The Freedom Trail Foundation’s new, first of its kind official Freedom Trail tour entitled Rainbow Revolutionaries will return to Boston’s streets this Saturday, June 6 at 10:45 a.m. The tours will run throughout the month of June on Saturdays and…
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Summer 2026 service update: MBTA prepares for event-packed summer
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced its service updates which go into effect on Sunday, June 14. Minor bus route changes are anticipated this summer with a majority of temporary service updates surrounding major events like the World…
DiDomenico brings home millions for district and Commonwealth in Senate budget
Senator Sal DiDomenico secured amendments in the Senate budget to deliver $650,000 for essential organizations in the district and secured over $1 million for critical statewide programs that support those with ALS and organizations addressing gang and youth violence. In…
Old Charlestown Schoolboys award 15 scholarships
The Old Charlestown Schoolboys Association awarded 15 scholarships Monday night to young men pursuing their education in high school and college. The event was well-attended with a dinner and socializing time to begin, and a program presided over by Schoolboys…
Public comment period opens for Hood Park expansion on Supertest St.
The City of Boston’s Planning Department has officially received an Article 80B filing for a significant mixed-use development at 25 Supertest Street, marking the next phase of the Hood Park Master Plan. The project, submitted by Hood Park LLC on…
Sail Boston 2026 to commence with the Meet Boston Parade of Sail
This July, Massachusetts will welcome more than 60 ships from around the world as the Sail Boston 2026 celebration arrives in Boston Harbor. In the largest convergence of ships to assemble in the area since 2000, millions of spectators are…
National Safe Boating Week is May 16-22: Boaters reminded to prepare for the season
This year, National Safe Boating Week begins on May 16 and runs through May 22. This week serves as an important reminder to encourage boaters to be responsible and prioritize safety ahead of the start of boating season. This observance…
Wu announces update on transportation access plan agreement for White Stadium
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that, city leaders signed a Transportation Access Plan Agreement (TAPA)—a formal set of commitments by a development team that is required of all Article 80 large projects—between the City of Boston and Boston Legacy Football Club…
Comprehensive immigration bill ‘PROTECT Act’ passes in the Senate, with equal protection and due process initiatives filed by Senator Edwards
Senator Lydia Edwards joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional Treatment — the PROTECT Act (S.3072) — landmark legislation designed to safeguard and support immigrant communities across…
City Council News
Council Adopts Resolution Supporting Full Funding for Veterans’ Services During this week’s Council meeting, Councilors Murphy and Flynn offered a resolution urging support for a budget amendment to fully fund the Office of Veterans’ Services in the FY27 budget. The…