The Healey Driscoll Administration invites qualifying nonprofits and public agencies to apply for $3.4 million in federal grant funding to support victim services and efforts to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. The funding is available…
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Elevate Cities launch in Boston, inviting residents to gather, discover and create
What if getting involved in your city started with something joyful? National non-profit Elevate Cities is bringing that idea to Boston, launching its second city with a growing series of experiences designed to bring people together, strengthen belonging and inspire…
Health officials announce three additional human cases of West Nile virus
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced three additional human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) this year. The cases include a male in his 60s who was exposed in Suffolk County, a male of unknown age likely exposed…
‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Reading’ coming Oct. 9 to Old North Church
On Oct. 9, Old North Church in the North End is blending history and literature with ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Reading’ – and it carries a distinct connection that should pique the interest of North End residents.…
Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, focuses on lithium-ion battery charging safety
Many of the devices we use in our daily lives—phones, tablets, laptops, tools, toys, e-bikes, and scooters, to name a few—run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which store high amounts of energy in a small space. If the batteries are damaged…
Boston City Councilors Coletta Zapata, Weber and Santana introduce amendments to the surveillance oversight ordinance
During Wednesday’s Boston City Council Meeting, Councilors Benjamin J. Weber (District 6), Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) and Henry Santana (At-Large) will introduce Docket #1796: “Ordinance Amending City of Boston, Chapter XVI, Section 63, Ordinance on Surveillance Oversight and Information…
Coletta Zapata, officials launch Boston City Youth Corps
Coletta Zapata, officials launch Boston City Youth Corps Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) and the City of Boston recently announced the launch of the Boston City Youth Corps, a modernized revival of Boston’s historic Red Shirts Program…
Mike’s Pastry ribbon-cutting and grand opening event
MarketPlace Logan, which manages the concessions program at Boston Logan International Airport, and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) celebrated the official arrival of Mike’s Pastry in Terminal C on Wednesday, September 23. Rich Davey, Chief Executive Officer, Massport, spoke to…
Governor Healey launches pilot to expand access to child care
Governor Maura Healey announced last week that 30 Family Child Care (FCC) programs across Massachusetts have been selected to participate in a new pilot aimed at expanding access to child care for families. The programs include locations in Everett, Lynn,…
Eversource reaches 500,000 smart meter milestone in Massachusetts
Eversource has reached a major milestone in its statewide smart meter rollout, installing its 500,000th smart meter in Massachusetts as the energy company continues bringing the technology and its benefits to customers across the state. The energy company is approximately…