We’ve always been surprised that dining spots that serve espresso drinks and ice cream don’t have affogatos on their dessert or after-dinner drink menus. We hope that as these traditional Italian drinks gain traction on social media, the hospitality industry…
Month: August 2026
Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks Grant application cycle opens for community-led park projects across Boston
The Friends of the Public Garden have opened applications for small grants supporting community-led improvements to neighborhood parks and public greenspaces across Boston through the Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks. Neighborhood groups, resident associations, nonprofits, and other community organizations…
Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services hold 52nd annual meeting
Mission Hill NHS held its 52nd Annual Meeting on a glorious evening in Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park Arboretum, focused on hope, endurance, and celebrating these community builders who also green our neighborhood. Over 160 community members turned out for a…
Signs of Summer’s End
All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. The weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities. The mornings along our coastline have been pleasantly placid for those of us who row…
Boston Senior Home Care and PLAN of MA & RI strengthen partnership to support older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers
Building on a highly successful first year, Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC) and Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island (PLAN of MA & RI) today announced the second-year continuation of their strategic partnership to strengthen support for…
Mayor Wu announces City of Boston to host second-ever National Urban Rat Summit
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the City of Boston will host the second-ever National Urban Rat Summit this fall, from September 23 to 24, 2026. The two-day summit will bring together leading experts, academics, researchers, public health professionals, and…
Commissioner rejects proposed rate increase from Fallon Community Health Plan, re-negotiated seven proposals to save $72 million for 670,000 residents
Governor Maura Healey has announced that the Division of Insurance has negotiated down proposed rate increases from seven health insurers, saving Massachusetts residents and businesses a projected $72 million in health care premiums for 2027. The Division of Insurance re-negotiated…
Governor Healey Signs PROTECT Act to keep ICE out of courthouses, schools and hospitals
On Wednesday, Gov. Maura Healey stood with immigrants, advocates, community leaders, law enforcement, teachers, nurses, doctors, clergy and elected officials at La Colaborativa in Chelsea to sign the PROTECT Act, landmark legislation that provides the strongest protections in the nation…
Shakespeare on the Common hosting final performances this weekend
The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company presented “A Midsummer Night's Dream” on Aug. 2, during the 30th anniversary of their Free Shakespeare on the Common. The beloved Boston tradition has once again transformed the park into a captivating outdoor theater, drawing residents…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum…