Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for February school vacation week. Online registration and more information on all these free family activities can be found at boston.gov/parks. Softball Hitting and Fielding Clinics…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Courtney Wright Special to the Gazette The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. That September, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent…
Parks Department Hosts Winter Soccer Clinic
Special to the Gazette The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Anthony Rougier Sports Foundation, is pleased to announce the 2024 Winter Soccer Clinic. This free clinic is designed to help aspiring athletes aged 10 to 18…
D.A.’s Office Creates Animal Cruelty Task Force
Special to the Gazette The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office has taken a major step in addressing the escalating issue of animal cruelty. Last week, Suffolk County DA announced the creation of the county’s first Animal Cruelty Task Force. Hayden,…
House Unanimously Passes Bill To Prevent Abuse and Exploitation
The Massachusetts House of Representatives last week passed legislation that combines several separate legislative initiatives into one bill that will help to prevent abuse and exploitation, while also enhancing protections for survivors. The legislation addresses teen sexting and image-based sexual…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $4 Million To Combat Human Trafficking and Other Gender-Based Offenses
Special to the Gazette During Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced awards through two grant programs that will enhance enforcement and victim services for survivors of human trafficking, domestic and sexual violence, and stalking. The awards were announced…