Local Students Named to Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Stonehill College The following local student was among nearly 1,000 students named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Stonehill College: Anamarie DePaulo of East Boston To qualify for the Dean’s…
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Renato Castelo Named Director Of The Office of Participatory Budgeting
Mayor Michelle Wu last week announced Renato Castelo as the inaugural Director of the Office of Participatory Budgeting. The office, created by an ordinance approved by the City Council in February 2023, will provide the structure necessary to enhance public…
VROCC To Hold End of the Season Showcase
The Verónica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) invites the community to enjoy the cultural showcase entitled “Viva Latinoamerica ‘’. The event will take place at the Excel Academy 375 de Bremen Street, East Boston from 5 to 8 PM. The…
Fenway Health’s Annual AIDS Walk Boston Becomes Strides for Action
Fenway Health announced that its annual fundraiser, AIDS Walk Boston, has been renamed Strides for Action, reflecting a broadened focus that recognizes and supports the significant unmet needs of the LGBTQIA+ community. Strides for Action will continue to support people…
East Boston Social Centers Awarded $90,000 in Cummings Grant
East Boston Social Centers has been selected as one of 150 recipients to share in $30 million of funding from Cummings Foundation’s annual grants program. This award will fund expansion of our Welcome Baby program, which provides year-long education and…
Andrea Gayle-Bennett Appointed As the First Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services
Secretary Jon Santiago announced the appointment of Dr. Andrea Gayle-Bennett as the first-ever Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (EOVS). Dr. Gayle-Bennett, a retired Brigadier General in the Massachusetts National Guard and a distinguished healthcare professional, brings a wealth of experience and…
The Boston Public Library Announced The 2023 Concerts in the Courtyard Series
The Boston Public Library announced the 2023 Concerts in the Courtyard series, offered in partnership with Berklee College of Music and sponsored by the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Concerts performed by local musicians and Berklee College of Music musicians. By showcasing…
DCR Announces Summer Programs for the North Region Coastal District
Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) from June to August. All Programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request. Please dress for the weather. Programs are cancelled…
Boston Public Schools Celebrates Valedictorians at 25th Annual Luncheon
Superintendent Mary Skipper, Mayor Michelle Wu, and Boston School Committee Chairperson Jeri Robinson honored the outstanding accomplishments of the 2023 Boston Public Schools valedictorians yesterday at Fenway Park. The ceremony brought together a diverse group of high-achieving students, their families,…
Wu Announces Beer Garden on City Hall Plaza Reopening
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the opening of the beer garden on City Hall Plaza, in partnership with the Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion (OEOI) and the Property Management Department. The City has selected D&D Beer Garden, a collaboration between…