By Lais P Dennis, MS, RD, LDN Clinical Dietitian, MGH Nutrition Services Understanding how nutrition can help you prevent and manage diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body processes blood sugar (glucose). As the prevalence of…
MBTA Successfully Completes Critical Track Work on Orange Line
The MBTA announced the successful completion of critical track work on the Orange Line while service was suspended between Oak Grove and Ruggles October 26 – 27 and between Oak Grove and North Station October 28 – November 1. As…
Mayor Wu Announces Open Newbury: Holiday Stroll
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that Open Newbury: Holiday Stroll will be held on Sunday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 8, to celebrate the holidays and promote the winter shopping season in the Back Bay. The…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Grant Opportunities for Fire Safety Education
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that applications are being accepted for $2 million in grants to support fire and life safety education for children and older adults, the people most vulnerable in the event of a fire at home. The Student…
News Briefs
185th St John’s Harvest Fair and Turkey Dinner on November 16 On Saturday 16th November meet up with neighbors and friends at the 185th Harvest Fair and Turkey Dinner hosted by St John’s Church. All are welcome at this community…
Over $4.5 million in Complete Streets Funding Program Awards Announced
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Healey-Driscoll Administration is awarding over $4.5 million to 11 communities as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Round 1 of grants for the Complete Streets Funding Program. These grant awards will be used by recipient…
Give Thanks to Our Veterans
This Monday, November 11, we will celebrate the 106th observance of Veterans Day in the United States, a day of solemnity and reverence to honor those who have served in our nation’s military. Veteran’s Day initially was known as Armistice…
Is Drought Our Next Climate Crisis?
To paraphrase Bob Dylan, we don’t need a weatherman to tell us that our parched lawns and gardens are an indication that there has been a lack of rain in the past month. But even we were surprised to learn…
Guest Op-Ed: Older Adults Can Save Money During the Annual Medicare Open Enrollment Now through December 7
By Mayor Michelle Wu With fall in full swing, I’m excited to share some important information that could help you save money on your health insurance premiums and prescription drug payments during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period from now…
Senator DiDomenico Visits Local Head Start
Top Environmental Leader Calls for Reform at Massport
Special to the Patriot-Bridge In a letter to the state’s top environmental leaders earlier this month, AIR, Inc. (Airport Impact Relief, Incorporated) a local community airport environmental activist group, claimed that Massport, the agency which runs Logan Airport, is not…
Coletta Zapata Makes Statement on Property-tax Classification
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Councilor Coletta Zapata’s statement about the recent hearing on a petition for a special law regarding property tax classification in the City of Boston. A recording of the hearing can be found at youtu.be/ebJ8hh5WO6E. “Today, the…