The Department of Fire Services announced that Massachusetts fire departments have achieved the fourth-highest reporting rate in the country for the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). 90% of Massachusetts fire departments have reported more than 1.3 million apparatus responses…
Month: August 2026
Spectrum Sailing upcoming camps across the country for autistic children
Spectrum Sailing, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides maritime education, programming, and outreach for autistic individuals, is holding a camp in Boston by Community Boating Inc, from August 24-26, 2026. Spectrum Sailing was born out of necessity after Founder Scott…
The East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival is back!
Senator Lydia Edwards, in proud partnership with ZUMIX and Salsa y Control Dance Company, is excited to announce the return of the East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at East Boston Memorial Park. This…
Annual Purple Bow Campaign for Overdose Awareness kicks off at Recovery on the Harbor
The 5th annual Adopt-A-Pole for Overdose Awareness campaign kicked off Aug. 20 at North Suffolk Community Services’ recovery support center Recovery on the Harbor which is located on Bennington Street in East Boston. Between Aug. 20 and Aug. 31, which…
A “war” that we actually are winning
It was almost 55 years ago — on December 23, 1971, to be precise — that President Richard M.Nixon officially declared the “war on cancer” when he signed the National Cancer Act of 1971. The legislation committed $1.5 billion ($12…
Wu announces Kerry Jordan as Executive Director of City of Boston Election Department
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Kerry Jordan as the new Executive Director of the City of Boston Election Department and provided an update on the department’s ongoing operational and modernization efforts ahead of the September 1 State Primary. Jordan will assume…
Wu announces 2026 Mayor’s Garden Contest winners
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the 30th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest in a ceremony celebrating the exceptional efforts of Boston’s urban gardeners. The competition recognizes residents who have transformed their yards, balconies, rooftops, and community gardens into vibrant…
Semi-homemade meals
If you‘re responsible for providing food for your home dining table, you have three levels of work to consider. The easiest level is ordering or bringing home takeout food prepared elsewhere; the next level is homemade food from scratch; and…
Clarie Carney appointed Boston Region 1 School Superintendent
After a thorough search process, Supt. of Boston Schools Mary Skipper announced that Bradley School principal Claire Carney has been appointed the new Region 1 School Superintendent. Carney began in her new position on Aug. 5. She succeeds Dr. Tommy…