Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu, Chief of Housing Sheila Dillon and Commissioner of Public Health Dr. Bisola Ojikutu led more than 300 volunteers, including state and city officials, homelessness service providers, public health representatives, and first responders,…
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Edwards Advances Legislation to Ensure Fairness, due Process, and Access to the Courts
Special to the Times-Free Press Senator Lydia Edwards has filed legislation reaffirming a fundamental promise of our democracy: that everyone has fair and safe access to the courts. At a time when increased immigration enforcement activity has created fear around…
East Boston Community Studio launches at MLCS, expanding access to collective making
Special to the Times-Free Press Maverick Landing Community Services (MLCS) announces the launch of East Boston Community Studio, a free, open studio space for collective making, learning, and creative exchange. The studio officially opened to the public on Saturday, Jan17,…
Wu announces voting stage of participatory budgeting initiative, “Ideas in Action”
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Participatory Budgeting announced the voting phase for Ideas in Action, the City’s participatory budgeting initiative. Over 1,200 ideas were submitted earlier this year, recommending how $2.2 million could be invested.…
East Boston Central Catholic School celebrates Catholic Schools Week
EBCCS will celebrate Catholic Schools Week with a focus on our faith, our students, our families, and our staff. Throughout the week, parents will be invited into their child’s classroom to take part in a variety of activities, such as…
Local Catholic Schools offer well-rounded education beyond traditional academics
For parents seeking a well-rounded education, which along with a traditional academic curriculum, also emphasizes good citizenship and religious faith, the Greater Boston area offers a number of top-notch Catholic Schools. Located at 20 Winthrop St. in Charlestown, Good Shepherd…
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announces finalists for the 2026 Dewey Square Mural
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the nonprofit responsible for the management and care of The Greenway, in partnership with Embrace and Everyone250, is excited to announce the selection of seven finalists (5 individual artists and 1 collaborative team of 2…
North Atlantic right whales return to southern New England waters
Special to the Times-Free Press North Atlantic right whales have returned to the waters south of Massachusetts, prompting federal authorities to designate a voluntary slow zone. Scientists from the New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life were flying…
RMV unveils redesigned disability placard to improve efficiency
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced today the introduction of a newly redesigned Disability Placard, created to improve security, curb fraud, and expedite delivery. Current placards will remain valid until their expiration date. The updated placard features…
State Fire Marshal issues lithium-ion battery safety reminder
Special to the Times-Free Press State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to use caution when choosing and using devices powered by lithium-ion batteries. Video of a consumer-grade lithium-ion battery failure is attached. The accompanying sounds are alarms…