Special to the Gazette Celebrating the Fourth of July can be a source of stress for some pets, and the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is reminding owners to keep an extra eye on their furry friends. Fireworks…
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Boston Real Estate Leader John L. Hall II to be Honored for Philanthropy and Service on behalf of Older Adults
Special to the Gazette Rogerson Communities is pleased to announce that storied Boston real estate developer John L. Hall II will be recognized with the Charles E. Rogerson Award, the organization’s most prestigious honor. Hall’s distinguished career in…
Mission Hill’s Baker Center Receives Historical Marker
Special to the Gazette The Baker Center for Children and Families, a nationally recognized mental health organization dedicated to improving the quality of mental health care for children, officially unveiled its Everyone250 Historical Marker on Wednesday, June 24, joining…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
Happy 4th of July weekend! By Courtney Wright Last month, the 2026 Legacy Business Awardees were announced, and this year Mission Hill has two businesses being recognized- Boston Building Resources and the Mission Bar and Grill. Legacy businesses as…
Ward 10 DemocratsRelease Endorsements for Upcoming Election
Special to the Gazette Earlier this week, the Boston Ward 10 Democratic Committee voted to endorse the following candidates before the 2026 primary. Ward 10 is located primarily in the Mission Hill neighborhood, with portions also extending into the…
Tanabata Celebration 2026: Japanese Cultural Performances and Wishes
Special to the Gazette Kaji Aso Studio celebrates the beloved TANABATA summer celebration outside at Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road, on Tuesday, July 7th starting at 12:00pm. Throughout the afternoon visitors can write wishes to tie to bamboo branches…
Mayor Wu Signs City Order to Expand Property Tax Relief for Older Homeowners
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu, this week, joined City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, Mass Senior Action, local elected officials, and residents to sign a city order that lets Boston adjust the senior property tax break each year to…
Get out and Explore!
2026 Park Passport Challenge aims to get residents into state parks Special to the Gazette The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the return of its Park Passport Challenge, inviting all residents and visitors to explore…
City of Boston Reports Continued Decline in Homelessness in 2026 Census
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Housing have released the results of Boston’s 2026 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count, showing continued progress in reducing homelessness citywide. The annual census found a 19 percent decrease in…
Massachusetts House Passes Landmark Data Privacy Legislation with Strong Consumer Protections
Special to the Gazette The Massachusetts House of Representatives last month passed comprehensive legislation establishing essential consumer data privacy rights for residents of the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act provides consumers with greater control over their own…