On Tuesday inside the Boston City Council Chambers, Michelle Wu made history and was sworn in as the first female and first woman of color to ever serve as Mayor of Boston in the city’s history. After Reverend Dr. Arlene…
Month: November 2021
Mayor Michelle Wu Endorses Lydia Edwards for 1st Suffolk and Middlesex Senate Seat
In her first political endorsement since taking the oath of office as Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu endorsed District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edward’s candidacy for the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex senate seat last Thursday at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation…
Sheriff Tompkins Endorses Edwards in Senate Race
Special to the Review Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins has endorsed Lydia Edwards in her bid to become the next senator of the First Suffolk and Middlesex Senate district. “I am endorsing Lydia for Senate for a number of reasons,” said…
In Brief
North End Tree Lighting Dec. 3 The mayors’ 25th Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting the holiday tree while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston including the North End at Paul Revere Mall. Presented by…
Online Commuter Rail Schedules to Display Typical Seat Availability for Each Train
The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), the MBTA’s operating partner for commuter rail, announced that online train schedules at mbta.com/commuterrail will now display ridership information for all trains. In combination with more frequent commuter rail service throughout the day,…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back 400 years to the Pilgrims and Indigenous People, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no…
Enjoy the Holiday Safely
We would be remiss if we did not remind our readers to enjoy the holiday weekend, but to do so safely. The pandemic still is spreading like wildfire across our nation, claiming the lives of more than 1000 Americans each…
Guest Op-Ed: Coming Infrastructure Relief
By Anthony D’Ambrosio With the passage of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act last week, the future of U.S. infrastructure—both physical and digital—has become a lot brighter. Massachusetts alone is expected to receive over $9 billion to make road…
Guest Op-Ed: Equitable Educational Opportunities Are a Roadmap to Success
By Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards My education changed my life, opened up opportunities, and created a bridge to a better life. Thanks to the educational opportunities I received, I was able to graduate from college and went on to…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Trellis Lights Up Columbus Park One of the beautiful holiday attractions in Boston is the Trellis lighting at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End. Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) have coordinated this special holiday attraction…