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Most monuments in the U.S. are of white men, Boston just got a grant to change that
As a filmmaker, Roberto Mighty is particularly interested in cemeteries and the dead. That’s part of why he hosts “World’s Greatest Cemeteries,” a PBS show highlighting historical gems hidden in some of the world’s most famous cemeteries. While filming an episode at the Granary Burying...
Massachusetts' Summer EBT Program to Provide $120 Per Child for Groceries During School Break
Massachusetts residents with school-aged children may be in need of some financial relief during the height of summer. The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), in collaboration with Governor Healey, has implemented the Summer EBT program, an initiative designed to assist families with additional funds for groceries. According to a statement from the City of Boston, eligible families will receive $120 per child to address food insecurity when school is out.
If You’re Looking For The Best Burger In Massachusetts, Look Here!
I gotta tell you, Massachusetts residents. I love a good CHEESEBURGER. Not all the time, mind you, but every once in a while...yeah...bring it on! Do you feel the same way? Good, now we can communicate!. Tell me, residents of the Berkshires, were you even aware that Massachusetts has one...
West Nile mosquitos found in several Boston neighborhoods
There are no current cases of West Nile virus in the city, and the risk of infection is low, but health officials still want people to take precautions. The mosquito-borne West Nile virus was recently detected in several Boston neighborhoods, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced Friday. Health officials...
Massachusetts is Home to One of the Top 20 Rudest Cities in the U.S.
There's no question that Massachusetts is held in high regard in many areas of living. Previous studies have shown that Massachusetts sits at the top of the list when it comes to the best state to raise a family, have a baby, achieve quality education and excel in the tech world. When you add all of the cultural aspects that our great state has to offer, who wouldn't want to consider Massachusetts a place to live and play?
‘After Dark’ programs boost safety at Ronan Park
Ronan Park is a busy place this summer, thanks to partners who have teamed up to program basketball and flag football games on the courts and playing fields of this scenic, hilltop city space nestled between Bowdoin-Geneva and Fields Corner. Dubbed “Ronan After Dark,” the organizers include The Hoop Collaborative,...
Docket No. SU24D0763DR Jones vs. Jones
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Docket No. SU24D0763DR. The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any...
5 readers from 5 neighborhoods share their rat horror stories
“A rat entered my house by chewing through a PVC pipe," one respondent said. Boston unveiled a new rat action plan last week to tamp down the city’s rat population and improve residents’ quality of life, which some Boston.com readers say are impacted by rats. The Boston Rodent...
Veterans with disabilities honored with 66th annual fishing & boating trip
Around 200 local veterans with disabilities were treated to a day of fishing and boating off Houghs Neck on Wednesday afternoon, part of the 66th annual Harvey’s Saltwater Fishing Club veterans’ fishing trip. Club president Kevin Gomez said it’s a cause close to his heart. “It’s a great feeling,” Gomez told Boston 25 News. “I have a lot of veterans in my family. My father was in Vietnam. My grandfather was in World War II. I have an uncle who was killed in Vietnam. It means a lot to me and everyone I know to show these people the honor and respect they deserve.” More than 100 volunteers came out to support the annual fishing trip, including 20 vessels ranging from lobster to harbor cruise boats. All supplies are donated or paid for through fundraising, including a catered dinner at the end of the event.
‘Younger, more diverse, more welcoming’: Suffolk Downs opens first phase
Five years after Suffolk Downs hosted its final live horse race, the property is unrecognizable. The former racetrack, on the line between Boston and Revere, is bustling not with jockeys and spectators but with construction workers and trucks. Rising above them and the temporary wire fences dividing portions of the...
A brutalist Boston landmark gets a new redevelopment plan — with a focus on housing
Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR’s daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. The humidity is back, but fortunately not for long. Now, to the news:. Back to the drawing board: Gov. Maura...
20 years ago: Boston’s historic 2004 Democratic National Convention
Twenty years ago, the 2004 Democratic National Convention began in Boston. The momentous event introduced Barack Obama to a national audience, led to new protest standards and helped usher in shifts in the political landscape here in Massachusetts. Obama, then a relatively unknown state senator from Illinois, delivered the keynote...
State says it will look for a developer to turn Boston's two most oppressive buildings into a new complex where people will want to live
The state said today it will soon seek bids to turn the "superblock" of the Hurley and Lindemann buildings - the most brutal of Boston's brutalist structures - into a "residential mixed-used redevelopment" that will bring new housing and commercial space downtown while upgrading space for the site's current residential mental-health services.
Faulkner Hospital nurses also approve 1-day strike
Nurses are demanding equal pay and help to address unsafe staffing and patient safety issues. Nurses at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain overwhelmingly voted Thursday to authorize a potential one-day strike. According to the Massachusetts Nurses Association, the nurses are demanding equal pay with Brigham and...
3 Massachusetts College Towns Are Among the Best in the Northeast
Any New Englander will tell you that there are many factors contributing to the region's excellent reputation, including the schools and higher education opportunities. New England is home to over 250+ colleges and universities, according to The New England Board of Higher Education and CollegeSimply. But it's not just these institutions which hold appeal to prospective students; it's the towns they're located in. After all, when you're not in the classroom or studying, these communities are where you go to shop, eat, and have fun with friends.
Throwback: When the DNC was held in Boston
(WJAR) — With this year's historic Democratic National Convention set for next month, it was 20 years ago the DNC was close to home. Bill Rappleye was previewing the start of the convention in Boston on July 25th, 2004. John Kerry and John Edwards officially got the democratic nomination...
The Olympics in Boston? It almost happened — here's what it would have been like
An Olympic stadium roaring, albeit temporarily, in South Boston. An athletes village at Columbia Point. Franklin Park's White Stadium reimagined to host equestrian events. The Emerald Necklace finally finished, connecting green space all the way across Boston. All of that was part of the vision for what an Olympic Games...
Wu Announces Expansion of Swim Safe Program Through Grant Opportunity
Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston’s Human Services Cabinet, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families announced applications are now open for Swim Safe Boston grants to support non-profit organizations in Boston that provide free swim lessons for youth. The $250,000 in grant funding continues the City’s commitment to ensuring families have access to affordable, beginner-level swim lessons. Swim Safe was first announced in July of 2023, and since then has funded free swim lessons for over 1,500 youth. This number is in addition to the 2000+ youth that BCYF provided swim lessons to over the same time period.
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