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How Nature Man Mike Turned a Blink-and-You-Miss-It Sighting Into a Boston Birding Obsession
It was just another morning at the Arnold Arboretum, a botanical public park in Jamaica Plain that is home to over 15,000 types of plants. [...]
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: 36 Years Later and Still in the Dark but There is a New Book out With a Theory
In the wee hours of March 18th, 1990, the day of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston, two men wearing Boston police uniforms [...]
Game On: PickleBOS Announces New Charlestown Location
As pickleball continues to surge across the country, PickleBOS, Boston’s premier pickleball facility, is expanding with a second location in Charlestown, slated to open in Spring 2026. To celebrate [...]
Charlestown Historical Society Wants to Hear Your Townie Love Stories
Love is the air. Maybe you met at Charlestown High back in the day. Or maybe you met last week at Prima. However or whenever [...]
Let’s Celebrate: Full Performance Schedule Released for 50th First Night Boston
Vibrant Array of talent headed to City Hall Plaza and beyond for the event’s 50th New Year’s Eve Celebration BOSTON – First Night Boston is proud [...]
Shop Local: Shop Charlestown this Holiday Season
Forget the mall and door-busting; shop local during the holiday season! Check back, as this roundup will be updated! Pick up a gift or treat [...]
Holiday Happenings in Charlestown
Happy Holidays, Charlestown! Here is your lineup of Holiday Happenings in and around the neighborhood! Oyster Shell Ornament Making at Pier 6 Saturday, December 13th [...]
Don’t miss it – the Frozen Fire Festival is this weekend at The Anchor!
You do not want to miss the hottest (and coolest) event of the season! The Anthem Group's Frozen Fire Festival is coming to The Anchor [...]
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 [...]
Give Back To Charlestown Families This Holiday Season
Charlestown has always taken care of its own, and there are plenty of ways—big and small—to make sure no one goes hungry or without gifts [...]
Winter Fest 2025 returns in December at the Yard at Hood Park
Boston’s most magical holiday tradition returns this December as Winter Fest 2025 transforms The Yard at Hood Park in Charlestown into an enchanting winter wonderland. Running on December 6-7, 12-14, [...]
Something new comes our way: Boston Frostival, Reimagining Winter in the City
Inaugural winter festival to feature drone shows, seasonal activations, and signature events to transform Boston into a premier winter destination BOSTON (November 13, 2025) – Meet Boston [...]
History Lesson – The Story of the Tree for Boston
Do you know why Boston receives a tree every year from Nova Scotia? Well, gather around and let me tell you the story of the [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – November 17th
Guide to Thanksgiving Get your stretchy pants ready. It’s almost Thanksgiving! We’ve rounded up ways to help you prepare for Thanksgiving. Check out our guide here! [...]
Guide to Thanksgiving in Charlestown 2025
Get your stretchy pants ready. It’s almost Thanksgiving! We’ve rounded up some fun ways to celebrate the holiday right here in Charlestown, including giving back. [...]
Veterans Day in the Neighborhood 2025
Thank you, Veterans! Originally known as Armistice Day to honor the living veterans of World War I, Veterans Day has transformed into a holiday celebrating [...]