Special to the Gazette The Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed bills regulating the use of artificial intelligence in political advertisements. The bills would require the disclosure of AI use in political advertisements and would ban deceptive communications about a…
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Local students earn academic honors
Thomas of Mission Hill named to Lasell University Fall 2025 Dean’s List Samaria Thomas, a Lasell University student from Mission Hill was named to the Dean’s List for their academic performance in the Fall 2025 semester. To be named to…
We are so done with winter
When winter finally released its icy grip last week, with temperatures reaching above freezing for the first time in weeks, we had figured the worst of this winter season was behind us. Needless to say, that was wishful thinking. As…
Mayor Wu backs Ed Markey for Senate,praising record of delivering for Boston
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced her endorsement of Ed Markey for re-election to the Senate, citing his unwavering leadership, progressive vision, and record of delivering for the city of Boston. “Senator Markey has been a longstanding partner for Boston…
MFA Artisan Market returns, celebrating handcrafted community
By Eva Mazzara As friendly faces gathered and amber afternoon sunlight streamed into the Shapiro Family Courtyard in Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts on a recent Saturday afternoon, a community bound by a passion for art began to take shape.…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
“I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.” -Rosa Parks By Courtney Wright Welcome to February everyone, the month of love and Black History, we made it. The story of Black History…
CAMH discusses Tipsy’s Market’s proposed license upgrade at meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. At its monthly meeting in September, the Community Alliance of Mission Hill (CAMH) listened to representatives from Tipsy’s Market, which is looking to upgrade its existing beer and wine license to include spirits. Kristen Scanlon,…
Have more fun with less waste at National Reuse Day, October 19
Special to the Gazette Eliminating needless waste through reuse is a straightforward, but often overlooked, way to live more sustainably. Boston Building Resources will celebrate National Reuse Day on Saturday, October 19, with a free community event from 11:00 to…
BPDA Board approves 500 Huntington Avenue Project
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During the Boston Planning & Development Agency’s (BPDA) September Board meeting, the proposed project at 500 Huntington Avenue, which would bring open space, connection improvements, two mixed-use buildings, life science, and retail space to a site…
Local spider expert weighs in on Joro sighting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Jessica Garb, an Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell whose laboratory specializes in spiders, gave the lowdown on the unfamiliar creature that appeared in the Beacon Hill neighborhood recently: the Joro Spider. While Garb…