Month: August 2022
BPHC Provides Update on City’s COVID-19 Trends
Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) provided the following updates on the latest COVID-19 trends for the City of Boston: Levels of COVID-19 virus in local wastewater have increased by 17.8% over the last seven…
Wu Announces $50 Million Available for Affordable Housing
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced today that the City of Boston has released two Requests for Proposals (RFP), totaling $50 million for affordable housing projects. This funding is available to create and preserve rental, cooperative, and homeownership…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Sponsors Bluebikes Valets
To help support Metro Boston residents during the upcoming Orange and Green Line shutdowns, Bluebikes title sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) will sponsor additional valet service at four Bluebikes stations, expanding accessibility to the public bike…
Wu Announces City Awards Grant ToExpand Access to Apprenticeship Programs
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD), an affiliate of the Boston Planning & Development Agency, was recently awarded $3 million from the US Department of Labor to create and…
Bringing Out Their Best: For 40 Years, Beverly Richards Has Been Instilling Joy and Self-Confidence in Students at Her Popular Dance Studio
Beverly Richards, who grew up in East Boston and has devoted her entire life to promoting the positive lifelong advantages of dance, is excited. The start of the new dance season is fast approaching and she’s preparing another fun-filled year…
Baker Signs Bill Implementing a Women’s Rights History Trail in Commonwealth
Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, joined by legislators participated in a ceremonial bill signing of H. 4555, An Act relative to the creation of a women’s rights history trail. The Governor previously signed this bill into law…
Wu Announces Legacy Business Program To Support Iconic Businesses
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the Legacy Business Program, an initiative that will support longstanding, independent businesses in Boston through increased visibility and connecting them with City services and grant opportunities. “Our legacy…
News Brief
Zumix and Sen. Edwards Present the East Boston Latin Music Festival On Saturday, September 10, 2022, ZUMIX and Sen. Lydia Edwards’ office will present The East Boston Latin Music Festival: “Sonidos de la Gente” for free in Bremen Street Park…
Wu Announces 2022 Mayor’s Garden Contest Winners
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the winners of the 26th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest with a grand prize provided by JetBlue, prize packages donated by Mahoney’s Garden Centers, and additional support from in-kind sponsor Polar Beverages. The Mayor’s Garden Contest…