The City of Boston hosted the second-ever National Urban Rat Summit on Sept. 23 and 24, bringing together leading experts, academics, researchers, public health professionals, and municipal officials from across the U.S. and the world to discuss urban rodent-prevention strategies.…
The Builder Coalition (TBC) will hold its 2nd Annual Award Celebration on Tuesday, October 13, at the Lenox Hotel in Boston, bringing together leaders from across the real estate, civic and business communities to recognize individuals who have made significant…
The USS Constitution Museum will launch its fall 2026 Leadership Forum series on Thursday, October 8, with Captain Christopher J. Cassidy, USN (Ret.), a decorated Navy SEAL, former NASA astronaut, and national civic leader whose career has spanned some of…
The Healey Driscoll Administration invites qualifying nonprofits and public agencies to apply for $3.4 million in federal grant funding to support victim services and efforts to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. The funding is available…
Two Boston non-profits, Camp Harbor View and Urban Edge, were each awarded $200,000 over a two year period through Bank of America’s 2026 Neighborhood Builders program. Bank of America provided the grants to support year-round operations and leadership development initiatives, recognizing those…
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced three additional human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) this year. The cases include a male in his 60s who was exposed in Suffolk County, a male of unknown age likely exposed…
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) celebrated the graduation of 78 clients from BPHC’s Homeless Services Bureau’s workforce development program. The Serving Ourselves (SOS) Program, a partnership between BPHC and Friends of Boston’s Homeless (FOBH), is an…
A proposal before the Boston City Council (docket #1711 – An Ordinance Amending and Extending Protections for Tenants Facing Displacement by Condominium or Cooperative Conversion) would update Boston’s Condominium and Cooperative Conversion Ordinance in accordance with changes made to Massachusetts’…
What if getting involved in your city started with something joyful? National non-profit Elevate Cities is bringing that idea to Boston, launching its second city with a growing series of experiences designed to bring people together, strengthen belonging and inspire…
The search for the Voice of Logan is entering its final stretch. Since being announced two weeks ago, the Voice of Logan contest has taken Massachusetts by storm. As of today, over 3,225 Bay Staters have submitted auditions, from Pittsfield…
