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New Boston SPHERE coalition aims to combat health disparities, uniting more than 30 local institutions
The Boston Public Health Commission announced a new coalition for Strengthening Public Health-Academic Partnerships in Education, Research and Equity, consisting of more than 30 institutions across the area. The coalition, known as Boston SPHERE, was formed in an effort to…
LETTER: Help your neighbors this Thanksgiving season
To the editor: The Marblehead Food Pantry is preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday season. Serving our community since 1991, we are seeking sponsors to help defray costs. The pantry provides […] The post LETTER: Help your neighbors this Thanksgiving season first appeared on…
‘Caring Force’ rally keys on pay imbalance for direct care workers
The first-ever Metro Boston rally of human services workers hosted by Work, Inc. of Dorchester last Friday highlighted the increasing difficulties for direct service providers to take care of the most vulnerable in our society and still make ends meet.
Dot native funds people-connecting in his home town
A Dorchester native and Boston Latin School graduate who went on to build a highly-successful financial services company is bringing a new philanthropic endeavor – Elevate Cities – to his hometown, with a focus on building community by funding events like block parties.
Tile by tile, Marblehead teacher builds a mahjong community
Marblehead’s Jodi Kerble first learned the game of mahjong with her friends on the pool deck of the Jewish Community Center over 20 years ago. Now, as the game has […] The post Tile by tile, Marblehead teacher builds a mahjong community first appeared on Marblehead Current .
Chinatown's Caroline Chang Puts Her Stamp on History
The late Chinatown activist Caroline Chang put an official stamp on Boston’s history on Sept. 10. That day, nearly a hundred people – a mix of longtime Chinatown activists, politicians and other officials – gathered at the Fort Point Post Office at 25 Dorchester Ave. on Sept. 10…
Cambridge Day
Published September 29Student crochet club donates handmade roses to Cambridge Health Alliance
The club members have put their handicraft skills and creativity to good use, donating pieces to a handful other organizations
Watertown Boys & Girls Club Introduces Club Kid Academy for ages 6 Months to 4 Years Old
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club will offer a new program for children ages 6 months to 4+ years called Club Kid Academy. See more details from the WBGC, below. NEW for 2026! Introducing our new “CLUB KID ACADEMY.” Child & Caregiver enrichment programs for ages 6 months – 4+ yrs…
Girl Scouts hope Play Club keeps growing
A group of Marblehead Girl Scouts spent the spring encouraging Brown School students to put down their screens, head outside and simply play. Now that they are freshmen at the […] The post Girl Scouts hope Play Club keeps growing first appeared on Marblehead Current .
OP-ED: Watertown Group Organized Stand Up to Starbucks Campaign, Advocating for Re-Use & Refill and Skip the Stuff
The following piece was provided by Eileen Ryan, a Watertown resident and member of Beyond Plastics Greater Boston: On Thursday, Sept. 24th, 18 members and friends of Beyond Plastics Greater Boston and one pug, participated in a standout in front of the Starbucks at 75 Mt. Auburn…
City of Salem to hold flag raising ceremony in honor of Italian Heritage Month
Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invite you to join in the Italian Heritage Month Flag Raising Ceremony this coming Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00am, at Riley Plaza (1 Margin Street, Salem).
Cambridge Day
Published September 26Hult student helps organize earthquake relief for her family’s hometown
Natalie Ramirez has helped send nearly a ton of supplies to Balboa, Colombia, where an Aug. 10 temblor damaged more than 600 homes