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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 […]

Joseph Henry, Chief, Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture Photos Courtesy of Malakhai Pearson  Mayor Michelle Wu officially welcomed Joseph Henry as the new Chief of the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture (MOAC). The announcement was shared […]

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL - Six Miami-Dade County Public Schools have reason to celebrate: some recently received Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) STEM Classroom Makeover Grant for the 2025-26 school year, while four others are current...

On May 15, 2026, the City of Boston convened its first-ever Boston Area Air Quality Summit, bringing together 200 community leaders, researchers, and policymakers to share information and strengthen cross-sector partnerships to improve resident […]

De’Havia Stewart is on a mission to disrupt venture capital and dismantle invisible barriers and financial gatekeeping. As co-founder of 1248 Angels, Stewart has one goal: The post Meet De’Havia Stewart, the Investor Backing Snoop Dogg’s Dr. […]

Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Open Streets Series, a car-free event series that transforms roadways into vibrant, pedestrian-only public spaces during the summer and fall. Now in its fifth year, Open Streets Boston will return to […]

Status AI has secured $17 million to transform social media from passive content consumption into interactive entertainment. General Catalyst led the combined seed and Series A The post Status AI Raises $17M To Make Social Media More Interactive […]

This property does not have any historic protections.  If invoked, Article 85 (Demolition Delay) allows the Boston Landmarks Commission to delay demolition for up to 90 days. After this period expires, the property may be demolished. Public […]

(Black PR Wire) DALLAS — High blood pressure is the #1 preventable risk factor for heart disease and stroke, yet, nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure and many don’t even know it. That is why the American Heart Association,...

(Black PR Wire) DALLAS — High blood pressure is the #1 preventable risk factor for heart disease and stroke, yet, nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure and many don’t even know it. That is why the American Heart Association,...

The following is a public health warning related to recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO). State regulations require local public health departments to provide notice to the public when these discharges may create a […]

Solitaire has stayed relevant across generations because it’s simple to start, familiar to most people, and continues to reward patience and strategy. Some games lose their The post Why Simple Browser Games Like Solitaire Still Thrive Online […]

Mayor Michelle Wu and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute announced new funding to help preserve access to comprehensive early cancer detection services for Boston firefighters. Through a $150,000 contribution, Dana-Farber will support specialized […]

Y Combinator has released its Summer 2026 Requests for Startups (RFS). It covers 15 categories spanning AI, hardware, defense, agriculture, and space. The batch runs July The post Y Combinator Reveals 15 Startup Ideas It Wants Founders to Build in […]

(Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES, CA – The 2026 American Black Film Festival (ABFF), celebrating its 30th anniversary under the theme “Homecoming,” will conclude its five-day celebration with its annual Community Day, presented in partnership...