Local Issues

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – It is not a secret that Black families face unique barriers to creating wealth. Sam Dolciné, founder and host of the Black Real Estate Dialogue (B.R.E.D.) podcast, joined BPRW’s Thrivin’ in Color p...

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 […]

The 2023 holiday season is upon us!  The spiritual and secular celebrations offer many opportunities to create memories, to be with your immediate and broader community.  However, amidst the joy and celebration, many individuals find themselves […]

Please join Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services for the second community meeting to explore options for the design of a new community center […]

Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the Re-FRESH (Revitalization of Food Restaurants and Establishments to Stabilize Holistically) program. The program will award $1 million in grant funding to support small food businesses within the […]

Ultimate, originally known as Ultimate Frisbee, is a non-contact team sport played with a disc flung by hand. Points are scored by passing the disc to a teammate in the opposing end zone. Ultimate is played across the world in pickup games and by […]

The Commission oversees the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and has authority over the properties in its inventory. The Commission also reviews projects that are within 100 feet of a park or parkway. The Commission typically meets on the last […]

(Black PR Wire) Los Angeles, California – In celebration of 25 years of impact and partnerships, National College Resources Foundation (NCRF) will host its 11th Annual Gala & Fundraiser Winter Wonderland: Celebrating 25 Years, on Saturday, ...

“The City is ready to support Boston residents through inclement winter weather and in keeping energy bills down as temperatures drop,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Our City departments are working around the clock to keep our communities safe, […]

(Black PR Wire) Baptist Health, the sports medicine provider for the Miami Dolphins, Miami HEAT, Florida Panthers, InterMiami CF, and other organizations and events, welcomed local minority media representatives to its Baptist Health Orthopedic […]

(Black PR Wire) 4tee Acres along with Middle-Atlantic PGA REACH today announced a non-profit partnership to promote financial literacy, STEM, and golf at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and state schools with the mission to […]

(BlackPR Wire) – Three long-term survivors from I AM A CHAMPION, an awareness campaign created by Theratechnologies Inc., speak up to show people with HIV that their diagnosis does not define them and that through self-advocacy and care, they can […]

(BlackPR Wire) – Three long-term survivors from I AM A CHAMPION, an awareness campaign created by Theratechnologies Inc., speak up to show people with HIV that their diagnosis does not define them and that through self-advocacy and care, they can […]

Housing Chief Sheila Dillon joined the Jamaica Plain Development Corporation (JPNDC), The Community Builders, Incorporated (TCB), The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, MassHousing, local elected officials, and […]

In the City of Boston, education plays a crucial role in shaping residents' lives. The Adult Literacy Initiative (ALI), led by the Worker Empowerment Cabinet in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's […]