This fall, residents can enjoy a variety of healthy activities in the parks, including Walking Group, Yoga, Tai Chi, ZUMBA®, Dance Hall Bootcamp, and more. Classes are designed for all skill levels and ages, with options that are family-friendly, age-friendly,…
Boston Harbor City Cruises sets sail into fall with seasonal experiences on Boston Harbor
Summer may be winding down, but the season on Boston Harbor is far from over. Boston Harbor City Cruises (BHCC) is welcoming fall with a lineup of experiences that give locals and visitors new reasons to get out on the…
Wu announces up to $35M in low-cost financing to accelerate housing construction
The Housing Accelerator Fund will provide developers low-cost construction loans and equity investment to close financing gaps, advance stalled projects and build more homes for Boston residents sooner BOSTON – Monday, September 21, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced…
Third annual ‘Beacon Hill Design Day’ is set for October 1
Beacon Hill Books & Cafe and the Boston Athenaeum have announced the seven acclaimed designers headlining 2026 Beacon Hill Design Day, a one-day event celebrating craftsmanship, elevated style, and the timeless principles that define extraordinary spaces. Hosted at the Boston…
Pantry Treats
For us, a stockpile of pantry treats began with our introduction to the Freshé line of tuna and salmon meals, which combined legumes, vegetables, fish, and a promise of high quality and sustainability. Each tin provides a complete, high-protein meal…
MBTA announces infrastructure work for October, Green, Blue lines, Commuter rail impacted
The MBTA has announced major construction work will continue in October to upgrade and enhance the subway and Commuter Rail system while also supporting several MassDOT projects. With the goal of improving reliability and the accessibility of the T for…
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum brings dynamic season of music to Boston’s Calderwood Hall
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will continue its Fall 2026 Weekend Concert Series with three performances in October. This ten-concert autumn season curated by Abrams Curator of Music George Steel is held on select Sundays at 1:30 pm and runs…
Wu announces new partnership with Umass Boston that gives students hands-on training to deliver public health education to high school students
Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and University of Massachusetts Boston has announced a groundbreaking partnership that will provide college students with hands-on training and experience in urban public health. The students will then deliver public health education…
Mayor Wu appoints Emily Knight as Economic Development Chief
Mayor Michelle today announced the appointment of Emily Knight as the City of Boston’s new Economic Development Chief. Knight will begin serving in the role on October 19, 2026. A longtime Boston resident, Knight has spent her career at the…
Eastern Bank Foundation honors Deval Patrick with 2026 Social Justice Award, and recognizes nonprofit Just A Start with inaugural Collaborative Impact Award
Eastern Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Eastern Bank, honored Massachusetts’ 71st Governor, Deval Patrick, with its 2026 Social Justice Award at its annual Celebration of Social Justice. The event also recognized the nonprofit Just A Start with the inaugural…
News Briefs 9-25-26
SoWa Artists Guild’s September events conclude The final SoWa Sunday of the month will be held Sept. 27 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. SoWa Artists Guild events are free and open to the public and are held at 450 Harrison…
BPHC ensures access to free flu and Covid-19 vaccines City to host free vaccine clinics throughout the city through December
To ensure that residents are protected from serious respiratory illness, Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is hosting free vaccine clinics offering flu and COVID-19 vaccinations throughout the city. Getting vaccinated every year for flu and COVID-19 as part of back-to-school…