Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu announced the newly-selected 2025-2026 SPARK Boston Council. The 38-member group will spend the next year working to connect young adults to leaders in local government, City services, and one another. The SPARK Boston…
Month: October 2025
Registration Now Open for Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament Nov. 7-9
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department have announced that registration is open for the 2025 Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament and Festival, returning to Moakley Park in South Boston this November. The tournament…
Communities will Determine the Future of Social Cannabis Consumption in State
By Ava Callender Concepcion and Bruce Stebbins On Sept. 12, members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission visited the City of Chelsea as part of a series of visits to municipalities across the Commonwealth to educate and engage with…
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces New Resources to make Fresh Fruits and Vegetables more Affordable
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu announced new initiatives to support low-income residents, including the 143,000 Boston residents who participate in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and expand access to affordable and fresh fruits and vegetables…
A Government Shutdown Benefits No One
As this is being written, it would appear as though the federal government is set for another government shutdown this week. Republican-controlled majorities have been responsible for most of the shutdowns over the past 30 years, starting with the Newt…
It’s Vaccine Season for Senior Citizens
With the fall and winter months approaching, this is the time of year when health experts urge seniors over the age of 65 to get their annual flu and COVID-19 shots. The benefits of both vaccines are huge for even…
Guest Op-Ed: Celebrate Neighborhood Institutions by Nominating a Legacy Business
By Aliesha Porcena Sometimes, a successful, long standing business is understated and comforting. It is a part of our routines, bringing familiarity to our daily lives. So far, the City of Boston has selected three Charlestown businesses as…