Local Issues

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 […]

South Boston is celebrating a local champion. A resolution offered by Councilor Flynn was adopted to rename the West Broadway Community Garden in honor of Kimberly Parker, a longtime South Boston resident, property manager, and tireless advocate for […]

Boston is set to wave a symbol of unity and culture at City Hall this week. Councilor Louijeune introduced a resolution recognizing the independence of the Republic of Senegal and celebrating the contributions of the Senegalese community in Boston. […]

Boston is putting the spotlight on housing equity this April. Councilors Worrell, Louijeune, and Breadon introduced a resolution officially recognizing Fair Housing Month in the city, honoring decades of advocacy and ongoing efforts to ensure that […]

This week, Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell introduced a resolution urging that United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) not be deployed to staff vacant TSA positions at Boston Logan International Airport. The resolution comes […]

This week, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell centered on the “DHS Use of Force Transparency Act,” co-sponsored by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Congressman Dave Min. The measure outlines how […]

OpenAI is pulling the plug on Sora, its TikTok-like AI video app that let users create imaginative clips from text prompts and cast themselves in the The post Why OpenAI Is Shutting Down Its Video Generation App, Sora appeared first on UrbanGeekz.

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI — Good oral health habits start early, and every child deserves the care and support needed to build a healthy smile for life. With this in mind, Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS), in collaboration with the Miam...

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI — Good oral health habits start early, and every child deserves the care and support needed to build a healthy smile for life. With this in mind, Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS), in collaboration with the Miam...

This event celebrated the women whose leadership, dedication, and impact continue to shape the construction industry across Greater Boston. The Women in Construction Event brought together over 100 attendees, including representatives from City of […]

This April, we want to take a moment to focus on mental health wellness and resilience. By many accounts, this has been a difficult winter for mental health, and the shift into spring is a natural opportunity to pause, check in, and take stock of […]

At the 250th commemoration event honoring Henry Knox and His Noble Artillery’s role in ending the Siege of Boston, Mayor Wu announced the creation of the Historic Markers Community Grants Program. Supported by a $650,000 allocation from the Browne […]

Knox was an esteemed Revolutionary War general whose leadership and strength continues to be reflected in Boston’s communities. This event, part of the City’s Boston 250 initiative, also illustrated the City’s commitment to honoring the rich […]

Victor Glover is set to make history tonight as the first Black astronaut to travel around the moon, serving as pilot on NASA’s Artemis II mission. The post Victor Glover Becomes First Black Man to Fly Around the Moon on NASA’s Artemis II […]

(Black PR Wire) EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. – One of Hollywood’s leading men in film and television will take center stage for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Spring 2026 edition of the Chancellor’s Spea...