Boston Dedicates Pandemic-Delayed School Field With Patriots, City Officials

Boston school officials and New England Patriots leadership dedicated a renovated athletic field at a Boston school complex Tuesday, celebrating a project completed during the COVID-19 pandemic that could not be marked publicly at the time. Boston Public Schools Superintendent Dr.

Boston Bans Tent Encampments, Declares Addiction and Homelessness Public Health Crisis

Boston declares substance use disorder and unsheltered homelessness a public health crisis.

Boston Reports 13,332 City Workers Verified Under COVID Vaccine Mandate

Boston mayor reports 13,332 city workers verified under COVID vaccine-or-test mandate.

Boston Age Strong Commission Honors Volunteers, Bids Farewell to Six-Year Program Leader

Boston's Age Strong Commission celebrated senior volunteers and marked a staff departure at its annual JoyFest event July 22 on the Lawn on D at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Boston Breaks Ground on $1.2 Million Black Veterans Memorial Plaza in Roxbury

Boston breaks ground on $1.2 million Black veterans memorial plaza in Nubian Square. Mayor Kim Janey, Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods, Veterans Affairs Commissioner Rob Santiago, and State Representative Chyna Tyler gathered Tuesday at Justice Edward O.

Boston Launches Free Swim Lessons and Lifeguard Training at Three YMCAs

Boston launches free swim lessons for 300 children and lifeguard training for 60 teens as drowning deaths mount.

Dorchester Bay Opens Indigo Block With 80 Affordable Units After Seven-Year Effort

Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation formally opened Indigo Block in Roxbury on July 22, completing a mixed-use affordable housing development more than seven years in the making.

Boston Veterans Post Dedicates Two New Murals in Mattapan Square

Boston's oldest African American Legion post dedicates two new murals at Mattapan Square. The William E.

Boston Public Facilities Commission Approves Nine DND Votes, Advancing 45 Affordable Units

Boston Public Facilities Commission unanimously approves nine Department of Neighborhood Development votes, advancing roughly 45 affordable units across Dorchester and Roxbury. Chair Catherine Craven presided, with Commissioners Larry Mamali and J.C.

Massachusetts Holds 20th Annual September 11 Commemoration, Reading 217 Names

Massachusetts marked the 20th anniversary of September 11 ceremonies with a flag-lowering and name-reading commemoration honoring 217 state residents killed in the 2001 attacks.