<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Massachusetts - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Massachusetts with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Your signature dish]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have access to a common roof deck. Summer means we have more opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors. We learned that it can be easy to respond to serendipitous offers of fun if you have something in your pantry or can have something delivered to add to the sharing table. Your option can be a specific food or a food category.Sailing and SharingFor many years we served as part of the racing crew on a 36-foot catamaran. The owner and captain allowed his crew to invite their friends t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/your-signature-dish/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/your-signature-dish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu appoints Felicia Jacques to bpda Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Michelle Wu announced the nomination of Felicia Jacques to the BPDA Board. Jacques currently serves as the Principal Developer and Manager for Maloney Development. The new appointment, which would fill a vacant seat on the Board most recently held by Dr. Ted Landsmark, will need to be approved by the City Council. Once confirmed, all BPDA Board member seats will be filled and current. Jacques would be the first Black woman to serve on the BPDA Board. This appointment is part of Mayor Wu&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/wu-appoints-felicia-jacques-to-bpda-board/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/wu-appoints-felicia-jacques-to-bpda-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu announces launch of summer meal sites across the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Michelle Wu announced that all children and teens can receive free nutritious breakfast and lunch this summer through the Boston Summer Eats program. Meals are currently available to all youth 18 and under at over 60 locations across the city, such as community centers and schools. Site locations, hours, and program details can be found at boston.gov/summer-eats. For statewide Summer Eats locations, residents can call Project Bread&rsquo;s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333.No identifica]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/wu-announces-launch-of-summer-meal-sites-across-the-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/wu-announces-launch-of-summer-meal-sites-across-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu announces final fifa World Cup watch parties at City Hall Plaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Michelle Wu announced details for the City of Boston&rsquo;s final slate of free, family-friendly FIFA World Cup&nbsp;watch parties, including the Semi Final matches, the Third Place Match,&nbsp;and the FIFA World Cup&nbsp;Final. These watch parties will bring residents, families and visitors together at City Hall to experience the final matches of the tournament and to celebrate Boston&rsquo;s summer as a host city.&ldquo;This summer, Boston has become America&rsquo;s best ambassador as a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/wu-announces-final-fifa-world-cup-watch-parties-at-city-hall-plaza/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/wu-announces-final-fifa-world-cup-watch-parties-at-city-hall-plaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Nile Virus detected in mosquito test sample in Jamaica Plain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced that a mosquito test sample obtained from Jamaica Plain tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus is carried by mosquitoes and can be spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.<br />
This is the first sample to test positive for the virus in Boston this summer. BPHC partners with the Suffolk County Mosquito Control Project to protect Boston residents from mosquito-borne disease transmission. They collect mosquito samples f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/west-nile-virus-detected-in-mosquito-test-sample-in-jamaica-plain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/west-nile-virus-detected-in-mosquito-test-sample-in-jamaica-plain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Line will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street July 21 – 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MBTA is reminding riders that Red Line service will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street for 10 consecutive days, July 21 &ndash; 30.During this service suspension, the MBTA will accomplish critical and necessary track work, including the replacement of 18 primary floating slabs and six secondary floating slabs, rail replacement throughout the entire shutdown area, full-depth track replacement at Central (which replaces and upgrades all track, ties, and rail-related infrastructure in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/red-line-will-be-suspended-between-alewife-and-park-street-july-21-30/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/red-line-will-be-suspended-between-alewife-and-park-street-july-21-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New England Aquarium releases 10 rehabilitated sea turtles off Cape Cod]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten sea turtles were released Wednesday evening into the waters off Cape Cod, Mass., in the New England Aquarium&rsquo;s second local beach release of the season. The group included six Kemp&rsquo;s ridleys, two loggerheads, and two green sea turtles, all equipped with a combination of satellite and acoustic tags for researchers to collect data on the animals&rsquo; movements.<br />
For the past seven months, staff at the Aquarium&rsquo;s Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy, Mass., treated the hypothermic t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/new-england-aquarium-releases-10-rehabilitated-sea-turtles-off-cape-cod/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/new-england-aquarium-releases-10-rehabilitated-sea-turtles-off-cape-cod/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healey celebrates new MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joined Interim Transportation Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, legislators and transportation partners to celebrate the new MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry, an affordable weekday ferry service connecting North Station, Aquarium, Seaport and Logan Airport. The new F10 route, which began service on June 29, expands transportation options across Boston Harbor, strengthens connections across the MBTA system and gives commuters, residen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/healey-celebrates-new-mbta-harbor-loop-ferry-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/healey-celebrates-new-mbta-harbor-loop-ferry-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program celebrates 14 graduates]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, June 28, the Office of Small Business celebrated the 14 graduates of the BizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program. This is the inaugural year of BizUnlocked Boston, which is executed by Tessi Consulting.BizUnlocked Boston is a business access program that connects small business owners to the resources, expertise, and relationships they need to build lasting businesses that create jobs, stability, and sustainability in our communities. Designed for early-stage entrepreneurs, the p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/bizunlocked-boston-business-access-program-celebrates-14-graduates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/bizunlocked-boston-business-access-program-celebrates-14-graduates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[53rd Festival Betances in Boston’s South End]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, July 18, Festival Betances, New England&rsquo;s longest-running Latino cultural festival, returns for its 53rd year, at Plaza Betances, 100 West Dedham Street, Boston, bringing thousands of residents, families, artists, and visitors together for a free, full-day celebration of Puerto Rican culture, music, food, art, and community.Hosted by Inquilinos Boricuas en Acci&oacute;n (IBA), this year&rsquo;s theme, &ldquo;Boricua Legacy: Shaping America&rsquo;s Story,&rdquo; honors the cont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/53rd-festival-betances-in-bostons-south-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/53rd-festival-betances-in-bostons-south-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Ambrosino will retire as administrator of state courts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Ambrosino, one of the most influential municipal leaders in the history of two communities, Revere and Chelsea, has announced that he will be retiring as the court administrator of the Massachusetts Trial Court.&#8233;<br />
Ambrosino said he notified court personnel that he will be retiring in the fall. &ldquo;I haven&rsquo;t yet submitted my paperwork to the state, but it&rsquo;s sitting on my desk ready to be hand-delivered. I&rsquo;ll probably retire sometime in September.&rdquo;&#8233;<br />
From h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/tom-ambrosino-will-retire-as-administrator-of-state-courts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/tom-ambrosino-will-retire-as-administrator-of-state-courts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Arts and Crafts  and STEM Workshops arrive in Boston Parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of free Arts &amp; Crafts Workshops and the introduction of STEM &amp; Youth Preparedness Workshops for children through the ParkARTS program. Kids ages three to ten can enjoy a wide variety of activities led by local artists and instructors, including special programming right here in Beacon Hill. &#8233;<br />
Local Beacon Hill Events:&#8233;<br />
&bull; Rosalita&rsquo;s Puppets Marionette Performance: Thursday, July 30 at 11 a.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/free-arts-and-crafts-and-stem-workshops-arrive-in-boston-parks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/free-arts-and-crafts-and-stem-workshops-arrive-in-boston-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[XV Beacon named No. 1 City Hotel in Boston ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The XV Beacon hotel has been named the No. 1 City Hotel in Boston and No. 1 City Hotel in the United States in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World&rsquo;s Best Awards, as voted entirely by readers.&#8233;<br />
XV Beacon, which opened in 1999, is located within a meticulously restored 1903 Beaux-Arts landmark building in the heart of Beacon Hill. Its 61 rooms &ldquo;offer the warmth and comfort of a private residence paired with the attentive service of a world-class hotel,&rdquo; according to a press rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/xv-beacon-named-no-1-city-hotel-in-boston/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/xv-beacon-named-no-1-city-hotel-in-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sail Boston 2026 launches interactive fleet tracker to follow ships in real time ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sail Boston 2026 is proud to announce the launch of its official interactive Fleet Tracker, powered by Aqua Map technology. Designed to enhance the viewing experience&nbsp;for maritime enthusiasts, locals, and visitors, this new tool provides an unparalleled&nbsp;and&nbsp;close-up&nbsp;look at this summer&rsquo;s&nbsp;historic&nbsp;maritime&nbsp;celebration.&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8233;<br />
Users&nbsp;can reference the&nbsp;Fleet Tracker&nbsp;to&nbsp;follow&nbsp;the Tall Ships as they make their way into Bost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/sail-boston-2026launchesinteractive-fleet-tracker-to-follow-ships-in-real-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/sail-boston-2026launchesinteractive-fleet-tracker-to-follow-ships-in-real-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Healey Proclaims July 5-11 as ‘Hurricane Preparedness Week’  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[To encourage residents to prepare for tropical storms and hurricanes, Governor Maura Healey has proclaimed July 5 to July 11, 2026, as &ldquo;Hurricane Preparedness Week&rdquo; in Massachusetts. &#8233;<br />
During the week-long initiative, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will share informational resources to help individuals, families, businesses and municipalities protect life and property before, during and after a tropical storm or hurricane. &#8233;<br />
&ldquo;Preparing before a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/governor-healey-proclaims-july-5-11-as-hurricane-preparedness-week-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/governor-healey-proclaims-july-5-11-as-hurricane-preparedness-week-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First aid tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[We recently welcomed new neighbors and their dog to our floor and let them know we had an animal first-aid kit ready if &#8203;&#8203;they ever needed it. Since our Poppy is our third Westie, we&rsquo;ve fostered other Westies, and we live in a pet-friendly building, our kit has been used quite often over the years. What&rsquo;s more, it doubles as a bit of puppy luggage whenever we travel.&#8233;First Aid Kits&#8233;Whole Dog Journal recently published a great article on the best first-aid kits]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/first-aid-tips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/first-aid-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan expo Boston 2026 returns with legendary comic creators ]]></title><description><![CDATA[FAN EXPO Boston, the three-day pop culture extravaganza, is set towelcome 60+ of the world&rsquo;s top comic creators alongside an all-star lineup of celebrity guests, animation and gaming voice actors, cosplayers, and more at the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (MCEC), August 7&ndash;9. As Boston&rsquo;s biggest pop culture event, FAN EXPO brings together fans of comics, manga, anime, TV shows, movies, gaming, and more to celebrate with friends, family, and, of course, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/fan-expo-boston-2026-returns-with-legendary-comic-creators/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/fan-expo-boston-2026-returns-with-legendary-comic-creators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City selects first of three options for new South End Branch Library ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Boston has selected the first of three options for the eagerly awaited $32 million redevelopment of the South End Branch Library, with an approach that prioritizes making the least impact on the adjacent park.&#8233;<br />
&ldquo;The project schedule remains on track, with the prequalification stage of contractor selection underway,&rdquo; Mohammed Missouri, executive director of the city&rsquo;s Office of Neighborhood Services, wrote in part in a July 2 email to South End community member]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/city-selects-first-of-three-options-for-new-south-end-branch-library/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/city-selects-first-of-three-options-for-new-south-end-branch-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[13th annual Boston JerkFest  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the FIFA World Cup in full swing and Sail Boston drawing thousands of visitors to the city, the 13th Annual Boston JerkFest turns up the Caribbean heat July 10&ndash;12 with its biggest festival yet. Expanding to three days and a larger footprint at Ohiri Soccer Field at the Harvard Athletic Complex (95 North Harvard Street, Boston), this year&rsquo;s &ldquo;Feme Tropikal&rdquo; theme celebrates the powerful influence of women in Caribbean music, food, culture, and sports.&#8233;<br />
The expand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/13th-annual-boston-jerkfest-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/13th-annual-boston-jerkfest-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beacon Hill Cleaners To Reopen This Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[D. Murphy Photo<br />
After a lengthy closure due to structural issues stemming from construction<br />
work next door, Beacon Hill Cleaners is expected to reopen this<br />
month, according to the business owner.<br />
The drycleaners, which has been owned and operated continuously by<br />
the Tran family since 1991, was among the 30 recipients honored by<br />
the city as longstanding &lsquo;Legacy Businesses&rsquo; at the inaugural Legacy<br />
Business Ceremony and Reception three years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/beacon-hill-cleaners-to-reopen-this-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/beacon-hill-cleaners-to-reopen-this-month/</guid></item></channel></rss>