Governor Maura Healey ceremonially signed An Act Establishing the Fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day, formally recognizing the service, sacrifice, and contributions of the African American military aviators known as the Tuskegee Airmen. The Governor was joined…
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Samantha Courage named new Mission Hill liaison for City
Special to the Gazette Samantha Courage has been named as the new neighborhood liaison for Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, Kenmore, and Mission Hill, while Katrina Lin will serve as the new neighborhood liaison for Chinatown, Downtown, and Leather District…
Some residents raise concerns about anti-drone effort
By Dylan Shobe With millions expected to descend onto the World Cup this spring, some Boston residents voiced concerns about the implementation of anti-drone technology that might be deployed to monitor the games. They said they are suspicious about what…
Deadline to license your dogs is Mar. 31
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division reminds city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31, 2026. All dogs in Boston require a new license each year. This process can…
The Baker Center for Children and Families leads HIV/AIDS destigmatization campaign through education, dialogue, and community health fair
On Saturday, February 28, community members were tested for HIV by the Multicultural AIDS Coalition (MAC) at The Baker Center for Children and Families’ “Breaking Through Stigma” community health fair, which sought to destigmatize HIV/AIDS and increase access to care…
Boston Lyric Opera announces landmark 50th anniversary season
Boston Lyric Opera (BLO), New England’s largest and most enduring opera company, celebrates its 50th anniversary with an expansive 18-month observance that spans calendar year 2026 (its 50th year) and the 2026/27 programming season (its 50th Season). Collectively, the anniversary…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Courtney Wright Happy Women’s History Month! Don’t forget that this Sunday, March 8 is International Women’s Day. As the weather starts to warm up, we have several community clean-up days in the works to help prepare the neighborhood for…
Sotheby’s Real Estate Office hosts JP Tiny Desk Concert series
By Dylan Shobe Local real estate agent Brian Fizer has turned Sotheby’s real estate office into an intimate concert venue on select Thursday nights in Jamaica Plain. Free to attend, the “JP Tiny Desk Concert Series” features Boston musicians with…
MassDEP launches real-time ocean monitoring in Boston Harbor to aid navigation and prevent oil spills
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has announced the successful installation of a new horizontal current meter station and a meteorological station in Boston Harbor, located at the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Paul W. Conley Container Terminal. This…
Amid area development, Fenway Free Market connects neighbors
By Julia Hendler and Erin Cromwell Boston residents gather monthly at the Fenway Community Center (FCC) to exchange clothing, toys and household items at the Free Market, an event designed to reduce waste and build community. The market is unique…