The 2026 Battle of Bunker Hill Parade, commemorating the 251st anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, will be held Sunday, June 14, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Hayes Square. The highly anticipated and always exciting parade is sponsored…
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Mapping the Battle: X-Rays and 1775 maps lead to major Bunker Hill discovery
“We found it! “ said City of Boston archeologist Joe Bagley. On the Bunker Hill Monument the archeological dig has located and excavated the original ditches for redoubt, which defended the Patriots against the British assault on June 17,…
Voices of Bunker Hill to echo once again in Charlestown
More than two and a half centuries after musket fire thundered across Breed's Hill, the voices of those who shaped one of the most consequential moments in American history will be heard again in Charlestown. In commemoration of the…
Elaine Wilson Scholarship now accepting applications
NEW Health is now accepting applications for The Elaine Wilson Scholarship for Community Health Outreach & Public Service. Established in 2023, the Elaine Wilson Scholarship for Community Health Outreach and Public Service was named in honor of NEW Health’s founder…
Boston Public Market announces extended hours
The Boston Public Market Association (BPMA) announced 16 days of extended FanFest hours in honor of the World Cup. From Friday, June 12 through Saturday, June 27, the local food and drink hub will be open late, showing matches…
MAAM announces outdoor summer programming
The MassArt Art Museum (MAAM) announces its Summer 2026 season, featuring a dynamic lineup of free, outdoor programs and community-centered events that celebrate creativity in unexpected places. While MAAM hits pause on indoor programming this summer as it transitions and…
Massachusetts House passes landmark data privacy legislation with strong consumer protections
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed comprehensive legislation establishing essential consumer data privacy rights for residents of the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act provides consumers with greater control over their own data. The bill increases accountability…
Bars and restaurants in Boston get extension of operating hours during summer 2026
Following recent passage of state law, Mayor Michelle Wu announced on Wednesday morning a temporary extension to allow bars and restaurants to serve alcohol for an extra hour. This measure will allow businesses currently licensed to sell alcohol until…
Opioid-related overdose deaths in state fall under 1,000 for the first time in over a decade
For the first time in over a decade, total annual opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts fell below 1,000, according to Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) preliminary 2025 data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Coletta Zapata, Charlestown Ymca, Charlestown neighbors, and public safety officials celebrate 6 years of ‘Charlestown In Solidarity’
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata, the Charlestown YMCA, and public safety officials are celebrating 6 years of Charlestown In Solidarity on Thursday, June 30 at 5:30 PM at the Charlestown Peace Park. In the event of rain, the…