By Tiffany Williams - Mayor Michelle Wu on Thursday kicked off the fall season of Boston Family Days, giving Boston students and their families free access to live performances at the city’s top arts venues. The program expands on the existing museum partnerships, adding performing arts to the roster with ticketed shows, backstage tours, and … Continue reading Boston Family Days Expands to Live Theater, Ballet, and Symphony Performances

By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts and Maine are going their own way on COVID-19 vaccines — blasting past Washington gridlock and taking direct aim at President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who are moving to restrict access nationwide. On Tuesday, Gov. Maura Healey’s administration unveiled sweeping 2025-2026 vaccine … Continue reading Massachusetts, Maine Defy Trump and RFK Jr. With Sweeping New COVID-19 Vaccine Rules

By Tiffany Williams - Maine is giving residents a reason to dust off that library card and head outdoors. Governor Janet Mills has declared September “Maine Library Card Sign-Up Month,” and to celebrate, the Maine State Library and Maine State Parks are teaming up for a one-day-only free admission deal. On Saturday, September 20, anyone … Continue reading Flash Your Library Card, Get Into Maine State Parks Free on Sept. 20

By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today joined in remembering those who have died from opioid overdoses as International Overdose Awareness Day approaches on Sunday, August 31. The City extended condolences to families and neighbors affected by the crisis, while highlighting ongoing initiatives to expand … Continue reading Boston and Connecticut Commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day, Highlight Recovery Efforts

By Tiffany Williams Worcester, MA — The Worcester Red Sox will bring Halloween to Polar Park this October with “Fright Nights at the Field: Boo in the Woo,” a spooky nighttime experience for mature audiences, and “Boo in the Woo for Kids,” a daytime fall festival for families. “Fright Nights at the Field” opens Thursday, … Continue reading WooSox Announce ‘Fright Nights at the Field: Boo in the Woo’ Halloween Events at Polar Park

By Tiffany WilliamsJuly 31, 2025 | Boston, MA The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the City of Boston, L.L.Bean, and the Boston Red Sox announced that the 11th annual “Out of the Park” event will be held on Saturday, August 23, at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. “Out … Continue reading Boston to Host 11th Annual “Out of the Park” Event at Hatch Memorial Shell

Hartford, Conn. — The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, will host the first-ever G.O.A.T. Tacos, Tequila & Taps Festival at Dunkin’ Park this week, in partnership with 360 Marketing & Events. The three-day culinary and beverage festival will benefit Hartford’s Camp Courant and Hands on Hartford, and promises … Continue reading Yard Goats to Host Inaugural G.O.A.T. Tacos, Tequila & Taps Festival at Dunkin’ Park

By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER — The City of Worcester’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Cemetery announced Friday that the new University Spray Park, also known as Crystal Spray Park, will officially open to the public on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 12 p.m. Located at 965 Main Street, the facility is the city’s newest … Continue reading Worcester to Open New University Spray Park on Saturday

By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER — The Worcester Red Sox are back at Polar Park this weekend for a three-game series against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The weekend not only marks a return to action following the All-Star break, but also a lineup of themed events and community … Continue reading WooSox Host RailRiders with Full Weekend of Events at Polar Park

By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Travelers passing through Boston Logan International Airport this summer will be greeted by more than just baggage carousels — they’ll be welcomed with the sound of live music, thanks to a new collaboration between the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) and the Mass Cultural Council. As part of a pilot … Continue reading Live Music At Logan Airport This Summer Through New Massport and Mass Cultural Council Partnership

By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), the title sponsor of the Bluebikes program, is offering a $20 Bluebikes credit to support commuters affected by ongoing MBTA service disruptions this summer. The free credit, fully funded by Blue Cross, aims to provide a convenient and healthy transportation alternative … Continue reading Blue Cross Offers $20 Bluebikes Credit to Help Riders During MBTA Summer Disruptions

By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON, MA — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the kickoff of the 11th year of its popular Summer Nights Program, continuing its commitment to providing free, safe, and engaging recreational opportunities for young people across urban communities in the Commonwealth. Running throughout July and August, the … Continue reading Massachusetts Launches 11th Annual Summer Nights Program, Offering Free Recreational and Educational Activities for Youth Across the State

By Tiffany Williams - On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a controversial Executive Order declaring that the United States will officially recognize only two sexes—male and female.  This bold mandate, issued by President Trump, requires the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security, along with other relevant agencies, to take decisive actions to “implement … Continue reading Connecticut Attorney General William Tong Opposes Changes To Passport Application Harming Transgender Individuals