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Swan Boats in Brighton

This remarkable photo, taken in 1930 on Mapleton Street in Brighton, captures men repainting Boston’s beloved Swan Boats during the off-season. Long before they returned to the water each spring, [...]

State Representative Kevin Honan Newsletter

State Representative Kevin Honan Releases April Newsletter Kevin Honan, who represents the 17th Suffolk District—including precincts in Allston, Brighton, and Brookline—has released his April Newsletter. Currently the longest continuously serving [...]

Allston-Brighton schools are facing staffing and budget cuts

Allston-Brighton schools are facing staffing and budget cuts under the newly approved $1.7 billion Boston Public Schools budget. On average, local schools will see about a 3% drop in funding [...]

Allston Civic attacks graffiti, looks at busy spring and new D-14 Cap

The Allston Civic Association recently met with residents and local officials to discuss neighborhood updates, including welcoming new District D-14 Captain Beth Leary and recognizing the retirement of longtime Community [...]

Boston Fire Teen Academy

Ready to Serve Your Community? Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to protecting life, property, and the environment across Boston. This hands-on opportunity gives participants a behind-the-scenes look at [...]

Cheer on Your Team and Boost Your Business

Summer 2026: Get Ready for the FIFA World Cup! ⚽ The Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion wants to hear from local businesses! As the FIFA World Cup 2026 [...]

Boston by the Numbers: New Data Highlights Neighborhood Trends

Boston by the Numbers: New Data Highlights Neighborhood Trends A recent analysis by The Boston Globe (March 3, 2026) explores how Boston’s neighborhoods differ in wealth, population, and key demographic [...]

Monthly Mentoring Theme – Dr. Martin Luther King

We had a delay in our monthly mentoring with the youth at Faneuil Gardens and Brighton Future Forward, due to some repairs at the center! Last months theme for Black [...]

Boston World Cup 2026

Boston World Cup 2026 Matches 4 Seven matches will take place in the Greater Boston region during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All games will be played at Gillette Stadium [...]

Huge Congratulations to Maria Doreste Velazquez!

We’re proud to celebrate Maria, music teacher at Edison Elementary School, on earning her National Board Certification — the highest voluntary credential available to educators. Earlier this month, she was [...]