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Guide to the Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon weekend in the city is filled with energy and pride! There’s a lot happening all around town, and this guide is filled with [...]
The Return of the Swan Boats for the 2026 Season
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to announce that the popular Boston Swan Boats will open for the 2026 [...]
Curious About Your Home’s History? Charlestown Preservation Society Hosting Workshop at Library
If you’ve ever wondered about the story behind your Charlestown home, here’s your chance to dig a little deeper. The Charlestown Preservation Society is teaming [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Charlestown Shows Up Big: 840+ Boxes of Cereal and 900 Half Gallons of Milk Donated – Find out how you can help!
Charlestown — you did it again! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our neighbors and local partners, the Junebug + Harvest on Vine Cereal Drive [...]
National Coffee Day in Charlestown
What's your go-to coffee shop in Charlestown? We're bringing you our favorite picks from around town for National Coffee Day! Waverly Kitchen & Bar Voted [...]
Remembering 9/11 – 24 years later
It’s been 24 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. Here are some ways to honor and remember. Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Events The [...]