![A blue firework tinged with gold glows overhead, flanked by two other fireworks whose streamers are burning out. Many fireworks were equipped with several stages that burned on different timeframes or with different hues.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FourthOfJulyFireworks_7_4_2024_JackAldrich_09-1200x800.jpg)
Spectators from across Boston crowded along both sides of the Charles River at 10:30 p.m. July 4 to watch the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular....
![The crowd erupts as Celtics forward guard Jayson Tatum rounds the block with the Larry OBrien Championship Trophy. Visibly a crowd favorite, thousands wore jerseys and shirts with Tatum’s name and number.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CelticsChampionshipParade_6_21_24_AidenStein_10-1200x800.jpeg)
The Celtics brought home gold, so Boston fans covered the city in green. After three consecutive wins in the NBA Finals, the Celtics fell...
![A boating team paddles through the Charles River. Many teams chanted to keep up team spirit and energy.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/HongKongDragonBoatFestival_6-9-24_JessicaXing_10-1200x800.jpg)
Spectators and families gathered at the John W. Weeks Footbridge June 9 to watch competitors effortlessly propel bright, decorative dragon boats...
![Children play badminton together in the middle of Broadway Street without the worry of traffic. Sanctioned pedestrian zones improved the Carnaval’s road safety, mobility options and economic opportunities.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SomervilleCarnaval_6_2_24_CurtisDeSmith_3-1200x800.jpg)
The East Somerville neighborhood opened its streets to pedestrians June 2 for the 14th annual SomerStreets Carnaval. Kicked off by a parade,...
![Asha Janay poses for a headshot at Nubian Market in Roxbury. Nubian Market hosted office hours April 19 for the public to communicate their issues to Janay.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AshaJanay_4-19-24_MargotMurphy-3-808x1200.jpg)
In September 2023, Asha Janay took on the role of Roxbury liaison in the Department of Neighborhood Services. In the brief time Janay has been...
![A sign welcoming visitors to Mission Hill. Margaret “Maggie” Van Scoy was chosen to be a liaison for the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services in July 2022 for the neighborhoods of Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Mission Hill and Fenway-Kenmore.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/photo-for-police-misconduct-article-1200x900.jpeg)
![Phi Long Phan (left) and Linh Phan (right) stand in front of The Green Haus. The cafe fully opened in February.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GreenHausCafe_3_24_24_AliCaudle_4-1-1200x800.jpeg)
![One of many residential spaces available for rent in the 02115 zip code. The area was recently ranked as having the nations most expensive residential real estate per square foot.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BackBayHousing_3-3-24_JessicaXing_1-1200x798.jpg)
![Families at the Arboretum dance to Afrobeat music. The Arboretum hosted an Afro-fusion dance lesson taught by BalletRox.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LilacSunday_5-10-24_JacobSalamanca_5-1200x900.jpg)
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University hosted Lilac Sunday May 12 to celebrate the annual blooming of its lilacs. The celebration started...
![The exterior of the Massachusetts State House. Bill H.4241 was introduced during this years state legislative session.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MassachusettsStateHourse_5-12-24_JessicaXing_1-1200x798.jpg)
Massachusetts is currently one of two states without any protections for survivors of image-based sexual assault, otherwise known as revenge...
![Honorees and other attendees of the EXTRAordinary Women’s Reception pose for a photo. MOWA hosted the event, during which 41 honorees were recognized in the categories of economic equity, health, safety and representation.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2EXTRAordinaryWomen_Algazy_3_22_24-1200x900.jpg)
![Healey greets attendees on the House floor. Healey shared stories about Boston residents who would be helped by accomplishments like the MassReconnect program and the proposed Affordable Homes Act.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0043-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Mayor Michelle Wu speaks to members of the press. Wu delivered her second annual State of the City address Jan. 9 at MGM Music Hall.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_7002-1200x901.jpg)
![Students from the Baker School perform a traditional Korean fan dance known as Buchaechum. The dancers wore brightly colored hanboks.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BrooklineAANHPICelebration_5_16_24_EmilyBoyle_3-1200x800.jpeg)
Community members gathered May 18 for Brookline's Second Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Day Celebration. The event, organized...
![Dominique Dixon poses for a photo with her handmade polymer clay earrings. Dixon founded Mahogani Shop in 2017 using her design background and inspiration from African culture. “I started [Mahogani] in a place where I was trying to rediscover myself as an artist, as a Black woman, Dixon said. So a lot of my influence comes from my culture, architecture, art.”](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SeaportBlackOwnedBos.Market_5_19_24_ZoeMacDiarmid_6-1200x800.jpg)
As shoppers perused pop-ups at the Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market, passersby could see Tony Johnson and Greg Bailey laughing and effortlessly...
![Professional kitefliers lift giant squid kites into the sky. Bostonians gathered to marvel over the kiting display.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RevereBeachKiteFestival_5_19_24_CurtisDeSmith_1-1200x800.jpg)
The Revere Beach community welcomed spectators May 19 as hundreds of decorative kites took to the air to celebrate the return of the beach season...
![Bikers walk and bike toward the check-in table at the Bike to Work Day Festival. Over 50 groups of about 40 bikers each biked from different municipalities in and around Boston to the festival.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BikeToWorkDay_5-17-24_JessicaXing_39-1200x798.jpg)
Whether it’s because of the free bananas, fresh scenery or camaraderie between old friends, Boston's National Bike to Work Day Festival brought...
![Members of the Disco Infernals and the Nutcrackers link shoulders for a joint-team photo after their game. The final score ended at 182-146, but from their faces, there was no way to guess who won from who didn’t.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/StarWarsRollerDerby_5_4_24_AidenStein_4-1200x800.jpg)
Not so long ago, in a roller rink not so far away, Star Wars fans and members of the Boston Roller Derby joined forces for spirited competition....
![The Duckling Day mascot and Friends of the Public Garden hosts lead parade participants through Boston Common while holding a Duckling Day banner. Spectators smiled and took photographs, commenting on the adorable duckling costumes.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DucklingDay_5-12-24_JessicaXing_11-1200x798.jpg)
Thousands of mothers and children dressed as ducks gathered on Boston Common May 12 for Duckling Day, an annual tradition hosted by Friends of...
![Attendees cheer on friends as they compete in simulated races. The simulator steering wheels had a brake and throttle button for those who were unable to access the pedals.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/F1_Arcade_Lauch_4_18_24_TanishaGaikwad9-1200x800.jpeg)
The F1 Arcade in Seaport hosted a VIP launch party April 18 to celebrate its April 22 grand opening. Inspired by Formula 1, or F1, attendees...
![Participants of the Death Cafe have an open discussion about death. Topics covered included funerals, near-death experiences and aging.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DeathCafe_4_3_24_JessicaXing_10-1200x798.jpg)
On a recent evening, in a small room in the back of a Somerville community center with the inviting aroma of tea and cake wafting in from the...
![Sean O’Reilly smiles and outstretches his arms while running the marathon. O’Reilly had a finish time of 2:28:21.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3_BostonMarathon_4-15-24_ElizabethScholl-41-1200x800.jpg)
This Marathon Monday, Boston welcomed thousands of participants and spectators for the 128th Boston Marathon. Participants battled the heat and...
![Johnboy Smith races past cheering spectators. Athletes with disabilities competed in the
para athletics divisions during the Boston Marathon.](https://huntnewsnu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BostonMarathonInclusivity_4-15-24_ElizabethScholl-7-1200x800.jpg)
Every year on Patriot’s Day, athletes from around the globe flock to Boston to compete in the storied Boston Marathon, one of the world’s...