Today is Friday, August 28 and some local residents are trying to convince Mass General to rethink their expansion plans in an effort to save three buildings – one that dates back to 1884, read more on Universal Hub. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… Saint Anthony’s Feast Online Celebration. The Read More…
Honoring our Kids Success – At-Home and Beyond the Virtual Classroom By District One City Councilor Lydia Edwards Boston Public School (BPS) families and guardians have endured unimaginable hardship since the onset of the COVID pandemic and face uncertainty for the upcoming academic year. Once surrounded by vital classroom interactions, our kids are now relegated Read More…
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is now accepting applications for its NEMPAC Needs-Based Scholarship Fund (open to residents of any location) and for the Geraldine Marshall Scholarship (open to North End residents). The Geraldine Marshall Scholarship Fund awards four North End children under the age of 18 with a full-year scholarship Read More…
Today is Thursday, August 27 and hurricane Laura has gained strength by nearly 87% in power over the course of the last 24 hours, making it extremely dangerous for those located directly in its path in Louisiana and Texas. Authorities have put more than 500,000 coastal residents in these areas under mandatory evacuation orders. Read Read More…
This meeting has been canceled. See Boston.gov for more details. Boston Globe cannabis reporter Dan Adams and Boston.com staff writer Nik DeCosta-Klipa shared some of what they found about why the meeting was canceled via Twitter. A recreational marijuana retailer is applying for the location at 1 Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Quincy Market (near Sam Read More…
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Lou Tompkins All-Star Baseball finished their season by crowning champions in the 17u A Division and the 15u B Division. In 17u, Medford rallied as the #5 seed and took home the title with dominant pitching. They beat #1 Acton-Boxboro in the semi-finals and #3 Brookline for the title. In 15u #2 Woburn took down Read More…
It will be a different celebration this year for Boston’s largest and most famous Italian street festival as they continue to honor Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy during COVID-19. This year, you can celebrate over a century of faith, family, community and tradition during our online celebration of Saint Anthony’s Feast on August 27 – 30, 2020. The Read More…
Today is Wednesday, August 26 and if this pandemic has had city residents thinking about one thing in particular – it’s the decision about whether or not to move to the suburbs. What was once the hottest real estate market in the world has seen renters flood to the suburbs for fresh air and more Read More…
Since the start of the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, virtual events have become a huge part of our new norm. Whether it be catching up with high-risk relatives, having a virtual drink night with friends, or attending one of your favorite annual events via Zoom, we are all well-versed in the convenience and safety Read More…
The Massachusetts State Primary is coming up next week with voters taking to the polls on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. In addition to the traditional trip to your polling location on Election Day, there are several other ways residents can casts their votes this year. Vote By Mail: Return your ballot application by August 26, Read More…
North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center provided boxed lunches catered by Spinelli’s to local seniors at the Nazzaro Center in the North End on a beautiful Friday afternoon. This is the first time these seniors have been able to socialize outside with each other since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Hand sanitizer and masks were also Read More…