Special to the Gazette The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of the Forever Young Program this coming spring. This free program for older adults, offered in partnership with Boston Centers for Youth & Families…
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Ninth annual ‘Spring into Fitness: Active Aging Week’ for Older Adults kicks off March 23
Special to the Gazette Spring is almost here, and so is Fitness Week for our active agers! Each year, Boston Village (BV), formerly Beacon Hill Village, and Cindy Sullivan of Cindy Sullivan Fitness partner to offer a full week of…
Mayor’s Cup Middle School Basketball Tourney to take place during April school vacation
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce the first-ever Mayor’s Cup Middle School Basketball Tournament in partnership with Beantown Slam and Match Charter School during the April Boston Public Schools vacation week. The…
Over 200 people plunge into freezing waters of Constitution Beach for Annual Shamrock Splash
Special to the Gazette Over 200 brave souls plunged into the icy waters of Constitution Beach in East Boston for the 16th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash hosted by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay (STH/STB). Attendees jumped into the freezing water…
Zero tolerance for underage and public drinking on St. Patrick’s Day
With the approach of the St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day holiday and traditional South Boston parade set for this Sunday, March 15, it is imperative that our public safety officials proactively enforce laws prohibiting public and underage drinking. While we appreciate…
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JPNC election set for May 16; nomination papers available Mar. 18
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday, February 26. On hand for the session were chair Renee Stacey Welch and fellow members Bernard Doherty, Peter DeCotis, Danielle Sommer Kieta, Michael Reiskind, Chase Brewster,…
JP’s Drawdown Brewing Co., to join Mass Beer Week Finale
Drawdown Brewing Co., the woman-owned, LBTGQ+ owned brewery in Egleston Square, will participate in the Mass Brewers Guild’s Brunch with the Brewers event on March 15. Founded by Liz Nicol, Drawdown has quickly become one of Boston’s most welcoming and…
Jpndc hosts largest-ever annual Legislative Breakfast amidst heightened advocacy needs
Special to the Gazette Residents, advocates, and legislators came together to share stories, elevate community priorities, and push for solutions that keep families and small businesses rooted in Boston. Despite snowfall early Friday, February 6th morning, more than 50 community…
Olympian Alysa Liu to star alongside JP youth skaters in ‘Ice Chips’ this weekend
Special to the Gazette The Skating Club of Boston, New England’s premier center for figure skating, is hosting their annual benefit ice show, Ice Chips, on February 28th and March 1st with headliner, Olympic gold medalist and World Champion Alysa…