Special to the Times-Free Press With Washington actively cutting home energy assistance programs, SNAP, Medicaid, and rental assistance, and with many immigrant families hesitant to apply for benefits they are legally entitled to and rising gas and electric costs, GreenRoots…
Month: May 2026
Wu Announces Update on Transportation Access Plan Agreement for White Stadium
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced that city leaders signed a Transportation Access Plan Agreement (TAPA)—a formal set of commitments by a development team that is required of all Article 80 large projects—between the City of Boston…
Largest Latino Cultural Center in New England Opens in Boston following Historic $33m Investment
Special to the Times-Free Press La CASA: The Center for Arts, Self-determination, and Activism, a transformative new Latino arts, culture, and community center, officially opened to the public on Friday, May 15. Located at 85 West Newton Street in Boston’s…
BoatUS Foundation Reminds Boaters to Prepare for Season
BoatUS Foundation encourage boaters to be responsible and prioritize safety ahead of the start of boating season. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, a national leader that promotes safe, clean and responsible boating recommends these safety tips…
Suffolk University and Bunker Hill Community College Announce Joint Admissions and Transfer Partnership Agreement
Special to the Times-Free Press Suffolk University and Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) have announced a Joint Admission and Transfer Partnership Program that will benefit students wishing to complete four-year university degrees. The Suffolk-BHCC partnership builds upon the longstanding commitment…
SoundThinking Expresses Gratitude to Law Enforcement during National Police Week
SoundThinking, Inc., a leading public safety technology company that provides the ShotSpotter acoustic gunshot detection system utilized by Boston and numerous surrounding cities, joined the nation in honoring the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of law enforcement officers during National Police…
Healey and Boston Pops Announce Star-studded 2026 July 4 Fireworks Spectacular
Governor Maura Healey and the Boston Pops announced the lineup and programming for the 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, the signature July 4 event of the “MA250” initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Led by legendary conductor…
North Shore Music Theatre Kicks Off the 2026 Musical Season with ‘On Your Feet!’ June 3
This June, Bill Hanney’s award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will bring the heat to the stage as they kick off the 2026 Musical Season with On Your Feet! the incredible true story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. The international…
Massport to Attempt Guinness World Records Title for World’s Largest Soccer Ball
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will showcase the organization’s attempt at the Guinness World Records title for World’s Largest Soccer Ball at Piers Park II in East Boston this June, creating a one-of-a-kind waterfront display…
Letter to the Editor
WINARC Successful Fundraiser To the Editor, The WINARC Board members would like to thank everyone who was involved in our successful 10th Annual Walk, Run, or Roll Fundraiser held at Deer Island on May 3rd. Generous support was given by…