The City of Lynn has issued an official advisory regarding a schedule change for the Department of Public Works (DPW). Effective Monday, July 6, the DPW front office will operate under a new, standardized weekly schedule. The New DPW Front…
MBTA prepares for Boston’s Fourth of July celebration with free ridesafter 8:30 pm, expanded service, staffing, and safety protocols
The MBTA today announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after 8:30 PM. With this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular as the signature…
MBTA announces ferry ticket availability for July 11 Parade of Sail viewing
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will begin offering roundtrip Spectacle Island ferry tickets Tuesday, June 30 at 10am. The ferry will run between Hingham and Spectacle Island for the July 11 event, Parade of Sail. On Saturday July 11,…
Full listing of ship locations released for Sail Boston 2026
Sail Boston is proud to announce berthing locations for the July 11-16 festival, where ships from around the world will tie up in Charlestown, Downtown, and across Boston’s Seaport. Following the Meet Boston Parade of Sail on July 11, ships…
$800,000 Cummings Grant to fuel Project Bread’s fight against hunger
As hunger reaches new heights across Massachusetts, Project Bread has secured a major investment to connect households with food. The leading statewide food security organization has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual…
Summer Eats returns to feed kids and teens across Massachusetts this summer
Summer Eats, the Massachusetts Summer Food Service Program, is kicking off across the Commonwealth this summer, providing free meals to all kids and teens ages 18 and under. In 2025, nearly 3 million meals were served at more than 1,500…