Aboard USS Constitution USS Constitution is thrilled to announce its annual shipboard egg hunt, set to take place aboard the historic ship on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The lottery for…
Boston Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Historic Ride
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On the night of Friday, April 18, 2025, Boston will commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride, a momentous event in American history that alerted colonists to British plans and ignited the Revolutionary War. In…
Congratulations to the 2025 Bunker Hill Day Parade Grand Marshall, SFC Jamie Chambers
SFC Jamie Chambers is the middle of five sons born to Carolyn Maguire Chambers of Eden St. and Paul Chambers of Decatur St. Being raised by two lifelong townies, Jamie was taught early on that hard work and love of…