The City of Boston is calling on residents and visitors to explore our vibrant neighborhoods and support small businesses during the FIFA World Cup Quarter Finals. As tournament excitement sweeps the city this summer, Jamaica Plain residents have ample opportunities…
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ESNA meeting focuses on safety, quality-of-life issues
The Egleston Square Neighborhood Association held its July meeting on Monday. With no major development reviews on the agenda, the conversation focused on public safety in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood, as well as quality of life issues. While there were…
Free arts & crafts and puppet shows arrive at Mozart Street Playground
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of free Arts & Crafts Workshops and the introduction of STEM & Youth Preparedness Workshops for children through the ParkARTS program. Starting today, kids ages three to ten…
Full listing of ship locations released for Sail Boston 2026
Sail Boston is proud to announce berthing locations for the July 11-16 festival, where ships from around the world will tie up in Charlestown, Downtown, and across Boston’s Seaport. Following the Meet Boston Parade of Sail on July 11, ships…
13th Annual Boston JerkFest returns for three days
The 13th Annual Boston JerkFest is turning up the Caribbean heat and expanding to three days this year, July 10–12. The festival will move to a larger footprint at the Ohiri Soccer Field at the Harvard Athletic Complex (95 North…
Mayor Wu signs city order to expand property tax relief for older homeowners
Mayor Michelle Wu, this week, joined City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, Mass Senior Action, local elected officials, and residents to sign a city order that lets Boston adjust the senior property tax break each year to keep up with the cost…
Mayor Wu, community celebrate Mildred C. Hailey Phase One completion
Mayor Michelle Wu today joined the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), The Community Builders (TCB), the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED), MassHousing, and the Mildred C. Hailey Tenant Organization to celebrate the completion of phase one of Mildred C. Hailey…
First aid tips
We recently welcomed new neighbors and their dog to our floor and let them know we had an animal first-aid kit ready if they ever needed it. Since our Poppy is our third Westie, we’ve fostered other Westies, and we…
Sail Boston 2026 launches interactive fleet tracker to follow ships in real time
Sail Boston 2026 is proud to announce the launch of its official interactive Fleet Tracker, powered by Aqua Map technology. Designed to enhance the viewing experience for maritime enthusiasts, locals, and visitors, this new tool provides an unparalleled and close-up…
USS Constitution to get underway for Sail Boston
The USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway from the Charlestown Navy Yard on July 11th at 8 a.m. This underway commemorates America’s 250th birthday. The ship will lead the Boston Grand Parade of Sail through Boston Harbor as part…