Special to the Patriot-Bridge While Marathon Monday has nudged the story of Paul Revere into the background in recent decades, Patriots’ Day remains the true holiday honoring the birth of the American Revolution. Before it became a fixed Monday holiday,…
Month: April 2026
CNC Meeting Dates
CNC General Meeting, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7 PM, Knights of Columbus The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus, located at…
News Briefs
Mayor’s Cup Lacrosse Tournament to Debut May 15-16 in West Roxbury Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the first annual Mayor’s Cup Lacrosse tournament will take place on May 15 and 16, offering young…
WECA hosts ‘Creative Visioning’ to address climate change
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The public is invited to a creative and engaging student-led presentation that will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating the challenges of climate change. This interactive event will take place Friday, May 1, from…
Wu announces launch of 2026 construction season
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of a new construction season for City of Boston Streets projects. Building on last year’s historic progress—50 miles of street resurfacing and a record 1,723 ADA-compliant ramps rebuilt—the City’s focus…
Wu Administration announces Affordable HousingFunding for rental projects citywide
Funding will support 892 rental homes across 13 developments in nine Bostonneighborhoods Special to the Patriot-Bridge The City of Boston has announced more than $52 million in new funding to support the creation and preservation of affordable rental housing across…
Free drop-in art making event at MFA held to attract more visitors year-round
By Erin Cromwell Every Saturday and Sunday, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston hosts a weekly drop-in art making event that honors one of the museum’s exhibits. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is also held…
Lanterns & Luminaries launch America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Boston
Keith Lockhart honored with third Lantern Award at Old North Church Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston officially kicked off America’s 250th anniversary celebration with a powerful tribute to history, arts and culture, and civic unity at Lanterns & Luminaries, held…
Earth Day: Many battles won, but has the war been lost?
This week marks 56 years since the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. The genesis of the first Earth Day had begun a few months earlier when the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland caught fire because of the flammable chemicals…
Letters to the Editor
Celebrate Earth Day At Pier 5 Harbor Park To the Editor, Pier 5 Harbor Park is celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, the 2nd of May 11am-2pm. There will be many activities for all. Refreshments, music, face painting and other fun,…