This Friday, Suffolk Downs will commemorate the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ legendary 1966 Suffolk Downs concert with a free tribute concert by 4EverFab at The Amp, the site’s new 600-person outdoor amphitheater. In celebration of the 60-year anniversary of…
Month: August 2026
Governor Healey lays out energy affordability priorities
Governor Maura Healey called for swift action and passage of her energy affordability legislation to lower energy bills and rein in utility spending. In a letter to members of the conference committee negotiating the final bill, the Governor demanded the…
New England Aquarium applauds Boston flood protection plan
Given its location on Boston’s waterfront, the New England Aquarium is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, experiencing flooding during storm surges, king tides, and other extreme weather. Since 2019, the Aquarium has been among those leading the…
Helping rescue animals
There are many ways you can help dogs in rescue situations. You could volunteer with a rescue group or shelter and see what assignments might fit your lifestyle and schedule. You could walk dogs and play with cats, giving critters…
Markey, Pressley release report showing success of fare-free transit
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) released a new report, Making Transit Free, Frequent, and Reliable: Massachusetts shows the need for federal investment in fare-free transit, detailing the…
City of Everett celebrates Nepal Day with GBNC
The City of Everett joined the Greater Boston Nepali Community (GBNC) in celebrating Nepal Day, welcoming residents and visitors to Glendale Park for an afternoon of culture, music, food, and community. On Sunday, August 2, hundreds gathered at Glendale Park…
Crimson Tide Youth Football draws huge turnout for 2026 season
Crimson Tide Youth Football pre-season practices have begun, and the turnout is impressive. Nick Olson, beginning his second year as president following the organization’s move from Pop Warner to American Youth Football (AYF) in 2025, reports that more than 300…
Signs of summer’s end
Signs of summer’s end All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. The weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities. The mornings along our coastline have been pleasantly placid for those…
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Greater Boston Stage Company announces Young Company Summer Festival 2026
Greater Boston Stage Company is thrilled to announce its Young Company, Summer Festival 2026, featuring five fully staged musicals performed by students in grades 4 through 12. Running August 6–16, the festival brings together nearly 100 young performers from 22…