By Courtney Wright Welcome to February everyone, the month of love and Black History, we made it…barely… The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United…
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Annual Tax Prep Services Available for Residents
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) has launched the 2026 tax season, offering free tax preparation for residents who earn $70,000 per year or less. Eligible residents can file safely while maximizing their…
Gov. Healey takes Action to Keep ICE Out of Schools, Hospitals, Courthouses, and Places of Worship
Special to the Gazette Gov. Maura Healey today took action to protect the people of Massachusetts from abuses by President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She filed legislation to keep ICE out of courthouses, schools, child…
Registration Now Open for Boston Parks Summer Sports Centers and Golf Lessons
Special to the Gazette The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration will open on February 6 at 12:00 p.m. for the 2026 Summer Sports Centers at East Boston Memorial Stadium in East Boston, Garvey Playground…
DCR Announces Series of Events and Programming to Celebrate Black History Month
Special to the Gazette To celebrate Black History Month, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hosting free interactive events at Roxbury Heritage State Park and Fall River Heritage State Park. The series will provide opportunities for…
Mayor Wu Announces City’s Black History Month Programming
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Equity & Inclusion Cabinet have announced a series of programs to mark the start of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. This year’s national theme, “A…
Acclimating to Our Local Ice Age
The bitterly cold weather that we’ve been experiencing day-after-day this winter has been oppressive (not to mention costly because of our high heating bills). The daily lows in the single digits, coupled with the strong winds that have…
Go Pats!
It seems like it was just yesterday that Patriot Nation looked forward to our Patriots making it to the Super Bowl almost every year. From 2002-2019, the Pats went to nine Super Bowls in 18 years, winning six of…
Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune Holds Holiday Party
Wu announces inauguration 2026 week of programming and community events
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced a week-long series of programming to mark the City of Boston Inauguration 2026 and create space for Boston families to celebrate in community. The events and activations will provide an opportunity…