Special to the Patriot-Bridge U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey hosted a press conference on Wednesday, May 28 to call attention to the urgent need to address flooding along the Island End River in Chelsea and Everett that is part of…
Blue Line Service Suspended Between Bowdoin and Orient Heights June 7–15
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The MBTA is today reminding riders that Blue Line service will be suspended between Bowdoin and Orient Heights all day, every day, for nine days, June 7 – 15. Riders can find complete information at mbta.com/BlueLine.…
Mayor Wu and Parks And Recreation Department Cut Ribbon on Flour Bakery on the Common
Special to the patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, celebrated pastry chef Joanne Chang, and community members on Friday, May 30, to cut the ribbon on Flour Bakery + Café’s newest location in the Boston…
Mayhem in the Bike Lane
We’re bicyclists. We train for a triathlon every year, which means we’re out on the road for long rides whenever weather permits. Some of our fondest memories are of bicycling with our children on family vacations to the Cape and…
Letter to the Editor
Thank you for all the help To the Editor, I just wanted to thank all the people who came to help, called for ambulance and stayed with me until ambulance came after I fell in the middle of Austin Street…
Gardens for Charlestown Plant Liberty Tree in Memory of Founder Kevin Burke
Rev 250’s Bunker Hill Reenactment Receives Kudos from Rep. Dan Ryan
By Cary Shuman Rep. Dan Ryan and his wife, Kara Segal-Ryan, spent part of Memorial Day visiting State Fort Park in Gloucester, which on June 21-22 will be the site for Revolution 250’s reenactment of the 250th Battle of Bunker…
Two Nations, One Battle: Exploring Bunker Hill’s Enduring Legacy
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The public is invited to attend a moderated conversation between two distinguished historians—one American and one British—as they examine the enduring legacy of one of the American Revolution’s most pivotal early battles. Through thoughtful dialogue and…
Pride Week 2025: Where History Comes Home This June, Charlestown takes Center Stage
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Starting June, 8, all eyes turn to Charlestown. As the city of Boston commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, Charlestown is preparing to welcome residents, neighbors, and visitors from across the region…
Mayor Michelle Wu announces the 2025 Legacy Business Award winners
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu hasannounced the winners of the 2025 Legacy Business Awards. This year’s cohort of 30 businesses, including Charlestown’s own Warren Tavern, represent 18 of Boston’s neighborhoods, and, as a collective, have been in business…
Connect with Neighbors!
Boston’s Block Party grants now open Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing announced applications are now open for the third year of block party grants. This funding effort encourages residents…
Gov. Healey, Sens. Warren, Markey Fight back against Trump, Congressional Republicans’ Medicaid Cuts
Reconciliation bill will cost state health care system $1.75 billion, take away health care for 250,000 people, raise costs for everyone Special to the Patriot-Bridge On Tuesday, Gov. Maura Healey, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Ed Markey joined together to…