Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2024 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series offers…
Month: May 2024
Athenaeum Opens New “Folio” Bistro As Final Chapter of Renovation and Expansion
The Boston Athenaeum has announced the opening of its new street-level bistro, Folio, launched in partnership with The Catered Affair. Folio will serve as the newest social hub in Boston, inviting all curious food lovers to enjoy made-to-order shareable plates,…
Fundraiser Brings ‘Dial M for Murder’ to the Stage
Classic mystery gets a modern twist Thrills and chills, all for a great cause! Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will host a performance of “Dial M for Murder” Thursday, May 16, at Greater Boston Stage Company, 395 Main St., Stoneham.…
Wu Announces Aidan McDonough as the New Spark Boston Director
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced Aidan McDonough as the new SPARK Boston Director. SPARK Boston empowers 20 to 35-year-olds to play a greater role in planning for the City’s future. Its office is within the Community…
Conservation Law Foundation to File Suit
By Adam Swift Two oil terminals in Chelsea and Revere run by Global Partners, Ltd., are allegedly polluting the waters of Chelsea Creek with dangerous petroleum byproducts. The Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) has notified Global Partners, Ltd., that they intend…
News Briefs
GSCA Meeting Agenda Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) agenda for Monday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. Please register for this virtual meeting on our website: https://www.govestreet.org/meetings Agenda (approx. 60 min) Community Updates (30 min) Updates from BPD (Sgt. Cintolo) Updates…
Camp 21- Women’s Tackle Football Officially Kicks Off
Special to The East Boston Times Camp 21 – Women’s Tackle Football in Boston, has launched its first football training camp for women and girls of all ages. Rumunda “Moe” Holder, founder and CEO of Camp 21, joined University of…
Malden Catholic Announces Major Campus Expansion To Support Growing Student Population and Enhance Academic and Athletic Programs
Special to the Times-Free Press Malden Catholic (MC) announced major expansion plans for its academic and athletic programs. By partnering with Timberline Construction and Scalora Consulting Group, MC broke ground on May 9, for a state-of-the-art academic and athletic facility…
XR Takes Action on World Asthma Day
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Extinction Rebellion Boston (XR), a local group that works to bring about climate and ecological justice, took to the McArdle Bridge on World Asthma Day to draw attention to asthma rates and pollution-related illnesses in East…
Wu Announces Launch of Wake Up the Night Grant
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Nightlife Economy today announced the launch of the City’s Wake Up the Night Grant, which will award individuals and organizations up to $10,000 to host nighttime activations. The application is now…