Local Issues

The Council voted 9–3 to adopt a resolution urging support for a proposed 2026 statewide ballot question on rent stabilization aimed at protecting tenants across Massachusetts. The resolution cites the rapidly escalating cost of housing in […]

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution condemning the unlawful killing of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. The resolution states that Boston is founded on principles of […]

Sports Centers - Registration opens February 6 at 12:00 p.m. Each location offers instruction in several popular sports from July 6 through August 21. All Summer Sports Centers are offered free of charge to Boston residents and open to children […]

People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the website and information on the MBTA may be found online. The MBTA advises riders to […]

Today, the Boston Licensing Board approved five applications from beer and wine licensees upgrading to non-transferable all alcoholic beverages licenses. The businesses—89 Charles, Bebop, Carmelina's, New England Wicked Craft Company, and […]

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a cold emergency in the City of Boston for Thursday, January 29, through Saturday, January 31, due to the extreme cold weather forecasted for this time period. According to the National Weather Service, Boston is […]

(Black PR Wire) Charlotte, NC — The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) announces the airing of The Best of the Battles, the sixth installment of its nationally televised film series celebrating the legacy, excellence, and cultural impac...

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ESSENCE Communications Inc. today announced the launch of WeLoveUs.shop powered by ESSENCE’s Valentine's Day Collection, a curated selection of Black women-owned brands designed to meet...

(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO – The Obama Foundation today opened applications for the 2026-2028 Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service. Funded by a $100 million contribution from Airbnb CEO and Co-Founder Brian Chesky, the scholarship p...

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, Fla. —  The Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation (JTCHF), in collaboration with Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) and St. Thomas University, proudly announced the winners of its 15th Annual Science and Engi...

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, Fla. —  The Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation (JTCHF), in collaboration with Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) and St. Thomas University, proudly announced the winners of its 15th Annual Science and Engi...

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the snow emergency and parking ban currently in effect will be lifted today at 8 p.m. Residents parked in participating discounted garages must remove their cars by 10 p.m. to avoid being charged regular rates. […]

(Black PR Wire) Tallahassee, Fla., – Recently, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invited students to participate in the 2026 Black History Month student art and essay contests with the theme, “Celebrating Blac...

(Black PR Wire) Nashville Public Schools announces a new partnership with Lumi Story AI, launching a district pilot that will help students explore storytelling, creativity, and literacy through responsible use of artificial intelligence. T...