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First-of-its-kind summer course teaches Brockton High School students about solar energy
BROCKTON, Mass. — Brockton High School students are in a special clean energy summer program, showing off their solar-powered model homes. "This is for the light, and this is for the fan inside," student Thierry Laguerre explained. "The wiring is in between here," student Keira Louissaint said. "So, the...
Brigham and Women's Nurses, Faulkner Nurses To Vote On Potential Strikes
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Potential strikes are on the table for two of Boston’s hospitals. On Tuesday, the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) announced that 4,500 nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital will vote to authorize one-day strikes. Brigham nurses will vote on Wednesday and Faulkner nurses will vote on Thursday.
To Do Today: Catch a Free Outdoor Screening of Jaws at the Anchor Boston
Indulge in a cocktail and watch the world’s most famous shark on the big screen, with views of the city skyline. A free screening of Jaws, as part of the Anchor Boston’s Watch Wednesdays summer series. Check out the venue’s events calendar here. When?. Seating opens tonight...
EPA helps middle schoolers focus on cleanup of Neponset
Boston middle schoolers in the KeySteps summer program spent a recent Tuesday learning about the Lower Neponset River and its Superfund site cleanup with the help of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and the Neponset River Watershed Association (NRWA). KeySteps is...
Celebrate Independence Day week at Boston Harborfest
The annual event brings four days of historical reenactments, live music, and fireworks to Boston. The annual Boston Harborfest returns to town Independence Day week, bringing live entertainment, historical reenactments, and fireworks to downtown Boston for a four-day celebration. The week culminates with the City of Boston’s official Independence Day commemoration on the morning of the Fourth of July, including a parade and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Attend the Embrace Ideas Festival in Boston
Join a three-day celebration of Black art, culture, joy, and excellence. Setting the stage for its third annual Embrace Ideas Festival, nonprofit Embrace Boston continues to unite local, state, and national leaders for a better and more inclusive Boston. And, this year, it aptly begins on Juneteenth. Held at the...
Rising Housing Costs Have Bay Staters Thinking Of Moving Out
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Though rising housing costs aren't new for Massachusetts, a new poll conducted by MassINC Polling Group said at least one in five residents are thinking of moving out of the state because of it. 21% said that they envision themselves leaving the Bay State for...
'He’s always been a team player': Celtics owner pays visit, tribute to Bob Cousy, with NBA championship trophies in tow
WORCESTER — Celtics governor and majority owner Wyc Grousbeck brought the 2008 and 2024 NBA championship trophies to Bob Cousy’s home on Salisbury Street Tuesday morning. “I think it’s fantastic,” Cousy said. “It’s completely unexpected.” ...
Boch Center names Casey Soward as new director
The Boch Center announced its replacement for former CEO and president Joe Spaulding: Casey Soward, who has been involved in Boston area theater management for more than 20 years and is currently the executive director at the Cabot Theatre in Beverly. Soward, 44, will continue at the Cabot through mid-October...
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