The MBTA today announced the completion of critical track work on the Orange Line. Crews accomplished this critical work due to unencumbered access to track areas while Orange Line service was suspended between Jackson Square and North Station for four…
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MBTA Announces East Boston, Lynn, and Winthrop Ferry Service Resuming This Spring
Special to the Times-Free Press The MBTA announced that East Boston ferry service will resume for the season effective Monday, April 1, and the Lynn and Winthrop ferries will resume for the season effective Monday, April 29. Weekend Hingham/Hull/Logan to…
Local Student Earns Academic Honors
Marchi Earns a Spot on the Dean’s List at Coastal Carolina University More than 3,000 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester, including William Marchi, from East Boston. Students who…
Suffolk Downs To Host Annual Daffodil Dash April 13
Looking for a family friendly way to kick-off the Boston Marathon weekend? On Saturday, April 13, The HYM Investment Group LLC (HYM), will host the third annual Marathon Daffodil Dash from 10am-1pm at The Track at Suffolk Downs, in partnership…
FBI Boston Recovers and Returns 22 Historic Artifacts to Japan
The FBI Boston Division has recovered 22 historic artifacts that were looted following the Battle of Okinawa and has orchestrated their return to the Government of Japan, Okinawa Prefecture. These artifacts had been missing for almost 80 years. A formal…
Hayden Announces 2024 Community Reinvestment Grant Program
District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced that community non-profit organizations in Suffolk County can apply for grants of up to $10,000 through his office’s Community Reinvestment Grant (CRG) program. Last year, Hayden’s Community Reinvestment Program delivered the largest amount of funding…
MassDOT’s Second National Work Zone Awareness Week Announced
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of its second National Work Zone Awareness Week billboard design contest, exclusively for Massachusetts college students. The contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety and encourage drivers to…
Public Artists Enhance Spatial Justice Across Massachusetts
The New England Foundation for the Arts announces the 15 recipients of the Public Art for Spatial Justice grant. A total of $435,000 was awarded in this round to create public art that fosters more just, vibrant, and welcoming public…
Wu Announces $21 Million for Behavioral Health Services and Programming
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and Boston Public Schools (BPS) announced $21 million in transformative funding for mental and behavioral health programs and services to support the City’s youth and families. The investments are part of…
News Briefs
Harbor View Neighborhood Association Meeting agenda The next meeting of the Harbor View Neighborhood Association will be on April 1, at 6pm. The meeting is In Person only but will be streamed via Facebook for archival purposes. Attendance on Facebook…