The American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up this June to encourage people across the country to Give Blood to Give Time and help ensure loved ones have the strength and support they need as they undergo cancer treatment. According…
Month: June 2021
In Brief
Friends Hold 49th Reunion Friends of the North End will celebrate its 49th reunion at the Sons of Italy Hall in Winchester on Saturday, October 9 from 12 to 4 PM. Many North End boyhood friends will gather to dine…
Boston Black Hospitality Coalition Launches Black Restaurant Month
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted black communities at a disproportionate rate. During this devastating public health crisis, black business owners were forced to grapple with an economic crisis that disrupted their livelihoods and significantly undermined the financial…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through June 12
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Description of Scheduled…
Community News
Independence Day for Children An early celebration of America’s Independence Day for Children has been scheduled by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. The celebration is scheduled for Sunday, June 26 and is free and open to the public starting…
Leventhal Map Center Announces Nelson as New President
The Board of Directors of the Norman B. Leventhal Map and Education Center at the Boston Public Library announced last week that Garrett Dash Nelson, the Center’s Curator of Maps and Director of Geographic Scholarship, will become President and Head…
Has America Gone from on the Brink to over the Edge?
With Americans emerging cicada-like from the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, one would think that this would be a time of joy as we resume participating in all of the things that make life worth living. But rather than embracing in…
Guest Op-Ed: Boston Needs More Affordable Housing
By Councilor Annissa Essaibi George Right now, Boston’s residents are struggling to pay rent, our families can’t find or afford stable housing, and too many individuals are experiencing chronic homelessness. The past year has only emphasized these realities and the…
Guest Op-Ed: A Chance to Safeguard Us All
By Sarya Baladi The past year has been defined by conversations surrounding how to best contain the spread of COVID-19 and how to rethink the role of law enforcement in our communities to ensure everyone’s safety, health, civil liberties, and…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Illegal Firework Displays Are Not Acceptable As the Fourth of July gets closer, illegal firework displays will start occurring in the neighborhood and create dangerous situations, possibly creating serious injuries to the public, possibly fires and property…