Northeast Mosquito recently announced that Revere and Winthrop’s risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) has been raised to high because of an increase in WNV in mosquito samples in the region. To prevent West Nile Virus, people should try…
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Orange Line will be suspended between Forest Hills and Back Bay for five days, Sept. 10 – 14
The MBTA is reminding riders that Orange Line service will be suspended between Forest Hills and Back Bay for five consecutive days, September 10 – 14. More about the Work: During this service suspension, the MBTA will continue to advance…
Jury acquits Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins of extortion charges
A federal jury acquitted Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins of extortion charges this past Wednesday, September 2, following a trial in the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston. Tompkins had been charged with two counts of extortion…
Kori bustard chick hatches at Franklin Park Zoo
Throughout the day, the dedicated team at Franklin Park Zoo takes turns visiting a small fluffy, striped kori bustard to make sure the month-old chick is getting enough exercise and reaching important developmental milestones. Hatched on August 1, the female…
Healey issues PROTECT Act guidance for health care providers, employers, law enforcement and state agencies
Governor Maura Healey today released new guidance and resources to implement the PROTECT Act, providing state government actors, health care providers, law enforcement agencies, and employers with clear direction as additional protections for residents under the law take effect. The…
Bunker Hill Community College names Dr. Kiruba Murugaiah as Alumni Trustee
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kiruba Murugaiah, Ph.D., as Alumni Trustee on the BHCC Board of Trustees. A proud BHCC alumna, former faculty member, scholar, and international education leader, Dr. Murugaiah brings decades…
London’s famous steakhouse opens in Fort Point, Boston on Sept. 8
Hawksmoor, the London steakhouse group founded by childhood friends Will Beckett and Huw Gott in 2006, opens its first Boston restaurant on September 8 at 15 Necco Street in Fort Point. The 280-seat restaurant includes a main dining room, two…
Project Bread taps in-house storyteller Nora Jerrett to help lead its communications strategy
Medford resident Nora Jerrett, who has spent more than three years shaping Project Bread’s storytelling and the East Boston-based food security nonprofit’s annual The Walk for Hunger campaign, has been promoted to Assistant Director of Communications at the leading statewide…
Healey declares September College Fire Safety Month
Governor Maura Healey today proclaimed September College Fire Safety Month in Massachusetts as thousands of students return to campus and move into dormitories, apartments, and other student housing. Fire officials are offering guidance to help prevent fires and injuries during…
NeighborHealth and Boston Medical Center celebrate 10 years of expanding access to care in Winthrop
NeighborHealth and Boston Medical Center (BMC) celebrated ten years since the historic opening of a shared facility in Winthrop, Mass., marking a decade of collaboration to bring comprehensive healthcare services closer to home for patients in Winthrop and surrounding communities.…
Healey-Driscoll Administration expands joint active shooter response training statewide
More than 1,000 police, fire and EMS professionals have completed joint active shooter response training across Massachusetts this year as the Healey-Driscoll Administration expands efforts to prepare first responders to act quickly and work together during a crisis. One of…
MyWRA offering free trees for residents
Do you want to be a part of making your city greener, cleaner, and healthier? The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) is raising awareness about multiple programs offering free trees to plant on your property this fall: Greening the Gateway…
Massachusetts Fire Departments achieve nation’s fourth-highest emergency response reporting rate
The Department of Fire Services announced that Massachusetts fire departments have achieved the fourth-highest reporting rate in the country for the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). 90% of Massachusetts fire departments have reported more than 1.3 million apparatus responses…
RPS awarded 132 Ignite Reading seats as district continues focus on early literacy
Revere Public Schools will continue one of its most successful early literacy interventions during the 2026-2027 school year after the district was awarded 132 seats in the Ignite Reading program for first-grade students. Director of Title I and EC-3 Curriculum…
Governor Healey, New England Governors sound alarm over proposed energy merger
Last week, Governor Maura Healey joined other New England states in raising serious concerns about NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy and its impact on costs. If approved, the merger would give the company significant control over energy resources…
Aquarium documents 2,000 animals, including whale sharks, during aerial survey
Aerial survey observers with the New England Aquarium sighted more than 2,000 animals during a recent flight over the Northeast Canyons and Seamount Marine National Monument, showcasing the area’s extraordinary biodiversity. Scientists with the Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean…
Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS I) ranked #27 in Massachusetts public high schools by U.S. News & World Report
Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS I) is proud to announce its ranking as the #27 public high school in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report in its recently released 2026-2027 Best Massachusetts High School rankings. This places PCSS…
30 Firefighters graduate from Firefighting Academy Three new recruits from Revere among the graduates
State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 30 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. Video of the ceremony will be posted to the Department of Fire Services YouTube…
Beachmont School plans ‘You Are Loved’ mural celebrating belonging, culture, and community
Students and families arriving at the Beachmont Veterans Memorial School could soon be greeted by a colorful new message reminding everyone who walks through the doors that they belong. Beachmont Principal Chris Freisen and School Psychologist Amanda Lockerbie presented plans…
State Rep. Jeff Turco seeks re-election to 19th Suffolk seat
State Rep. Jeffrey Turco has announced his intention to seek re-election. The following is his statement: “Dear Friends: I am seeking re-election to be your State Representative for the 19th Suffolk District representing all of Winthrop and nearly half of…