Friends Of Belle Isle Marsh held a Fall Festival in the beloved state park. Educational activities, crafts, and more awaited visitors to draw attention to one of the last remaining salt water marshs in the Boston Harbor area.
Month: October 2025
Coletta Zapata Calls for a Hearing on Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) introduced a hearing order to discuss the City of Boston’s newly released 2030 Climate Action Plan, a roadmap that will guide implementation over the next five years.…
Project Bread Awards Grants to Five Local Organizations to Make Hunger History Statewide
Special to the Times-Free Press From training Arabic-speaking immigrants as policy advocates in Revere to empowering formerly incarcerated residents through food justice in Roslindale, local agency Project Bread has awarded a total of $97,000 to five Massachusetts organizations through its…
Grab Some Popcorn: John Candy Documentary Delivers Big Insights
By Mia Hart “John Candy was for everybody,” says Dan Pasternack as he welcomes the audience to the Shubert Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. It’s the final stop of the month-long national tour celebrating the life and legacy of beloved Canadian…
11th Annual J. Barry Dwyer 5K Turkey Trot is Set for Chelsea Stadium Nov. 22
The 11th annual J. Barry Dwyer Turkey Trot is set for Saturday, November 22, at 10 AM at Chelsea Stadium. The trot promises to be a fun event for persons of all ages and abilities, featuring a 5K road race,…
Wu Announces First State of the Schools Address Set for October 28
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced that she will host the first ever State of the Schools address. Under Superintendent Mary Skipper’s leadership, the Boston Public Schools (BPS) is setting ambitious goals, with high academic expectations and…
Excel Academy Achieves Statewide Recognition for Outstanding Academic Growth on MCAS
Special to the Times-Free Press Excel Academy Charter Schools is proud to announce a series of achievements on the 2024-2025 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), solidifying its position as one of the top-performing public school districts in the Commonwealth. Excel…
MBTA Hosts “Fall Rail Ride” on Oct. 25
The MBTA announced its first “Fall Rail Ride” on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Departing from North Station and Porter, this scenic “leaf peeping” special train will connect riders with guided autumnal bicycle tours in West Concord on the Bruce Freeman…
Coletta Zapata Endorsed by Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund
The Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund has endorsed Gabriela Coletta Zapata for re-election as District 1 Boston City Councilor, a credit to her commitment to the environment and climate action. With issues of public health, environmental justice, transportation, and…
Street Takeover Law Needed Immediately
The repeated and gross lawlessness by roving gangs of youths who engage in the practice known as a “street takeover” reached its apex two weeks ago in Boston’s South End, culminating in the torching of a Boston Police cruiser by…