New tap-to-pay system to be introduced on T
Beginning Aug. 1, subway and bus riders can ditch their Charlie Cards and paper tickets, if they choose, for a new contactless payment method, the agency announced July 9.

Former WILD-AM director Elroy Smith to host reunion for some of Boston’s best radio personalities
“Candy Girl,” an upbeat ditty by boy band New Edition, was a hit in the ’80s and ’90s. Reminiscent of the Jackson 5 with their boyish charm and sweet vocals, New Edition’s members were young boys from Boston, brought together by Roxbury native Bobby Brown.

State funding sought for life sciences training in Roxbury
The partial funding for a $200 million development on the Blair parking lot was in the Massachusetts House version of the bill approved last month. The amendment was sponsored by Representatives John Moran of the South End and Chynah Tyler of Roxbury, who each represent sections of the square.

New multilingual signage aims to increase inclusive access at state beaches
“As summers get hotter, it is critical for all of our residents and all of our families across the Commonwealth to have access and feel welcome at our waterfronts,” said Brian Arrigo, commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

City of Boston announces health equity agenda to improve life expectancy
Mayor Michelle Wu joins Dr. Ann Huang, president of Atrius Health Equity Foundation, Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, executive director of the Boston Public Health Commission, Dr. Michael Curry, and Vivien Morris to announce the Atrius Foundation Healthy Longevity Grant at the Vine Street Community Center.

Summer EATS program aims to fight summer food insecurity
On Friday, July 12, the Mildred Avenue K-8 school in Mattapan hosted a launch event for the Boston Public Schools’ annual Summer EATS program, which helps to dismantle food insecurity across the city.

Life sciences, a gateway to the future
Life sciences, a gateway to the future.

Support funding for life sciences center in Nubian Square
The state hosts literally hundreds of life science companies. These companies provide well-paying careers. As has been reported in many news publications, these companies have a huge need for employees at all levels with expertise in the life sciences.

Let Kamala lead
I sincerely believe Joe Biden is a decent, caring human being who has been an outstanding president. However, I am also convinced that it is time to express our gratitude to Biden for his exemplary service and respectfully ask him to step aside.

Get on board!
Our community is flush with a host of non-profit organizations. Most provide vital services to the greater community they serve. Every one of those organizations has a board of directors which is responsible for hiring and guiding the leadership, establishing policies and approving budgets.

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The Boston Ujima Project is a Black-led, artist-led organization that works to build a cooperative business environment. This fellowship honors and supports restaurateurs within the Ujima network who are dedicated to innovative hospitality practices..

Roxbury affordable housing development goes fully electric — even when the power goes out
These boxes — each about as large an industrial-sized refrigerator — mark a first for the city and state and make the Kenzi at Bartlett Station, a 50-unit development for older adults, the first building taller than four stories in the city that is all-electric — even when the power goes out.

Education formula’s autopilot steering money to wealthy
Adequate education opportunity, according to state statute, is formulaic. It’s been so since 1993, when the Education Reform Act was passed within a week of the Supreme Judicial Court’s McDuffy ruling.

West End Museum hosts Adam Nimoy, son of pioneering multicultural ‘Star Trek’ star
It was the younger Nimoy’s second visit in a decade to the museum, which opened in 2004 and has just undergone a major restoration following a January 2022 flood, caused by a burst pipe on the fourth floor of the West End Place mixed-income complex above.

Anti-DEI laws could further exacerbate the already critical Black physician shortage
By now, it’s clear: A shortage of Black doctors is shortening the lives of Black people. Stemming from Jim Crow-era oppression, politicians and activists have tried to address the shortage with plans ranging from more aid to STEM programs in Black schools to tuition-free medical schools.

Breaking new ground: Break dancing debuts as sport at 2024 Paris Olympics
Break dancing, also known as breaking, is set to make its debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking a significant milestone for the sport and the Olympic movement.

Argentina records 16th Copa title, Spain beats England 2-1 for 4th Euro Championship
Spain got a goal from substitute Mikel Oyarzabel in the 86th minute to defeat England 2-1 and win the Euro 2024 championship. Argentina, with their heart-pounding 1-0 triumph in extra time over Colombia in the 2024 Copa America Final, stepped into the realm of “historical.

New business surge continues despite high interest rates
Overall, the rate of new business applications as measured by the Census Bureau has settled into a 12-month average of 455,000 per month, according to an analysis by NerdWallet. That’s far higher than the 293,000 new business applications on average the Census Bureau recorded in 2019 — about 48% higher.

Eastern Bank and Cambridge Trust join Forces
Founded in 1818, Boston-based Eastern Bank is Greater Boston’s leading local bank and the largest bank-owned independent investment advisor in Massachusetts.

Dudley Jazz Festival
“There’s a need for jazz to be exposed to the general public, and the best way for the general public to be exposed to jazz is to offer an event that’s free,” said Woodard, a guitarist, educator, musician and leader of the Fred Woodard Collective jazz ensemble.

‘Dear Summer mixtape vol. 2’ features 17 local artists
Summer in Boston sounds like the splash of water in the Boston Common Frog Pond, the roar of Red Sox fans belting out “Sweet Caroline” and the rush of bike pedals pumping through Franklin Park. On the city of Boston’s “Dear Summer Mixtape Vol. 2,” the season also sounds like the nimble rhythms of jazz, the beats of R&B and the catchy melodies of pop.

Newport Jazz Festival hits its stride at 70
Top acts include André 3000, Kamasi Washington, Elvis Costello, Samara Joy, Artemis, Stanley Clarke, Kenny Barron, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ravi Coltrane and the super-group Dinner Party. The festival’s musical director is once again bassist and composer Christian McBride.

Denée Benton at Rosecliff, Newport, R.I.
Actor Denée Benton, a star of Julian Fellowes’ “The Gilded Age” on HBO, and Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar, co-executive producer and historical consultant for the series, regaled an audience at Rosecliff on July 9 with stories and insights into the creation of Benton’s character on the show, Peggy Scott.

Floor Lords Fashion
Floor Lords member Bboy Airflare wears a custom denim jacket commemorating his crew..

Hot Dog Nights
Hot Dog Nights at Mildred C. Hailey Apartments are back this summer, every Thursday, thanks to the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation..

Floor Lords 43rd Anniversary
On July 14, the Floor Lords celebrated their 43rd Anniversary with a breaking competition at Big Night Live. The Floor Lords use the positive aspect of hiphop dance to reach and empower youth in Boston and worldwide. (From left):.