Boston voters will narrow the field of candidates for mayor in a municipal primary that pits incumbent Michelle Wu against Josh Kraft, son of billionaire New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.| AP News
Crews are removing protective bollards on the West 4th Street Bridge in preparation for an upcoming paving project. The post MassDOT, Boston Temporarily Remove Bike Lane On W. 4th Street Bridge for Paving Project appeared first on Streetsblog Massachusetts.| Streetsblog Massachusetts
"The City of Boston will do everything in our power to make sure that every child is safe in our city," said Mayor Wu. The post Boston School Buses Won’t Have Automated Enforcement Cameras to Start the School Year appeared first on Streetsblog Massachusetts.| Streetsblog Massachusetts
Buses would also use the proposed new Green Line E branch transitway to bypass traffic between Heath Street and Brigham Circle. The post Boston, MBTA Plan New Center-Running Transitway On Huntington and South Huntington Avenue appeared first on Streetsblog Massachusetts.| Streetsblog Massachusetts
With Aaron Cain on board, Nike is demonstrating its dedication to performance-driven expansion and its goal of reviving the Converse brand under seasoned, athletically minded leadership The post Business Leader of the Week: Converse taps Aaron Cain for top job appeared first on International Finance.| International Finance
Published by Prevue Staff from Prevue Meetings & Incentives. Hotel AKA Back Bay in Boston debuts The Sleep Experience, helping business travelers recharge with wellness‑focused rest. The post The Secret to Sleeping Better on Business Trips? Hotel AKA Back Bay Has the Answer appeared first on Prevue Meetings & Incentives.| Prevue Meetings & Incentives
In front of a packed Boston crowd, JCSU football beat Morehouse 45–9 in the first-ever Essence HBCU Classic, creating an unforgettable HBCU atmosphere. The post JCSU Football, Essence HBCU Classic Live up to the Hype appeared first on HBCU Gameday.| HBCU Gameday
New Edition connects Boston’s Roxbury community to HBCU football, purchasing 3,000 tickets for the Essence HBCU Classic at Harvard Stadium. The post New Edition Buys Fans Thousands of Tickets to HBCU Classic appeared first on HBCU Gameday.| HBCU Gameday
Columnist Colin McEnroe theorizes that President Trump is promoting pretty architecture so his empire looks good when it collapses.| CT Insider
“We're a Who tribute band,” Pete Townshend told me during a phone interview from England just before The Who’s farewell tour of North America began. Ok,| Rock and Roll Globe
Visit the Jason Russell House and Museum to learn more about The Battle of Menotomy, in present day Arlington, MA, which saw the most intense fighting of 19 April 1775. The post Jason Russell House & Museum, Arlington, Massachusetts appeared first on The Army Historical Foundation.| The Army Historical Foundation
Sell the season with Collette’s 7-day New England Holiday tour, featuring iconic regional experiences for festive-minded travelers. The post Looking to Boost Holiday Sales? Collette’s New England Tour Delivers Festive Charm appeared first on Recommend.| Recommend
With a nationwide driver shortage, now is the best time to boost your income as a CDL driver. Learn how Boston drivers can earn more, upskill, and future-proof their careers.| DPV transportation
I had a more substantive post planned for this week but I took a little detour and so here I am with menus. I started to write about my experience as a tour guide at the Phillips House of Historic New England, as I’m in my second year and I thought it was time for some reflection. …| streetsofsalem
Where to stay in Boston with kids, including hotels near Faneuil Hall and Fenway Park, as well as hotels in the suburbs and Cape Cod.| Family Travel Magazine
This is the summer of juicy ripe peaches, bags of cherries and blue cardboard punnets of fresh raspberries. All the fruits I love are at their peak here in this season. This is the summer of yoga teacher training: weekends spent at The Point in a cozy blue-walled studio, working through poses familiar and new. […]| cakes, tea and dreams
And just like that, it’s August. Between yoga classes, meetings and (yes) more heat waves, here’s what I have been reading: Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat To) the Modern Dictionary, Stefan FatsisI was fascinated by Fatsis’ deep dive into the history of American dictionaries, the threats they face in the digital age, descriptive vs. […]| cakes, tea and dreams
A DCR spokesperson said that the parkways, several of which were originally designed by the Olmsted brothers to be scenic links in a regional parks system, "no longer served a park purpose."| mass.streetsblog.org
The Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence Launches a Speaker Series Dedicated to Planning Equity A partnership with Northeastern University, “Inspiring Design: Creating Beautiful, Just, and Resilient Places in America” draws on the award organization’s national network. On Inauguration Day, … Continued| Rudy Bruner Award
Toast Massachusetts’ capital city from new heights at these amazing alfresco spots.| Forbes Travel Guide Stories
The Mayflower came to America 400 years ago. The Mayflower brought pilgrims of a different kind – about 100 people who were committed to living lives of industry and independent thinking. They were mostly Puritans. That made them very different than the rugged pilgrims of Jamestown, a group that had…| My Merry Christmas
The organizations will collaborate to provide industry expertise and resources for program participants while strengthening the startup ecosystem Boston, Mass. and Houston, Texas, May 22, 2025 — Greentown Labs, the […] The post Greentown Labs and MassChallenge Form Strategic Partnership to Support Early-Stage Climate Entrepreneurs appeared first on Greentown Labs.| Greentown Labs
Article Summary Quantum computing company Infleqtion will open an office in Illinois and build a quantum computer on Chicago’s South| Capitol News Illinois
It's back to the drawing board, all over again.| mass.streetsblog.org
The change comes just weeks before the MBTA rolls out a new bus lane enforcement system, which is expected to improve bus service considerably – at least on the dwindling number of streets where dedicated bus lanes still exist.| mass.streetsblog.org
Major General William Heath General William Heath was an excellent administrator. Versed in military training from his militia leadership role during the French and Indian War, he was loyal, hardwo…| Revolutionary War Journal
The U.S.-based Iraqi Seed Collective is using the practice of saving seeds to bring extinct Iraqi vegetables back to life| Prism
Ai Li Sung arrived at the Port of Seattle as a Section Six nonquota student in September 1937. She was born on 13 April 1919 in Shanghai, China. After graduating from St. Mary’s Hall, an Episcopali…| Chinese Exclusion Act Case Files
June has been quite a ride. Between record heat, a weekend in Vermont, lots of yoga, and fundraising for ZUMIX, here’s what I have been reading: For the Record, Emma LordLord’s second rom-com for adults follows two musicians, former rivals, who are forced to work together on a joint comeback album. Of course, sparks fly […]| cakes, tea and dreams
Earlier this week, I made some of my Eastie rounds: depositing a check at the bank, buying stamps at the post office, grabbing a smoothie from Eagle Hill Cafe. I know the owners (two friendly siste…| cakes, tea and dreams
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, historian Christian Di Spigna joins us to explore the life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Joseph Warren—the revolutionary physician who helped ignite America’s fight for independence.| Ben Franklin's World
With 35% of Americans claiming they’d consider a move to a city with better pizza, one has to wonder exactly| RISMedia
A grand reenactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill to be staged at Gloucester’s Stage Fort Park has been in the planning for months to mark its 250th anniversary and I planned to go on this past Saturday until just a few days before. On the actual anniversary, June 17, I started reading some diaries […] The post The Battle of Bunker Hill: it’s Personal appeared first on streetsofsalem.| streetsofsalem
How Boston's Little Syria and it's Music Scene Gave Birth to | Midwest Mahjar: The Recorded Sounds of the Arabic-Speaking Diaspora in the Un...
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In a nutshell Boston’s politicians united to fight the Bruins’ 1981 move to New Hampshire by threatening to build a competing arena, ultimately forcing team owners to abandon the relocation and build a new venue in Boston with their own money. The battle reflected deeper tensions between working-class urban communities…| Study Finds
A whirlwind weekend in Boston was such a great experience! The food, the history, Martha’s Vineyard.| Side Hustle Wino
President Donald Trump's flurry of tariffs, government layoffs and spending freezes may be doing more to harm the U.S. economy than to fix it.| AP News
On August 14, 1765, the town of Boston was in turmoil. At the entrance to the city, two large effigies were hanging from a great tree. The first effigy was that of John Stuart, the Earl of Bute, whilst the second was that of Andrew Oliver, a local stamp collector. Their two likenesses had been […]| Journal of the American Revolution
North of Boston Beverly, Off Cabot Comedy Lynn, Stand Up Stick Up, 25 Exchange St, Lynn (in the vault theater, former bank) North Andover, Wicked Funny China Blossom Peabody, Comedy at Toscana Forno Salem, Comedy at Longboards Restaurant and Comedy Room Saugus. Giggles, Prince Restaurant, Route 1 Kowloon Komedy, Route 1 Cambridge and Somerville Somerville, […]| Distilled Sunshine
Looking for someplace fun and out of the ordinary to hang out at with friends or with a date? How about visiting one of the board game cafes or videogame/arcade bars! Beverly, MA – The Castle Boston – Tavern of Tales, Board Game Cafe & Bar, 1478 Tremont St, Mission Hill Boston – Versus, 42 […]| Distilled Sunshine
Once Upon A Time, Americans attempted to end the consumption of alcohol in America. Their movement started in the 19th century, aiming to heal what they saw as an ill society beset by alcohol-related problems. The Eighteenth Amendment was enacted in 1919 to achieve this goal. The laws for this, the Volstead Act, banned most […]| Distilled Sunshine
Boston's digital equity survey uncovered several concerns harbored by residents, including the cost of their internet service.| StateScoop
In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the National Archives is highlighting key events in our nation’s journey to independence. This edition explores the first battles of the American Revolutionary War: Lexington and Concord. Today’s post comes from Tracy Baker, an intern in the National Archives Office of the Executive Secretariat. … Continue reading Lexington and Concord: 22 Hours and a Shot Heard Around the World| Pieces of History
The Boston Rum Social Club, in collaboration with top rum brands, bars, and restaurants, is thrilled to announce the third annual Boston Rum Week. Running from Sept. 14-21, this week-long event fea…| Distilled Sunshine
In 2024, Boston had the fourth highest congestion rate in the United States with each driver spending approximately seventy nine hours in traffic. On average, this cost each driver $1,414 and the city $2.7 billion in total. Beyond the nuisance and cost of sitting in traffic, congestion causes numerous health issues. The longer people commute […]| Northeastern University Political Review
This post is the second in a new Muster series that will highlight innovative ways that classroom instructors have approached teaching the Civil War era. Today’s post is written by Professor Ian Delahanty and offers a creative approach for introducing students to Civil War-era history through a place-based learning experience in Boston For most … Read More Read More| The Journal of the Civil War Era
PROVIDENCE – State and local officials on Tuesday said they were still hoping to persuade Hasbro Inc. not to relocate its headquarters from Pawtucket to Massachusetts. First reported by the Boston Business Journal citing unnamed real estate sources, the toymaker is now considering commercial space in Boston’s Seaport District. Olivia DaRocha, a spokesperson for Gov. […]| Providence Business News
The most densely populated square kilometre in the United States is on the Upper East Side in New York City. This is not a surprise, so in this long and slightly messy post I'll say a bit more about my attempts to calculate exactly where it is and how many people live there, using US Census 2020 data and a similar method to my previous post on the most densely populated square km of the United Kingdom. I also attempt to find the most densely populated square kilometre in each state. If you're...| Stats, Maps n Pix
See the Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty and a SoCal sunset. Here are the Top US Destinations For Families.| Carful of Kids Travel
The updated United States Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) charts a path to net zero, with targets that rely on cities' leadership.| C40 Cities
C40's highlights from the 2024 Climate Week in New York City| C40 Cities
Ahead of the UN Summit of the Future, mayors are urging Heads of State to step up action and leave fossil fuels behind.| C40 Cities
Join the Waitlist Today! (FOR PHOTO ASSETS CLICK HERE)(FOR VIDEO ASSETS CLICK HERE) Boston, MA (May 7, 2024) – Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, Imagine Exhibitions, and Eventim Live […]| Harry Potter™: The Exhibition
Running errands and getting to work could become an easier task for hundreds of low-income and disabled Boston residents, thanks to a pilot program to help people pay for electric-motor-assisted bicycles. The Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program will provide around 1,000 vouchers worth from $800 to $2,400 to help cut the costs of buying an “e-bike,”| Sampan - The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England
The Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center is among several nonprofits in Massachusetts offering free English classes aimed at preparing immigrant students for college and jobs. But as the influx of immigrants to Massachusetts – including undocumented migrants – has increased, so has the demand for English lessons. And now many nonprofit groups like BCNC say Massachusetts| Sampan - The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England
Dr. Briana K. Chen is a neuroscientist whose work may one day change the way doctors prescribe antidepressants. As a postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Chen studies sex differences, stress, and psychiatric disorders with an interest in developing sex-specific treatments for mental health conditions.Since the development of the first antidepressants in the| Sampan - The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England
If a sense of belonging requires a secure sense of place and identity, the very act of engaging in a diaspora means the goal will always be out of reach. In their new book Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity, co-authors Soo Jin Lee and Linda Yoon look toward building a| Sampan - The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England
By Vanessa Bartlett| Working Mass
Immigrants, especially immigrants without all their proper paperwork, get blamed for many ills of our nation. But such scapegoating is not only dangerous to our shared humanity, it is often just plain untrue. In fact, immigrants -- especially and including undocumented ones -- contribute in many ways to our society and in many ways keep| Sampan - The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England
Across the country the restaurant industry has been turned upside down with new restrictions and laws as states respond to the rapid development of the Coronavirus. Among restaurants, those that fo…| Big Picture Vegan
If you want a family vacation with some learning, some history, some sport and a lot of fun, visit Boston, Massachusetts using this guide.| Spot of Tea Designs
Boston Calling review and interview with pop performer MARIS.| Massachusetts Daily Collegian
Boston, like its West End, is no stranger to marked population changes. Recent studies have predicted further transformations for Boston’s and Massachusetts’ populations that could have meaningful economic and political impacts. Such changes, current and future, are influenced by various interrelated factors: immigration patterns, cost of living, major disruptors, anchor institutions, and global population growth rate.| The West End Museum – Boston's Neighborhood Museum
From a 2009 article in The Boston Globe‘s online paper, boston.com: Boston, Kyoto Celebrate 50-year Bond (excerpt) “For Boston, it’s the mother of all sister-city relationships. This week, Boston and Kyoto are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Boston’s first formal partnership with a foreign city. A week-long flurry of public events included yesterday’s Japan Night [&hellip| LetsJapan
Explore Queer Boston: Discover rich LGBTQ+ history, vibrant community, diverse cuisine, and inclusive nightlife in this comprehensive travel guide.| EveryQueer
Since its dedication in 1831, Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts has welcomed visitors to its many thresholds. It has most principally separated the living from the dead, as the country’s first cemetery. Americans beforehand had buried their dead in church graveyards and municipal burial grounds located within city limits. Such plots became overly expensive, […]| The History Bandits
Boston's new initiatives unearth LGBTQ+ herstory, echoing the efforts of the Lesbian Herstory Archives to preserve and celebrate queer histories.| EveryQueer
Hello friends, happy Monday, I hope you’re all doing well! Today I’m going to be talking all about my trip to Boston, what I did, what I saw, where I ate… so let’s jump righ…| Meghan's Whimsical Explorations & Reviews
In this episode, your intrepid cohosts learn why they need to get literate. “Bible literate,” to be exact. According to author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin, Bible literacy is a vital tool when it comes to apologetics—and “Bible literacy” is not the same thing as “biblical literacy.” Biblical literacy means knowing about the Bible. Bible […] The post Jen Wilkin: How Bible Literacy Equips the Church to Defend the Faith appeared first on Timothy Paul Jones.| Timothy Paul Jones
Massachusetts legislators are considering a bill to enact a first-in-the-nation ban on competitive suppliers selling electricity. Gov. Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu all support the bill. But some say the third-party electric supply industry just needs more regulation.| www.wbur.org
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Planning a weekend in Boston? Then you’ve come to the right place. Boston is a vibrant city with the perfect mix of charming neighborhoods, fun activities, and| World by Weekend
A description of the sounds of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. “Witnesses reported, variously, that as it collapsed, they felt the ground shake and heard a roar, a long rumble …| Word Object
Last week, I ran to the grocery store after work and then walked down the block with Madeleine, my coworker and friend. We’d both found ourselves with a rare free night, and decided to toast …| cakes, tea and dreams
If you are wondering how to get to Nantucket from Boston, you've got options, whether you want to take public transportation or drive.| Yes Massachusetts
Announcing our beta launch and funding round.| Open Seas with Tettra
