- Climate Ready Boston Partnering with Army Corpson January 27, 2023
The City of Boston’s partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will build on the work of the Climate Ready Boston initiative. This initiative works to prepare Boston’s waterfront for the near- and long-term effects of climate […]
- Parks Department hosts February school vacation week activitieson January 27, 2023
Open GymTuesday, February 21 and Thursday, February 2310 a.m. – 12 p.m.The Bubble at Carter Field, 709 Columbus AvenueOpen Gym is available to students, families, and community members to play pick-up sports such as kickball, wiffleball, soccer, […]
- BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center Gym to Be Refurbishedon January 27, 2023
The BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center’s gym, 20 South Street in Jamaica Plain, will close on Monday, January 30, 2023 for a gym refurbishing project. The gym will reopen the first week of March. Managed by the Boston Celtics and sponsored by TD […]
- Public Health Warning Issued Related To Recent Sewage Dischargeon January 26, 2023
State regulations require local public health departments to provide notice to the public when these discharges may create a risk to public health, including when a discharge lasts for more than two hours. The following outflow locations […]
- Stitchers, Topmakers, and Eyeleters: Boston’s Women Shoe Workers in the 1920 Voter Registerson January 26, 2023
By Anna Boyles Shoe maker, shoe stitcher, shoe worker, shoe inspector, machine operator, topmaker, and eyeleter — these are some of the shoe industry-related occupations that women reported when they registered to vote in Boston following the […]
- Traffic Advisory for January 25-29, 2023on January 24, 2023
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 […]
- (BPRW) Sallie Mae Announces 10 Nationwide Recipients of Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Studentsby Camry Brown on January 24, 2023
(Black PR Wire) NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sallie Mae, through its charitable arm The Sallie Mae Fund, Inc. today announced the recipients of its Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students. The scholarship, in partnership with […]
- Mayor Wu Announces John Borders IV as Director of Tourism, Sports & Entertainmenton January 24, 2023
Mayor Michelle Wu announced today that John Borders IV will serve as the new Director of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment for the City of Boston, a critical department within the Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet. Borders IV most […]
- (BPRW) Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) launched their first TV program “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” to address Social and Health issues through African Fashion and Artby Camry Brown on January 24, 2023
(Black PR Wire) NAIROBI, Kenya -- ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ (www.Merck-Foundation.com) is a pan-African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO
- (BPRW) Spike Fellows Program Offers Exposure and Opportunities to AUCC Studentsby Camry Brown on January 24, 2023
(Black PR Wire) Atlanta – Filmmaker Spike Lee and the Gersh Agency have announced the creation of the Spike Fellows Program, a fellowship to support undergraduate students at the Atlanta University Center Consortium, of Clark Atlanta University
- (BPRW) Los Angeles Black College Expo™ to Award Thousands of Dollars to Local Studentsby Camry Brown on January 23, 2023
(Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES, CA – The 24th Annual Los Angeles Black College Expo™, hosted by National College Resources Foundation (NCRF), is Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201
- Boston’s COVID-19 Numbers Show Promising Trends, But Risk of Transmission Remainson January 23, 2023
BOSTON – January 23, 2023 – As Boston’s COVID-19 metrics continue to improve following a spike in cases and hospitalizations, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is reminding residents that the risk for getting COVID-19 remains and that […]
- (BPRW) The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County announces HERITAGE FEST 2023by Camry Brown on January 23, 2023
(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) is pleased to announce the return of HERITAGE FEST to the Arsht Center’s outdoor Thomson Plaza for the Arts for its fourth c
- (BPRW) CAPE UNIVERSAL AND SPADY CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM PRESENTS THE 2ND ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY YOUTH AWARENESS ART FESTIVALby Camry Brown on January 23, 2023
(Black PR Wire) Delray Beach, FL—The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum has long been at the forefront of promoting education, history and creativity in Delray Beach. Now, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum along with Cultural Arts Performance […]
- (BPRW) Florida Launches 2023 Black History Month Student and Educator Contestsby Camry Brown on January 23, 2023
(Black PR Wire) Tallahassee, Fla. - Recently, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida officially launched the 2023 Black History Month student art and essay contests with the theme of “Celebrating the Achievements o