Letter to the Editor
A Privilege to Serve My Hometown Community Dear Charlestown Community, Some of you may already know that I recently transitioned from my role at the Charlestown Coalition as Program Manager of...
View ArticleGuest Op-Ed: Take It from a BPS Mom: Receivership Is Not the Solution
By Tania Del Rio The status quo is not working in our Boston Public Schools, but receivership is not the pathway to delivering a quality education for all of Boston’s children. I applaud Mayor Wu,...
View ArticleRecalling the April Fool’s Day Blizzard of 1997
This Friday, April 1, will mark the 25th anniversary of the great April Fool’s Day blizzard of 1997. As often is the case when a major storm strikes, the forecasters had not predicted the extreme...
View ArticleToxic Masculinity at the Oscars
When we first heard the joke by Chris Rock that was directed at Jada Pinkett-Smith at the Oscars, we didn’t get it. It was not until Will Smith stepped up to smack Rock that we grabbed our laptop to...
View ArticleUSS Constitution to Begin Summer Hours of Visitation
USS Constitution is scheduled to shift their hours of free public visitation for the Summer season starting Tuesday, April 5. During Summer hours of operation, Constitution will be open to the public...
View ArticleHead Start School Building Damaged by Fire; Early Education Program Closed
The Kennedy Center’s Head Start school building suffered extensive damage during a weekend fire. Several classrooms were damaged and the program will remain closed until further notice. The Center’s...
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City Holds First Boston Rec Fest at Franklin Park April 19 Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present the first annual Boston Rec Fest (Recreation Festival) during the...
View ArticleFriends of Ryan “Duce” Morrissey Scholarship Applications Now Available
We are pleased to announce a total of $25,000 in scholarships for 2022. Scholarships in the amounts of $7,500 each will be awarded to two college freshmen, $2,000 each to three college upperclassmen...
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Vivid Expressions of Intense Color
The latest show as the Stove Factory Gallery is ‘Vivid Expressions Of Intense Color’ running from March 25to April 10.
View ArticleLetter to the Editor
Save the Date To the Editor, This year the theme of Earth Day is “invest in the planet.” With that in mind, the organization Pier5.org is celebrating the day on Saturday, April 23, from 12-3 in the...
View ArticleAmericans Also Are on the Front Lines
Although we may feel relief that the horrific images from Ukraine of the genocidal actions of Putin’s army against the civilian population are half a world away, every American literally is on the...
View ArticleWe’re All Back in the USSR, Indefinitely
Ever since the 1950s, we Americans have prided ourselves on the success of our capitalist system, which has provided material wealth for generations. Back in the days of the Cold War (from the end of...
View ArticleState Treasury Partners With Board of Library Commissioners for Financial...
The State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) is partnering with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) to offer financial education resources to library visitors during...
View ArticleMassport Announces the Start of Its 2022 Cruise Season with Norwegian Pearl
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is pleased to announce the start of the 2022 Cruise Season, the first full season in two years. Today, the Authority welcomes...
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Charlestown Old Schoolboys Scholarship Applications Available The Charlestown Old Schoolboys is pleased to announce that scholarship applications are now available. The following critera has been...
View ArticleNorth Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead to April 2
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and...
View ArticleFriends of Ryan “Duce” Morrissey Scholarship Applications Now Available
We are pleased to announce a total of $25,000 in scholarships for 2022. Scholarships in the amounts of $7,500 each will be awarded to two college freshmen, $2,000 each to three college upperclassmen...
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KPF Architectural Firm Added to Flatley Team for 425 Medford
At the city-sponsored IAG meeting last week, The Flatley Company shared the latest plans for 425 Medford St. Flatley has owned 425 and neighboring Shrafft’s Center building for more than 30 years,...
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Night Sky Installation
Over 40 guests attended the Navy Yard Night Sky Installation at Shipyard Park on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. The installation was funded in part by a grant from the Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund. The...
View ArticleBAA Is Right to Ban Russian Runners
We applaud the decision of the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) to ban runners from Russia and Belarus from competing in this year’s Boston Marathon. We recognize that the move casts a wide net and...
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