- Boston Streets Cabinet Announces Installation of New Edgerly Plazaon November 1, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024 – The Boston Transportation Department has completed the installation of New Edgerly Plaza, a new pedestrian plaza in the East Fens area. The plaza will serve people of all ages, providing an opportunity to relax, dine […]
- (BPRW) BLACK-OWNED TOY COMPANY PURPOSE TOYS CELEBRATES THEIR NATURALISTAS DOLL LINE’S LATEST RELEASE ‘ICON SALON’ BEING NAMED A WINNER IN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING’S 2024 BEST TOY AWARDSon November 1, 2024
(Black PR Wire) Los Angeles, CA - Purpose Toys, the nation’s largest African American-owned, internationally distributed cultural-toymaker (and leader of Natural Hair dolls and accessories for kids) continues to celebrate consumer, industry and […]
- (BPRW) BLACK-OWNED TOY COMPANY PURPOSE TOYS CELEBRATES THEIR NATURALISTAS DOLL LINE’S LATEST RELEASE ‘ICON SALON’ BEING NAMED A WINNER IN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING’S 2024 BEST TOY AWARDSon November 1, 2024
(Black PR Wire) Los Angeles, CA - Purpose Toys, the nation’s largest African American-owned, internationally distributed cultural-toymaker (and leader of Natural Hair dolls and accessories for kids) continues to celebrate consumer, industry and […]
- Mayor Wu Announces Open Newbury: Holiday Strollon November 1, 2024
Mayor Michelle Wu announced today that Open Newbury: Holiday Stroll will be held on Sunday, December 1, and Sunday, December 8, to celebrate the holidays and promote the winter shopping season in the Back Bay. The expansion of Open Newbury, a […]
- Traffic Advisory for November 1, 2024on November 1, 2024
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 […]
- November is National Family Caregivers Appreciation and Alzheimer's Awareness Monthon November 1, 2024
This month, we return to the topic of family caregiving and Alzheimer’s awareness. Family caregivers provide direct, often daily support to loved ones facing complications from aging, chronic illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease and other […]
- Supporting Our Veteranson November 1, 2024
At this week’s Council meeting, Councilor Flynn championed two impactful resolutions aimed at enhancing the lives of our veterans. The first resolution supports S.5210, the Building Resources and Access for Veterans’ Mental Health Engagement Act […]
- Celebrating Boston's Unsung Heroson November 1, 2024
As we prepare for a bustling election season in Boston, with over 2,000 dedicated poll workers staffing 275 voting precincts to serve more than 435,000 voters, the City Council has officially declared the week of November 3rd to November 9th as […]
- (BPRW) FPL to extend deadline for $50,000 Classroom Makeover Grant applicationsby Camry Brown on October 31, 2024
(Black PR Wire) Juno Beach, Fla. – As many communities continue to recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has extended the Classroom Makeover Grant application deadline to Dec. 13, 2024...
- Aesthetic: Harvard Grad Spearheads AI Fashion Brand Re-Imagining Shoppingby Stephen Oluwadara on October 31, 2024
LJ Northington, the founder of fashion tech startup Aesthetic, has announced the launch of his AI/ML algorithm, Alma. The VC-funded AI-enabled platform will make it easy The post Aesthetic: Harvard Grad Spearheads AI Fashion Brand Re-Imagining […]
- MaC VC Secures $150M for Third Fundby Stephen Oluwadara on October 30, 2024
MaC Venture Capital, a seed-stage venture capital firm, has successfully raised $150 million for its third round. This latest fundraising round brings the firm’s total assets The post MaC VC Secures $150M for Third Fund appeared first on […]
- Africa’s Largest Gender-Equal VC Firm, Janngo Capital, Closes its $78M Second Fundby Stephen Oluwadara on October 30, 2024
Janngo Capital, Africa’s largest gender-equal tech venture capital firm, has closed its second fund at €73 million (about $78 million). The raise was 20% oversubscribed, exceeding The post Africa’s Largest Gender-Equal VC Firm, Janngo […]
- Curley K-8 School, Mattahunt Elementary School Receive National Banner Recognition From Special Olympicson October 30, 2024
Special Olympics Massachusetts has announced the Curley K-8 School and the Mattahunt Elementary School are receiving National Banner recognition for their efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with and without […]
- City of Boston Issues Reminders Ahead of Election Day in One Weekon October 29, 2024
The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The State Election determines the winner of various state and federal races, including the presidency. Voters can also decide the result of five […]
- LISC Entrepreneurs of Color Fund Hits $500M Goal, Two Years Ahead of Scheduleby Stephen Oluwadara on October 29, 2024
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has announced that its Entrepreneurs of Color Fund (EOCF) has surpassed its $500 million goal for small business lending nationwide, The post LISC Entrepreneurs of Color Fund Hits $500M Goal, Two […]