Tony DiPrizio is bringing joy and judo to residents at Paris Street Gym By Cary Shuman In a matter of a few months, Anthony “Tony” DiPrizio has built a judo program that has grown in popularity so fast that there…
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Massachusetts House Passes Supplemental Budget to Close FY25
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts House of Representatives have passed a supplemental budget to address deficiencies, to make new necessary investments, and to close the books on Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The legislation appropriates $2.25 billion in gross…
City Launches Enhanced Language and Communications Access Dashboard in Power BI
Special to the Times-Free Press The Mayor’s Office of Language and Communications Access (OLCA) is proud to announce the launch of a newly enhanced Language and Communications Access Dashboard, designed to provide a clear, transparent, and user-friendly view of the…
Boston Parks and Recreation Opens Registration for Free Youth Flag Football League
Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for the 2026 Boston Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL), a free co-ed sports program. The league provides an inclusive environment for young…
Chairwoman Edwards Advances Bold Civil Rights and Public Safety Agenda
Special to the Times-Free Press Senator Lydia Edwards, Chairwoman of the Massachusetts Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered remarks last Wednesday to a gathering of Massachusetts judges, outlining the committee’s current priorities, recent hearings, and her journey leading to her appointment as…
Attorney AJ Moscone Named to Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers for Third Year in a Row
Special to the Times-Free Press Attorney Albert J. Moscone, Jr., is born and raised in East Boston. He is the founder and managing attorney of Moscone Law, where he focuses on criminal and real estate litigation. Prior to founding Moscone…
News in Brief
USPS Reminds Customers to Keep Paths Cleared for Carrier and Public Safety The Postal Service is reaching out to communities throughout the region to raise public awareness of the importance of keeping walkways, sidewalks, and approaches to mailboxes clear from…
Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association Honors Individuals at the 2025 Law Enforcement & Corrections Awards Ceremony
Special to the Times-Free Press The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department joined the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) in proud celebration of the outstanding achievements and unwavering commitment of law enforcement and corrections professionals at the 2025 Law Enforcement & Corrections Awards…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Statewide High School Graduation Framework
Special to the Times-Free Press The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released an initial statewide graduation framework designed to set nation-leading expectations and prepare all students for success after high school, regardless of their chosen career path. This framework, developed with the…
MBTA Announces Changes to Service During Winter 2026
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced its service updates which go into effect on Sunday, December 14. Among these updates, 21 bus routes in total will increase frequency with 10 of those being…