Everett High School students will have the opportunity to explore careers in the life sciences at a Regis College STEM camp thanks to a grant awarded as part of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) Out-of-School-Time (OST) grant program. The…
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Massport to begin Phase 2 of runway safety work at Boston Logan
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will begin the second phase of critical runway safety improvements at Boston Logan later this month, with work expected to be completed before Thanksgiving. This phase continues the installation of the Engineered Material Arresting System…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Childrens Lego Club. Parlin Children’s Room. Monday, August 17th from 3-5pm. Come to the Children’s Room on Mondays for some free-building lego fun. Open to all ages. Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No…
City of Everett and New England Revolution host additional opportunities for residents to help shape waterfront park
The City of Everett and the New England Revolution are inviting residents to continue helping shape the future of a new waterfront park along the Mystic River. Two community workshops will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13, and Thursday, Sept.…
Everett welcomes hundreds of athletes for second annual Boston Mini 9-Man Volleyball Invitational
The City of Everett partnered with the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of New England to host the second annual Boston Mini 9-Man Volleyball Invitational at Rivergreen Park on August 1 and 2, welcoming more than 20 teams and hundreds…
The Amp at Suffolk Downs to host Beatles tribute concert celebrating 60 years since band’s famous on-site performance
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…
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…
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…
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…