The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway brought the ultimate roller-skating dance party to life at Bremen Street Park on June 24. The incredible Swervalicious roller skaters brought the ultimate skate vibes, and The Floor Lords breakdancers completely rocked…
Month: June 2026
Edwards, Madaro Celebrate Inaugural Commonwealth Pride Annual Event
Special to the Times-Free Press Senator Lydia Edwards and Representative Adrian Madaro celebrated with an inaugural Commonwealth Pride Award, a newly-founded annual event that celebrates the rich accomplishments and talents of Massachusetts’ LGBTQ+ community. “I’m excited to see East Boston…
Eastie Weeks returns July 12-29
Special to the Times-Free Press East Boston’s annual celebration of community, culture, music, arts, and waterfront pride is returning this summer bigger than ever before. Now in its 13th year, Eastie Weeks 2026 will be the longest and most expansive…
Citizens Named Presenting Sponsor of Boston Harborfest, Boston’s Official Fourth of July Celebration
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston Harborfest proudly announced that Citizens will serve as the new Presenting Sponsor of Boston Harborfest, one of the country’s largest and most cherished Independence Day festivals. The partnership brings together two organizations deeply rooted…
News in Brief
Realist[STATE]: Work by Walter Kopec, July 3 – 25 Atlantic Works Gallery is excited to announce Realist[STATE], a solo show of work by Walter Kopec, from July 3-25, 2026. If you are looking for something to do to kick off…
East Boston Branch Library News
Baby Lapsit, Mondays at 11:15 am & Tuesdays at 10:30 Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend. For ages…
Full Listing of Ship Locations Released for Sail Boston 2026
Special to the Times-Free Press Sail Boston is proud to announce berthing locations for the July 11-16 festival, where ships from around the world will tie up in Charlestown, Downtown, and across Boston’s Seaport. Following the Meet Boston Parade of…
MBTA Prepares for Boston’s Fourth of July Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 p.m.
Special to the Times-Free Press The MBTA today announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after 8:30 PM. With this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks…
Wu Launches Tour 250 Interactive Map Featuring 25 New Markers Celebrating Boston’s Neighborhood History as Part of Boston 250
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map experience featuring 25 new historic markers across Boston’s neighborhoods that spotlight the everyday people, immigrant communities, youth, and other underrepresented groups whose contributions in education, public health, culture,…
Boston Shares Preparations to Protect Residents and Visitors Against Extreme Heat
Ahead of forecasted high temperatures next week, the City of Boston today announced extreme heat preparations underway and resources available to residents, particularly those most at risk, including older residents, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with disabilities, and…