East Boston Little League held its Opening Day ceremonies for the 2026 season Saturday at Festa Field.
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Coletta Zapata introduces legislation strengthening tenant protections
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) introduced an ordinance to strengthen tenant protections during rental inspection code violations amid the ongoing housing crisis, including increasing penalties for landlords found in violation. Currently, Boston…
ZUMIX to kick off 2026 Esplanade GroundBeat Series
Special to the Times-Free Press ZUMIX, a local nonprofit providing creative opportunities for young people through music and technology, will kick off the 2026 GroundBeat series, a free riverfront concert series produced by the Esplanade Association, at the Hatch Memorial…
News in Brief
Mayor’s Cup Lacrosse Tournament to Debut May 15-16 in West Roxbury Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the first annual Mayor’s Cup Lacrosse tournament will take place on May 15 and 16, offering young…
Governor Healey announces winners of Massachusetts ADU Design Challenge
Special to the Times-Free Press Governor Maura Healey announced the winners of the Massachusetts ADU Design Challenge, a statewide competition designed to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. across Massachusetts. The…
East Boston Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting event with Democracy Brewing
On Tuesday, April 28, Democracy Brewing officially marked its arrival in East Boston with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at its location on Maverick Street. The East Boston Chamber of Commerce was joined by community members and local representatives to celebrate…
Wu Appoints Diana Fernandez Bibeau as new Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and Deputy Chief of Open Space
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Diana Fernandez Bibeau as the new Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and Deputy Chief of Open Space. Fernandez Bibeau will begin serving in her new role on June…
Wu Appoints Marcela Dwork as Press Secretary
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Marcela Dwork as Press Secretary. Dwork will begin serving in her role on May 4, 2026, and will lead the Mayor’s Press Office. “I’m thrilled to welcome Marcela…
City of Boston Hosts 12th Annual Citizenship Day
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu, the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA), and Project Citizenship hosted the City’s annual Citizenship Day at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury. The annual event provides free legal…
MBTA unveils First Systemwide Resilience Roadmap to Strengthen Transit Network against Climate Impacts, Improve Reliability
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today released its first-ever systemwide Resilience Roadmap, a comprehensive plan to strengthen transit infrastructure and prepare operations against the impacts of climate change and severe weather, including flooding, extreme…