Discover the Freedom Trail in a new light – after dark – on the official Freedom Trail Lantern Tours. Freedom Trail Foundation announces the return of the unique Lantern Tours, offering visitors and residents the opportunity to experience the sinister…
One Bead awarded $150,000 Cummings Grant
One Bead has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the Boston-based organization…
Boston primary voters largely support Markey in reelection campaign
Nearly 74 percent of Boston’s Democratic voters in the Sept. 1 primary supported Sen. Ed Markey in his successful reelection bid, according to the city’s unofficial election results. Sen. Markey garnered 55,163 votes citywide, while his challenger, Rep. Seth Moulton,…
What makes Jamaica Plain unique?
Jamaica Plain is a neighborhood that stands out for its vibrant character, a dynamic blend of a close-knit community and a thriving urban center. It’s no wonder an 1800s visitor once called it “the Eden of America.” An Urban Oasis:…
Jamaica Plain: a Timeless Neighborhood with Deep Roots
Known for its vibrant community and lush green spaces, Jamaica Plain holds a storied past that earned it the moniker “the Eden of America.” A distinctive part of Boston, its journey to becoming the neighborhood we know today began as…
An Escape into Nature: Jamaica Plain’s Green Spaces
Despite being a bustling urban neighborhood, Jamaica Plain is a true haven for nature lovers. It is embraced on three sides by the famous Emerald Necklace, a system of parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. With hundreds of acres of…