Special to the Patriot-Bridge Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) urges residents in Greater Boston and the Mystic Valley to review the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) eligibility guidelines even if they don’t consider themselves low or moderate income and…
Senator DiDomenico Joins Student Government Day with Constituents
Senator Sal DiDomenico attended a State House event recently as civically minded students from his district and all over the state came to the building for the 78th Annual Student Government Day. This event takes place every April, with young…
Bunker Hill Day 1890: Nativists vs. the Hibernians
By Ed Callahan In the archives of the Massachusetts Historical Society is contained a copy of a political cartoon which was most likely published in 1890. It is a scathing attack on the Irish appropriation of Bunker Hill Day. On…
Boston Officials Announce Launch of Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The City of Boston announced launch of the Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program (UAAP) for 2025-26, a new initiative by GrowBoston: Office of Urban Agriculture, a division of the Mayor’s Office of Housing. This program will provide…
Boston Public Library Receives the 2025 AIA Collaborative Achievement Award
The Boston Public Library (BPL) has been recognized with the prestigious 2025 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Collaborative Achievement Award for its visionary approach to people-centered architecture—preserving history while shaping inclusive, inspiring spaces for the future. As the first large,…
Boston Logan International Airport joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Program discreetly identifies passengers who may need extra support Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is partnering with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program; a worldwide program that helps create accessible and inclusive places for all those with…
Springtime at the Waterfront
Spring is here and the Downtown Waterfront is coming alive as foot traffic increases and families take advantage of dozens of activities along the water’s edge. “We are so fortunate to have such a beautiful front-row seat to our active…
North Washington Street Bridge
Construction Update Project Advisory: Modified Traffic Configuration at Keany Square Intersection in North End What is Happening? Beginning Sunday, April 6, the traffic configuration at the Keany Square intersection will be slightly modified to facilitate final full-depth construction and paving…
No Good can Come from the New Tariffs
It was 95 years ago in June, 1930, that President Herbert Hoover signed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff law (which had been passed by a Republican Congress) that imposed draconian increases in tariffs on more than 20,000 imported goods. Smoot-Hawley has been…
Coletta Zapata Holds Hearing to Explore Creating Municipal Climate Bank
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) chaired and sponsored a hearing to discuss funding coastal resilience strategies and establishing a climate bank. The hearing focused on exploring the establishment of a financial institution at…
DiDomenico Hosts Briefing on Increasing Education Funding
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Senator Sal DiDomenico hosted a legislative briefing on the many effects high inflation has had on school budgets and how his legislative proposal would eliminate the negative impacts of inflation increases in the future. Current law…
Harvard Kent Elementary School Celebrates Women’s History Month
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On the week of March 17th 2025, Harvard Kent Elementary School in Charlestown celebrated Women’s History Month. Students in grades K0-2nd grade welcomed guest readers into their classrooms to read “ABC What Can She Be, Girls Can…