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BostonMints: organic and natural lip products celebrating our city
Looking for a perfect lip tint for yourself, a friend, your mom? Or like us, who are gifting them to a bridal party? But want [...]
Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity Opens 2025 Summer Jobs Portal. Zoo, Aquarium, Harbor Islands All Hiring!
Your first job usually sucks. Whether you’re babysitting, bussing tables at a local restaurant, or having some weird under-the-table gig through a family friend, a [...]
Bougie Bottles: bottles hand-decorated by 2 local moms
What's better than receiving your favorite bottle of bubbly, and it's also a beautiful keepsake? Bougie Bottles, a charming small business based in Charlestown, MA, [...]
Riverdance Celebrates 30 Years with an Epic Tour
Get ready, Boston, because the global phenomenon that is Riverdance is celebrating 30 years of jaw-dropping performances, and the anniversary tour will be in town April 8th [...]
Neighbor to Neighbor – How to Lift Each Other Up in 02129
Spring is in the air, and spirits are lifting! Maybe you’re doing some spring cleaning or want to get more involved in the community to [...]
Turkey Tips to Keep You Safe During Mating Season
Helpful tips on dealing with these birds We’re sure you’ve seen turkeys roaming the neighborhood streets. Sometimes it’s just one turkey alone. Other times, it’s a [...]
Charlestown’s Navy Yard Ropewalk: A New City Landmark
Did you know there’s a new City of Boston landmark that’s been designated right in our backyard? As of January 2024, the Charlestown Navy Yard [...]
Can you even handle the cuteness? Penny the Therapy Dog becomes a Library Staple
The newest, cutest, and most cathartic programming has arrived at the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library: reading with Penny the Therapy Dog. Local [...]
Neighborhood Spotlight: CharlestownDogs
Charlestown is known for many things, but one undisputable and resounding trait is the large dog population residing in this one-square-mile neighborhood. How are humans [...]
Must-See Sights in Charlestown
Charlestown is a place where history comes alive. From interactive museums to iconic monuments and the oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy, these must-see [...]
Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) announces annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert
“In The Name Of Love” Concert at Symphony Hall to Highlight LGBTQIA+ and Civil Rights Icons Including Bayard Rustin and Coretta Scott King Boston, MA [...]
Take a Hike: Start of 2024 with a First Hike!
Kick off the new year with fresh air and exercise by joining a state park guided hike on Jan. 1, 2024. The Massachusetts First Day Hikes program, [...]
History Lesson on First Night Boston
Every year on New Year’s Eve, dozens of cities across the country and globe throw “First Night” celebrations, commemorating the art and culture of their [...]
NYE in the Neighborhood – Where to ring in 2024
Let’s celebrate the end of 2023 and ring in 2024! Here’s who’s hosting celebrations in the neighborhood! (We will update daily, so check back for [...]
Why I hate Elf on the Shelf
I hate the Elf on the Shelf. One year, I spent almost two hours in a cold shed on December 1st looking for the box [...]
ZUMIX Launches Fundraising Campaign to Send Young Artists to Panama Jazz Festival
In an exciting development, ZUMIX, the East Boston-based non-profit dedicated to using music and the arts to empower urban youth, is launching a fundraising campaign. [...]