The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced on June 16 that Jamaica Pond was reopened less than a month after an algae bloom closed the popular recreational pond to swimming, fishing and boating. “At the recommendation of the Massachusetts Department…
Mayor’s Garden Contest deadline scheduled for July 13
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the 26th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest highlighting the hard work of Boston’s urban gardeners. The competition provides the perfect opportunity to recognize the skills of all Boston residents who contribute to the beauty of the…
Fourth of July memories
This weekend brings the Fourth of July, the celebration of the birth of our nation and an opportunity for all of us to partake in summertime fun with friends and family. The Fourth of July brings back fond recollections from…
Party in the Park Fundraiser Brings In Over $550,000 for Emerald Necklace Parks
The Party in the Park luncheon was held on May 11 at the Pinebank Promontory in Jamaica Plain. Together, more than $550,000 was raised to support the 1,100-acre Emerald Necklace park system that serves as a backyard for residents and…
Three Community-Based Organizations Among Recipients of ARPA Funds
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has awarded further funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to three community-based organizations located in and around Mission Hill that are working to address social determinants of health. Sociedad Latina, Urban Edge…
Tres Organizaciones Reciben Fondos ARPA
La Comisión de Salud Pública de Boston (BPHC) ha otorgado más fondos de American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) a tres organizaciones de Mission Hill que trabajan para abordar los determinantes sociales de la salud. Sociedad Latina, Urban Edge y Somali…