The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced it is scaling back vaccination and testing site operations starting May 13, due to a sustained decline in site utilization and patient volumes. Two sites, the Bruce C. Bolling located in Roxbury and…
NFPA, ESFI underscore safety related to electric vehicles
Electric vehicles and motorized micromobility devices (e-bikes and e-scooters) are more popular than ever, but the potential for fire-related hazards associated with the lithium-ion batteries that power these forms of transport is real and often underestimated. The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) actively…
The equation is very simple: More guns = more shootings
Although mass shootings — especially in schools — typically draw the most attention from the media, the reality is that these shootings account for a very small percentage of death-by-firearms in our country. The recent spate of random, isolated shootings…
BPHC convenes local leaders for Health Equity Conference at BPL
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last week hosted a day-long conference on health equity that brought together local elected officials, public health leaders, health care providers, researchers, and community advocates for discussions about how they can work together to…
Boston Parks and Recreation Summer programs now online
Looking for outdoor fun this summer? Check out the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s complete schedule of free events and activities for all ages. Visit boston.gov/parks to learn more. You can select from a variety of free activities such as…
Council Designates Citizen Square to Lieutenant Colonel Woodhouse
The Boston Council honored Lt. Col. Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse for his service and sacrifice by adopting a resolution designating a Citizen Square at the intersection of Boylston and Dartmouth Street in Back Bay. Woodhouse was born on January 14, 1927…