Category: News
FOCCP Harbor Cruise Totally Successful
By Phil Orlandella Over 100 mates boarded the fabulous Seaport Elite yacht for the annual Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) harbor cruise. This year’s cruise celebrated FOCCP’s silver anniversary as caretakers of the park and supporting many activities, events…
City of Boston and Bloomberg Philanthropies Announce Youth Grants for Climate Resilience Projects
Special to the Regional Review The City of Boston, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced that Boston youth can help shape innovative climate resilience solutions through the Youth Climate Action Fund. The Bloomberg Philanthropies fund supports youth-led climate resilience projects…
Linda Champion Announces her Campaign for Suffolk County District Attorney
Attorney, community leader, former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney, educator, and longtime housing advocate, Linda Champion announces her campaign to be the next Suffolk County District Attorney at Florian Hall in Dorchester before a crowd of more than 120 residents,…
News, Notes and Whatever
By Phil Orlandella Ballot question aims to repeal 2024-gun law The 2026 November election ballot contains an important question that could repeal the 2024-gun safety law. Question 9 aims to take the current law off the books, putting a dent…
Successful Healthy Rides Program expands its help for older residents
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston’s Age Strong Commission, the Biogen Foundation, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM), and Lyft announced the expansion of Healthy Rides, a free transportation initiative for Boston’s older residents. Supported by…
Annual Feast of the Madonna Della Cava Teturns to The North End August 7-9
Special to the Regional Review Hosted by the Society of the Madonna Della Cava, a North End-based religious and cultural organization founded by Sicilian immigrants. The Society honors the Madonna Della Cava, the patron saint of Pietraperzia, Sicily, where the…
Clean Water and Land Conservation Advocates launch ‘YES on 6’ Campaign with Charles River Boat Launch to Educate voters about ‘Protect Water and Nature’ Initiative on November Ballot
Special to the Regional Review Clean water and land conservation advocates from across Massachusetts gathered on the Charles River Esplanade — and ceremonially launched a boat into the Charles River — to mark the official launch of the “YES on…
FOCCP hold annual Independence Day Celebration
By Phil Orlandella Every year, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) celebrate Independence Day at the park. This year, the non-profit all-volunteer community group also celebrated its 25th anniversary on the same day. Many local kids, families and neighbors…
Wu Highlights Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Plans for City Streets
By Adam Swift In the wake of the death of Boston transportation planner Louisa Gag earlier this month, Mayor Michelle Wu has released plans to make city streets safer. Gag was killed on her bicycle when she was riding near…