Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) has announced the launch of a varsity esports program for enrolled students. Esports are video game tournaments in which student teams compete with other colleges and universities through vir-tual game rooms. With Athletics on hold…
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JP Man Arrested in Connection With Last Month’s Non-Fatal Shooting
A Jamaica Plain man has been arrested in connection with last month’s non-fatal shooting on Centre Street. On Tuesday, March 2 members of the Boston Police Youth Violence Strike Force, with the help of the Massachusetts State Police, located and…
State Announces $2.5 Million in Urban Agenda Grants for JP, Greater-Boston Area
The state last week announced a total of $2.5 million in Urban Agenda grants to support 30 projects in 23 communities. Launched by the Baker-Polito Administration in 2015, the Urban Agenda Grant Program promotes economic vitality in urban neighborhoods by…
Being a ‘Karen Pays Off as the State Treasurer’s Office Announces Latest Release of Unclaimed Property
Over the last year, people with the name “Karen” might be feeling unlucky, but today it just may be their luck has changed. Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg has announced the latest group of names added to the state’s list of unclaimed property…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Emmanuel College Announces Fall 2020 Dean’s List In honor of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College in Boston has named more than 900 students to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s…
Rogerson House Sets a Standard in Memory-Care Assisted Living
Graciously situated across from Jamaica Pond on three acres of lawn, trees, and gardens and just minutes from Boston’s world-class hospitals, Rogerson House offers an assisted-living residence, a day program, and respite care in a warm, home environment. Rogerson House…
AARP Massachusetts Monthly Fraud Watch Update for March
Did you know that someone’s identity gets stolen every two seconds? The AARP Fraud Watch Network can provide the tips and resources to help spot and avoid identity theft and fraud so you can protect the family. This watchdog alerts…
How the Pandemic Is Impacting Children and Families
More than 2.7 million American children are growing up in grandfamilies — families in which grandparents, other adult family members, or close family friends are raising children. A new report highlights how the pandemic has amplified their unique challenges, and…
MBTA Spring 2021 Subway and Bus Schedules Effective March 14
The MBTA reminds customers that upcoming spring 2021 subway and bus schedules will take effect on Sunday, March 14. These changes are part of Forging Ahead, the MBTA’s plan to preserve transit access and quality of service available to transit-critical customers…
Deadline for Boston Dog Licensing is March 31
With a current increase in dog adoptions during the COVID-19 quarantine, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division is reminding city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31. All dogs…