Special to the Gazette The City of Boston has announced that three affordable homeownership projects were awarded funds through MassHousing’s CommonWealth Builder program. This final piece of funding will allow construction to begin shortly on 108 affordable condominiums for first-time…
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The Mission Bar and Grill wins Legacy Business Award
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural, historical,…
BPHC encourages Mpox vaccinations in light of uptick in cases nationally and in Boston
Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and partners at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health are monitoring an uptick in mpox cases in Boston and are encouraging at-risk individuals to get vaccinated. There is no widespread public health threat from mpox…
MBTA celebrates special summer events with collectible CharlieCards
The MBTA has announced the availability of special edition collectible CharlieCards featuring iconic Boston landmarks to celebrate an exciting summer of events taking place in Boston and the surrounding Commonwealth this year. “The MBTA is excited to welcome thousands of…
Wu, Brighton Marine announce $1 million partnership to support Boston veterans
Mayor Michelle Wu and Rosye Cloud, CEO of Brighton Marine, have announced a new $1 million public-private partnership to support Boston veterans and other communities. As part of this initiative, the City will launch a veterans grant program to provide…
Boston Beaches rank as some of the cleanest urban beaches in the country
Special to the Gazette For the first time in its testing history, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has reported that every metropolitan beach from Nahant to Nantasket scored above 80% in its annual Water Quality Report Card. This is a…
USS Constitution Museum launches Boston’smost revolutionary mini golf course
The USS Constitution Museum has launched USS Constitution Mini Golf, a new free 9-hole course on the Charlestown Navy Yard designed to give residents and visitors a fun, accessible way to engage Boston’s role in the story of American independence.…
Wu announces 2026 Open Streets Schedule
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the 2026 Open Streets Series, a car-free event series that transforms roadways into vibrant, pedestrian-only public spaces during the summer and fall. Now in its fifth year, Open Streets Boston will return to Allston-Brighton, Jamaica…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Courtney Wright “In the Spring, I have counted 136 kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.” -Mark Twain St. Patrick’s Day is always a big deal in Boston and while Mission Hill is acutely aware of the debauchery that…
Forever Young Program for older adults returns for spring 2026
Special to the Gazette The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of the Forever Young Program this coming spring. This free program for older adults, offered in partnership with Boston Centers for Youth & Families…