More than 1,000 police, fire and EMS professionals have completed joint active shooter response training across Massachusetts this year as the Healey-Driscoll Administration expands efforts to prepare first responders to act quickly and work together during a crisis. One of…
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Everett Celebrates Global Cultures at 20th Annual Everett Multicultural Festival
The City of Everett joined Latinos Unidos en Massachusetts (LUMA) to celebrate the 20th annual Everett Multicultural Festival, bringing residents together for an afternoon of cultural performances, international cuisine and family-friendly activities. On Sunday, August 30, families, community members, small…
ECG hosts Rep. Pressley, Commissioner Randle for urban farmers convening
On August 13, Everett Community Growers (ECG) cohosted an intimate roundtable conversation with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Commissioner Ashley Randle of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources on the future of urban agriculture in Massachusetts’ 7th District. Held at the…
Everett Youth Build Skills and Make Memories through Crimson Kids Summer Program
The City of Everett’s Crimson Kids Summer Program gave local youth a summer filled with new experiences, friendships and opportunities to build skills they can carry with them well beyond the program. Hosted by Everett Youth Development and Enrichment, the…
Everett hosts urban agriculture roundtable with Congresswoman Pressley, MDAR Commissioner Randle
The City of Everett welcomed Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Massachusetts Commissioner of Agricultural Resources Ashley Randle to the Tremont Street Community Garden this week for a tour and roundtable discussion on urban agriculture, food access, and environmental stewardship. The…
Seventh annual Strike Out Cancer Tournament at Glendale Park
Nine women’s teams participated in the Seventh Annual Strike Out Cancer Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 22 at Glendale Park. The tournament is a fundraiser, and it is held in honor of Kim Nicolo, a cancer survivor, and the late Carol…
West Nile Virus risk level raised to high in Everett
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has raised the West Nile virus (WNV) risk level in Everett to high following the confirmation of a human case in Middlesex County. This is the second confirmed human case of West Nile…
Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS I) ranked #27 in Public High Schools by U.S. News & World Report
Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS I) is proud to announce its ranking as the #27 public high school in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report in its recently released 2026-2027 Best Massachusetts High School rankings. This places PCSS…
McGonagle, local businesses support veterans at Run to Home Base
Rep. Joe McGonagle was thrilled to participate in the 2026 Run to Home Base 5K/9K to support healing the invisible wounds of veterans across the country. He brought donations from several Everett businesses to support Home Base Charlestown, a veteran’s…
DiDomenico secures $250,000 for ALS Association of Massachusetts
Senator Sal DiDomenico secured language in this year’s budget that will direct $250,000 for the ALS Association of Massachusetts to provide home care services and essential equipment to patients living with ALS. DiDomenico has been a champion for this organization…