Boston Parks And Recreation: Top 10 Boston Parks Moments Of 2021

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State Library Of Massachusetts: News Happy New Year From The State Library!

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The Top 10 Most Read Stories On Massachusetts Patch In 2021

While some were obvious — vaccines, I-95 standoff — there were surprises in the list of stories that resonated with Patch readers in 2021.

New Year Wishes From The Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society: Dear Santa: “I Am Impatient For It”

On 22 December 1874, two sisters wrote to Santa Claus from Columbus, Georgia. Lucy and Judy Caldwell attended the Claflin school, which ...

Happy Holidays From The State Library Of Massachusetts!

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Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood: Red Cross

Red Cross blood donors will be entered for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl.

Come out Tonight for "Nubian Lights"

Nubian Square Lights Up for Christmas, Kwanzaa

MA Coronavirus Spike: Bruins Season Halted; Harvard Goes Remote

Harvard students are told not to return from Christmas break and Bruins games are postponed until at least Dec. 26 amid the latest surge.

Massachusetts Historical Society: The Story Of Mary J. Newhall Breed, Part II

Mary hadn’t actually known her grandfather for the first two decades of her life.

Massachusetts Historical Society: The Trees That Marked America

When English and European colonists arrived in what is now New England, they were overwhelmed by what they perceived as tractless wilder ...

Massachusetts Historical Society: How Were Shoes Made Before The Industrial Revolution?

This is part two of a two-part series discussing the history of shoes and fashion. Read part one: Wedding Dresses & Shoes Before & After ...

Massachusetts Historical Society: Wedding Dresses & Shoes Before & After They Were White

These wedding shoes were made for Rebecca Tailer, a woman from a well-connected family in Boston, who married Mather Byles on 11 June 17 ...

State Library Of Massachusetts: News Did You Miss Any Of Our Author Talks?

No problem! Find out how you can catch up in our new Blog Post this week!

Boston Parks And Recreation: Mayor Wu To Join Boston Common Tree Lighting Celebration

Grammy Award winner Darlene Love will headline the holiday celebration.

Blood Donors Needed In Boston Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up nearby.

State Library Of Massachusetts: News What Are The Hunnewell And Gay Collections At The State Library?

Our New Blog Post this Week!

Massachusetts Historical Society: Making Gingerbread, The 1796 Way

Happy December! As I write this, Thanksgiving has passed, we are part of the way through Hanukkah, and with Christmas and New Year right ...

Baker: MA Vaccination Effort Needs Local Help | Patch PM

Also: Vaccine mandate for students? | Ex-mayor wants to be governor | Deer tested for COVID | Threat targets school | Pops are back | More

Stone House Unveils New "You Are Loved" Mural

Artwork On Display In Community Room Of New Stone House Building

Boston Pops Returns For Holiday Live Performance Since 2019

Holiday Pops begins at Symphony Hall Thursday night and marks the orchestra's first holiday live performance in two years due to COVID-19.

State Library Of Massachusetts: News A Pictorial Map Of The New England States, U.S.A

December's Collection Spotlight!

State Library Of Massachusetts: News December Friends Of The Library NEWSBrief

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Principal Blasted After Rittenhouse Remarks: Patch PM

Also: Murder suspect out on bail | Student walkout | 'Chaos' for egg market | Shots fired at casino | Horses on highway | Plane fire | More

Boston Parks And Recreation: Renovations Completed At Mary Hannon Playground

November 22 marked the completion of Phase II renovations by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to Mary Hannon Playground at 621 ...

Boston Parks And Recreation: Cathy Baker-Eclipse Named Parks Department's Director Of The Capital Plan

Congratulations to Cathy Baker-Eclipse on the November 1 announcement that she has been named to head the Boston Parks and Recreation De ...

Boston Parks And Recreation: Urban Wilds Program Applies For CPA Grant For Sherrin Woods

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department's Urban Wilds Program applied for a Community Preservation Act (CPA) grant in October to cont ...

Boston's Famed Frog Pond Ice Skating Venue Delays Season Opening

With the regular skating rink in need of maintenance, a temporary rink will be installed but will not open for the season until next week.

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Baker Discussing Decision To Not Run | Patch PM

Also: COVID cases spiking after holiday | Fire at firetruck business | UMass hiking fees, tuition | Mayflower II getting repairs | More

Jury Finds Dominatrix Guilty In 2018 Murder: Patch PM

Also: $1M get well card | Man killed in shootout ID'ed | Mask-wearing T passenger threatened | 3rd Attleboro drive-by shooting |More

Boston Parks And Recreation: Mayor Michelle Wu To Join Boston Common Tree Lighting Celebration

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Prosecutor: Rape Suspect Hit Woman 14 Times With Rock | Patch PM

Also: Arson investigation | Man pulls gun on bar staff | Police find bomb-making supplies | Airports see busiest day of pandemic | More

Massachusetts Historical Society: Being Thankful

Now, the name Thankful is nothing new to archivists and historians in New England.

Not Yet Old Enough To Vote, Young Canvassers Target Communities With Low Turnout

Julia Chow stepped out of the harsh wind and into the alcove of a small Chinatown apartment building.

Thanksgiving Travel: Best, Worst Times To Hit The Road | Patch PM

Also: Bomb squad in Mansfield | Suspicious fires on Cape | No elevated cancer risk at plant | Car crashes into restaurant | More

Massachusetts Historical Society: Penmanship. . . And The Revolution?

You never know what you're going to find in the archives! While digging into a collection of papers belonging to Edmund Munroe, a 19th c ...

Boston City Council Recognizes Transgender Day Of Remembrance

Transgender students are significantly more likely to experience bullying or harassment at school due to their gender identity.

U.S. Rep, High-Ranking Democrat, Selling MA Home: Patch PM

Also: Afghan refugees try to flee to MA | More Rittenhouse reaction in MA | Convicted killer gets life | Holiday travel guide | More

Blood Donations Needed In Boston Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held near you.

MA Politicians: Justice Failed In Rittenhouse Verdict | Patch PM

Also: Not guilty plea in boat crash death | Amazon Fresh opening first MA location | 2nd swastika found in school | Standoff ends | More