By Phil OrlandellaDespite stormy skies, hundreds of players and spectators turned out for the 9th annual North EndCornhole Tournament held on the Greenway. The event founded by State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz raisesfunds for the North End Music and Performing Arts…
Month: June 2026
FOCCP to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
By Phil Orlandella Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will celebrate its silver anniversary of caring for the park while hosting many events and activities for the public to enjoy and building a community atmosphere on a year-round basis. FOCCP…
Boston Reports Continued Decline in Homelessness
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Housing today released the results of Boston’s 2026 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count, showing continued progress in reducing homelessness citywide. The annual census found a 19 percent decrease in…
Citizens Named Presenting Sponsor of Boston Harborfest
Special to the Regional Review Boston Harborfest proudly announced that Citizens will serve as the new Presenting Sponsor of Boston Harborfest, one of the country’s largest and most cherished Independence Day festivals. The partnership brings together two organizations deeply rooted…
News, Notes and Whatever
By Phil Orlandella North Washington Street Plans Discussed The owner of 169 North Washington Street attended the monthly meeting of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) to advise the groups of their plans…
Caffe Paradiso Wins Legacy Business Award
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural,…
Boston Celebrates Guinness World Records Title for World’s Largest Soccer Ball on East Boston Waterfront
Special to the Regional Review The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined Mayor Michelle Wu, elected officials, and Guinness World Records North America, Inc., at Piers Park II to celebrate a record-breaking achievement on Boston’s waterfront and the start of FIFA…
$800,000 Cummings Grant to Fuel Project Bread’s Fight Against Hunger Statewide
Special to the Regional Review As hunger reaches new heights across Massachusetts, Project Bread has secured a major investment to connect households with food. The leading statewide food security organization has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens DCR Pools for the Summer
Special to the Regional Review The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced the opening of its 24 swimming pools for the summer season, helping provide residents, visitors and families with safe places to swim and cool off during…
Italian Home for Children’s Emerging Leaders to host inaugural Summer Night’s Trivia in South Boston
Italian Home for Children’s Emerging Leaders Board will host its first-ever Summer Night’s Trivia on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Publico Street Bistro & Garden, 11 Dorchester Street in South Boston. The lively, after-work gathering…