Staff Report Twenty-one residents were displaced following a four-alarm fire Sunday just after 6 p.m. that struck a multi-family home at 263 Princeton Street and spread to adjacent properties on Princeton and Saratoga Streets. Firefighters rushed to the scene after…
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Portraits of Us
A celebration of everyday heroes comes to ZUMIX on May 30 Special to the Times-Free Press On Saturday, May 30, Portraits Us will bring together songwriters, young people, and community members from across Greater Boston for a participatory musical event…
From Vision to Greenway
Valerie Burns to Share the Story Behind East Boston’s Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Special to the Times-Free Press Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway will welcome Valerie Burns, formerly of the Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN), as a special…
East Boston to Hold Memorial Day Ceremonies Monday, May 25
East Boston will hold its Memorial Day Ceremonies on Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. in Central Square. Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces. There will be…
GreenRoots Hosts Free Energy Bill Fair for East Boston and Chelsea Residents
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…
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…