Special to the Times-Free Press Boston Public Schools (BPS) is proud to welcome 13 new school leaders for the 2024-25 school year. Additionally, 15 school leaders, who previously served as interim school leaders, will be leading in permanent positions. Additionally,…
Month: August 2024
Eastie Latin Music and Dance Festival Returns September 21
Special to the Times-Free Press The annual East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival brings a day filled with Sonidos De La Gente (Sounds of the People) to East Boston Memorial Park Saturday, September 21, 2024. Now in its third…
Wu Announces Opening of City’s First Bike Town
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston today announced the grand opening of Bike Town at Moakley Park, a new, family-friendly space where kids can practice riding and rolling in a fun and safe…
TSA Readies for Busiest Labor Day Travel Period on Record, Provides Top Travel Tips to Help Airline Passengers Prepare
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to screen more than 17 million people during what is expected to be the busiest Labor Day travel period on record, which will run Thursday, August 29 through Wednesday, September 4. The peak…
Wu Appoints Alas as Executive Director for the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Dana Alas will serve as the Executive Director for the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement (MOWA). In this role, Alas will lead MOWA, a team dedicated to promoting gender equity by empowering women and removing…
State Health Officials Announce Risk Level Changes for West Nile Virus in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that due to ongoing evidence of mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus (WNV), eight municipalities are now considered to be at high risk from the virus. This elevated risk level applies to Boston…
Moscone Law PLLC’s Managing Attorney Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America
Albert J. Moscone, Jr., has been recognized for a second consecutive year by Best Lawyers. A respected figure in the legal world, Mr. Moscone is the founder and managing attorney of Moscone Law PLLC, where he has distinguished himself for…
John Powers Announces Bid for Suffolk County Civil Clerk of Courts
Special to the Journal Civil Clerk of Courts John Powers has announced his intention to run for the Suffolk County Civil Clerk of Courts position. The following is his announcement. “I am writing to respectfully ask for your vote on…
Enjoy a Great — and Safe — Labor Day Weekend
Although the weatherman is not predicting a great Labor Day weekend (as we’re writing this, Saturday and Sunday are forecast for some showers), we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the…
School’s Back — Drive with Care
With schools going back into session this week and next after the summer vacation, morning rush-hour commuters need to readjust our driving habits to ensure that we take into account the thousands of children who will be filling our streets…